philosophie

Definitions of philosophie
  1. noun
    the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
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    types:
    morale, éthique
    the philosophical study of moral values and rules
    esthétique
    (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
    droit, science du droit
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
    type of:
    lettres
    studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
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