philosophy
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/(noun)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour or belief; the study of fundamental ideas.
Key Academic Collocations
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philosophyphilosophicalphilosophicallyphilosopherphilosophise
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
ideologyethoscreeddoctrinetenet
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The underlying philosophy of modern criminal justice reform emphasizes holistic rehabilitation over purely punitive detention."
"Corporations adopting a customer-centric philosophy typically outperform competitors in long-term consumer retention."
"Contrasting philosophies regarding the role of the welfare state shape contemporary economic debates."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'the underlying philosophy behind this policy' in Task 2 when examining government motivations.