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Philosophy means 'love of wisdom' in Greek. Commitment witho…
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Philosophy means 'love of wisdom' in Greek. Commitment without guarantees.
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The term comes from Greek roots: philo- (loving) and sophia (wisdom). It signals a pursuit of understanding, not just memorizing facts.
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