as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone
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Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and those seeking to refine their leadership philosophies will find Invaluably Different a poignant guide to cultivating an adaptive, forward-thinking mindset.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Guy Spier manages the $450 million Aquamarine Fund, which is based on Warren Buffett’s value investment philosophies.
—Big Think, 17 Mar. 2025
Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.
—Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Beyond the financial incentives, personal ties to leading figures and adherence to differing philosophies about artificial intelligence have lent a tribal element to Silicon Valley’s latest talent wars.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025
Avowed exists at the intersection of two very different design philosophies.
—James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
While Michael Garcia, the court's only Republican, is its most conservative member, rulings often reflect a mix of judicial philosophies rather than strict partisan divides.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Taking the slow-paced, carefree philosophies southern Italians possess and combining them with the breathtaking landscapes, the aesthetic introduces a new way to live, decorate, and host.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
And, of course, this inquiry resonates with various management theories and leadership philosophies; countless books explore self-discovery, self-management and self-reflection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Guy Spier manages the $450 million Aquamarine Fund, which is based on Warren Buffett’s value investment philosophies.
—Big Think, 17 Mar. 2025
Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.
—Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Beyond the financial incentives, personal ties to leading figures and adherence to differing philosophies about artificial intelligence have lent a tribal element to Silicon Valley’s latest talent wars.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025
Avowed exists at the intersection of two very different design philosophies.
—James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
While Michael Garcia, the court's only Republican, is its most conservative member, rulings often reflect a mix of judicial philosophies rather than strict partisan divides.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Taking the slow-paced, carefree philosophies southern Italians possess and combining them with the breathtaking landscapes, the aesthetic introduces a new way to live, decorate, and host.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
And, of course, this inquiry resonates with various management theories and leadership philosophies; countless books explore self-discovery, self-management and self-reflection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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