Philosophical Definition & Meaning

philosophical
adjective
  1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology"
  2. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"

"Philosophical" in song lyrics

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  • "All talk is philosophical"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Masta Killa, M-Eighty, Popa Wu — Remarkable Timing
  • "From elemental, existential competitive philosophical"
    Esoteric f/ Tha Trademarc — Hip-Hop Philosophy
  • "Without we gettin' OD'ed and philosophical"
    Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Truly Unique

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