It's "latris tis sofias" or "λάτρης της σοφίας".
Yes, the term philosopher is derived from the Greek words "philo," meaning love, and "sophia," meaning wisdom. Philosophers are traditionally associated with the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.
It means love of wisdom. Philo(s)- = a friend of, a lover of sophy -> sophia = wisdom
Sophia is the greek word for wisdom
Sophia (σοφία) is the Greek word for wisdom.
Looks like Greek is the root.from http:/www.thefreedictionary.com/PhilosophyMiddle English philosophie, from Old French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek philosophi, from philosophos, lover of wisdom, philosopher;
Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher; this word (phil = lover, sophos = wisdom) to the Greeks meant all branches of learning, so yes, Aristotle was a scientist.
It means wisdom
the greek word for philosophy is "love of wisdom"
philosopher ANS 2 - A philosopher is a lover of wisdom, which is not simply 'knowledge'. A philosopher is a sage, an intellectual, a wise man, much more than someone who just 'knows ' something.
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