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Etymologically, to be a philosopher is to be a lover of wisdom. In other words, a philosopher is someone who seriously tries to be wise and lead a good life.

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The name philosophy comes from the Greek words "philo," meaning love, and "sophia," meaning wisdom. Thus, philosophy can be understood as the love of wisdom, encompassing the pursuit of knowledge and understanding about life, existence, reality, ethics, and more.

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