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    philosopher

    US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/

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    UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/

    C1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Person studying the meaning of truth and life
    The philosopher spent his time recording his thoughts in a journal
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
    My grandfather was a philosopher in his own way, always offering wise advice.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.
    She is a philosopher of science, specializing in the philosophy of physics.

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can harm.

      Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can harm.

    • Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can cause harm.

      Contemporary American philosopher Stephanie Ross offers another explanation of the way that words can cause harm.

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    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Although he's often considered the father of communism because he co-wrote the Communist Manifesto, Marx was above all a philosopher and a historian.

      Although he's often considered the father of communism because he co-wrote the Communist Manifesto, Marx was above all a philosopher and a historian.

    • Marx was above all a philosopher and a historian.

      Marx was above all a philosopher and a historian.

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    Why Stupid People Think They're Smart [The Dunning-Kruger Effect]

    10:59Why Stupid People Think They're Smart [The Dunning-Kruger Effect]
    • - The English philosopher, Bertrand Russell once said,

      - The English philosopher, Bertrand Russell once said,

    • The English philosopher Bertrand Russell once said, "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so sure of themselves, while wiser people are so full of doubt." In psychology, what Russell described is more popularly known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

      The English philosopher Bertrand Russell once said, "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so sure of themselves, while wiser people are so full of doubt." In psychology, what Russell described is more popularly known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

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    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change,

      According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change,

    • According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change.

      According to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, the only constant in life is change.

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    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • philosopher... I am not a physicist - yet - nor a philosopher, but here I am, little

      philosopher... I am not a physicist - yet - nor a philosopher, but here I am, little

    • philosopher... I am not a physicist - yet - nor a philosopher, but here I am, little

      philosopher... I am not a physicist - yet - nor a philosopher, but here I am, little

    B1

    The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers

    04:08The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers
    • up another argument for hope. The philosopher  Arthur Schopenhauer remarked that we can never  

      up another argument for hope. The philosopher  Arthur Schopenhauer remarked that we can never  

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    Brief History of the Renaissance | 5 MINUTES

    05:16Brief History of the Renaissance | 5 MINUTES
    • The movement later expanded to other Italian city-states such as Venice, Milan, Rome, and then throughout Western and Northern Europe by scholars such as Dutch philosopher Erasmus.

      The movement later expanded to other Italian city-states such as Venice, Milan, Rome, and then throughout Western and Northern Europe by scholars such as Dutch philosopher Erasmus.

    • then throughout Western and Northern Europe by scholars such as Dutch philosopher Erasmus.

      then throughout Western and Northern Europe by scholars such as Dutch philosopher Erasmus.

    B1

    Hermits - 6 Minute English

    06:16Hermits - 6 Minute English
    • He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

      He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

    • He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

      He says that in ancient times, many Chinese hermits seeking solitude were followers of the philosopher Confucius.

    B1

    Where Did The “Heart Shape” Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

    02:42Where Did The “Heart Shape” Come From? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
    • The second also puts the heart shape's origin in ancient Greece and in the hands of the famous philosopher, Aristotle.

      The second also puts the heart shape's origin in ancient Greece and in the hands of the famous philosopher, Aristotle.

    • The second theory also puts the heart shape's origin in ancient Greece and in the hands of the famous philosopher Aristotle.

      The second theory also puts the heart shape's origin in ancient Greece and in the hands of the famous philosopher Aristotle.

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    Pixar's Coco: Philosophy of Death – Wisecrack Quick Take

    08:34Pixar's Coco: Philosophy of Death – Wisecrack Quick Take
    • An interesting way to think about this is through the lens of philosopher Jean Baudrillard, who talks about death as a kind of social relation.

      An interesting way to think about this is through the lens of philosopher Jean Baudrillard, who talks about death as a kind of social relation.

    • An interesting way to think about this is through the lens of philosopher Jean Baudrillard, who talks about death as a kind of social relation.

      An interesting way to think about this is through the lens of philosopher Jean Baudrillard, who talks about death as a kind of social relation.

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