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Definition of philosophy : 1. A particular philosophical system or theory; the hypothesis by which particular phenomena are explained.
2. A treatise on philosophy.
3. Literally, the love of, including the search after, wisdom; in actual usage, the knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws.
4. Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy.
5. Reasoning; argumentation.
6. The course of sciences read in the schools.

Synonyms:

theory, outlook, philosophical system, axiom, basis, school of thought, viewpoint, knowledge, truth, conception, law, ism

certitude, tenet, doctrine, thought, view, belief, conviction, opinion, principle, trust, idea, dogma, postulate, credence, creed, faith

Usage examples:

• Appointed assistant professor of philosophy at Queen's University, 1885; lecturer in political science, 1889; professor of political science, 1892. In 1908 became a member of the Historical Manuscript Commission; and civil service commissioner the same year. - "The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History", Various.
• Philosophy means nothing else but love of wisdom. - "Life of Saint Monica", F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes.
• After a while he said, Enoch, the most important thing in a man's life is his philosophy. - "The Enchanted Canyon", Honoré Willsie Morrow.