PHILOSOPHICAL

philosophical, philosophic

(adjective) characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; “philosophical resignation”; “a philosophic attitude toward life”

philosophic, philosophical

(adjective) of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; “philosophical writing”; “a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

philosophical (comparative more philosophical, superlative most philosophical)

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful.

Detached, calm, stoic.

Synonyms

• philosophic

Antonyms

• nonphilosophical

Source: Wiktionary

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Phil`o*soph"ic, Phil`o*soph"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. philosophicus: cf. F. philosophique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.

– Phil`o*soph"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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