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How do you spell Philosophy?

Correct spelling

philosophy

PHILO + SOPHY. Love of wisdom.

Why is philosophy spelled this way?

From Greek philosophia, love of wisdom. PHILOS (loving) + SOPHIA (wisdom). Philosophy is the love of wisdom — not the possession of answers, but the passionate pursuit of understanding.

Common misspellings of philosophy

phylosophyphilosofyphilosephypilosophy

Example

She majored in philosophy.

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