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philosophical

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phil·o·soph·i·cal  (fl-sf-kl) also phil·o·soph·ic (-k)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a system of philosophy.
2. Characteristic of a philosopher, as in equanimity, enlightenment, and wisdom.
philo·sophi·cal·ly adv.
philosophical or philosophic
Adjective
1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
2. calm and stoical in the face of difficulties or disappointments
philosophically adv
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Adj.1.philosophical - of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"
philosophic
2.philosophical - characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"
philosophic
unemotional - unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
philosophical or philosophic
adjective 1. theoretical, abstract, learned, wise, rational, logical, thoughtful, erudite, sagacious << OPPOSITE practical
adjective 2. stoical, calm, composed, patient, cool, collected, resigned, serene, tranquil, sedate, impassive, unruffled, imperturbable << OPPOSITE emotional
Translations
Spanish philosophical [fɪləˈsɔfɪkl] adj → filosófico
French philosophical [fɪləˈsɔfɪkl] adj → philosophique
German philosophical [fɪləˈsɔfɪkl] philosopher adj → philosophisch (fig) (= calm, resigned); gelassen
Italian philosophical [fɪləˈsɔfɪkl] adj → filosofico/a
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(Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Brazen Crown, Perpetual Arch-Master of the Rosicrucian Masons of Mesopotamia; Attached (in Honorary Capacities) to Societies Musical, Societies Medical, Societies Philosophical, and Societies General Benevolent, throughout Europe; etc.
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It will be necessary to enlarge a little more upon the nature of each of these states, which is not without some difficulty, for he who would enter into a philosophical inquiry into the principles of them, and not content himself with a superficial view of their outward conduct, must pass over and omit nothing, but explain the true spirit of each of them.
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