philosophizing

phi·los·o·phize  (f-ls-fz)

v. phi·los·o·phized, phi·los·o·phiz·ing, phi·los·o·phiz·es

v.intr.

1. To speculate in a philosophical manner.

2. To set forth or express a moralistic, often superficial philosophy.

v.tr.

To consider (a matter) from a philosophical standpoint.

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phi·loso·phizer n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

philosophizing - the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy exposition, expounding - a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic moralisation, moralization, moralizing - indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code; "his constant moralizing drove me mad"

Translations

philosophizing [fɪˈlɒsəfaɪzɪŋ] philosophising (British) n (= fine-sounding talk) → belles phrases fpl
He was anxious to cut short the philosophizing and get down to more urgent problems → Il avait hâte de couper court aux belles phrases et de s'atteler à des problèmes plus urgents.