How to Use "Philosophy" with Example Sentences

philosophy (n): a way of thinking; the study of the meaning of life

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Used with verbs:

"I share your philosophy."
(share, follow, agree with, like)

"His philosophy is based on Buddhism."
(be + based on, be + adopted from)

"He has developed his own philosophy on life."
(has developed)

Used with adjectives:

"I am studying Greek philosophy."
(Greek, Eastern, Western, ancient, contemporary, modern)

"Our guiding philosophy is to do no harm."
(guiding, underlying, core, basic)

"My personal philosophy is to be honest at all times."
(personal, simple)

"They have differing philosophies."
(differing, competing)

"They cannot agree on a design philosophy."
(design, economic, educational, political, religious)

Used with prepositions:

"The philosophy behind our business is caring for our community."
(behind, of)