philosophize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to think or reason philosophically about fundamental questions

   The dialogue invites readers to philosophize about justice and responsibility.

2. 2
   verb

   to discuss a subject in an abstract or speculative way

   Rather than test the claim, the panel began to philosophize about human nature.

Formed from philosophy + -ize. Philosophy comes through Latin and French from Greek philosophia ("love of wisdom"), from philos ("loving") + sophia ("wisdom"). The verb can mean either doing philosophical reasoning or speaking abstractly about a subject.

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