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philosopher |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Philosopher \Phi*los"o*pher\, n. [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus Gr ?; ? loving + ? wise. Cf {Philosophy}.] 1. One who philosophizes; one versed in or devoted to philosophy. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him --Acts xvii. 18. 2. One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness. 3. An alchemist. [Obs.] --Chaucer. {Philosopher's stone}, an imaginary stone which the alchemists formerly sought as instrument of converting the baser metals into gold. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: philosopher n 1: a specialist in philosophy 2: a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
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