Definition of philosophy

The word "philosophy" originates from the ancient Greek words "philos" (φίλος) meaning "love" and "sophia" (σοφία) meaning "wisdom". In the 6th century BCE, the Greek philosopher Pythagoras was known as "Philosopher" (Φιλάσοφος) which translates to "lower of wisdom". This term later evolved to refer to the pursuit of wisdom as a whole. The word was first used in this sense by the philosopher Plato, who used it in his dialogue Phaedo. From there, it spread throughout the ancient Greek world and eventually to Rome, where it was adopted into Latin as "philosophia". In modern times, the term "philosophy" has come to refer to a wide range of philosophical traditions, methods, and fields of inquiry, yet its roots remain in this ancient concept of love of wisdom.