Definition of Philasopher
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom."
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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