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also philosophic
as in analytical
being, given to, or marked by deep thinking especially about fundamental questions of the world
A philosophical person by nature, she spent many hours in deep thought about the great mysteries of life.
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Recent Examples of philosophical
When the one world worldview restricts their vision, their intellectual growth, their philosophical tool kit, their potential.
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Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Clarifying yogic studies as philosophical study helps bring spaciousness to a constrictive understanding of yoga.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
Conservation Dilemma This case presents a philosophical paradox in terms of penguin conservation, the paper concludes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
His thesis centers on philosophical idealism, proposing that Consciousness is a fundamental quantum phenomenon.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Clarifying yogic studies as philosophical study helps bring spaciousness to a constrictive understanding of yoga.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
Conservation Dilemma This case presents a philosophical paradox in terms of penguin conservation, the paper concludes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
His thesis centers on philosophical idealism, proposing that Consciousness is a fundamental quantum phenomenon.
—Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophical
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Final Advice While advanced analytic techniques are uncommon in CX practices today, CX programs and leaders should challenge themselves and find a path to facilitate, collaborate, or expand the CX mandate to pursue a more quantitative approach that will prepare them for the future of CX.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Silver outlined that the term applies to individuals who are good at abstract, analytic reasoning, but lack other forms of intelligence like empathy, judgment and self-awareness.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The layout feels logical, a flow that suits family living, as well as guests who love to roam and explore.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Las Vegas had the worst rushing offense in the league last year, and with Geno Smith now tied down at quarterback, a running back would be a logical pick for new coach Pete Carroll.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophical. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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