What is the literal meaning of word philosophy?
Correct answer: B. Love of wisdom
- A. love of God
- B. Love of wisdom
- C. love of nature
- D. love of knowledge
Explanation
Philosophy comes from the Greek roots philo, meaning love, and sophia, meaning wisdom. Thus its literal meaning is love of wisdom, not simply love of knowledge.
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