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
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
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