as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

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Recent Examples of philosophy Several years ago, I was introduced to the philosopher William MacAskill, who at 28 had become the youngest associate professor of philosophy in Oxford’s history. Ben Brooks july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025 Beyond its curation, the initiative is a reflection of her artistic philosophy: that meaningful art begins with connection, not competition. Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 July 2025 Moore said the entire team was involved in the game plan at Boise State, and that shaped his philosophy as a coach. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025 This has always been our philosophy and will continue to be moving forward. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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  • This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.
    Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • The idea that no one was born inherently superior, that status wasn’t tied to birth but to citizenship and shared rights, was a radical break in human history and a decisive rejection of Old World European ideology.
    Jared Nordlund, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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  • In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • The burial of a pope must precede a conclave, according to church doctrine.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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