characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a philosopher or based on philosophy; "that breadth of outlook that distinguishes the philosophic mind"; "their differences were philosophical
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"
Philosophical means concerned with or relating to philosophy. He was not accustomed to political or philosophical discussions. + philosophically philo·sophi·cal·ly Wiggins says he's not a coward, but that he's philosophically opposed to war
Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool
characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"
approval Someone who is philosophical does not get upset when disappointing or disturbing things happen. Lewis has grown philosophical about life. + philosophically philo·sophi·cal·ly She says philosophically: `It could have been far worse.'