phi·los·o·phy [ fi lóssəfee ] (plural phi·los·o·phies)

noun Definitions: 1. examination of basic concepts: the branch of knowledge or academic study devoted to the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality, causality, and freedom

2. school of thought: a particular system of thought or doctrine

3. guiding or underlying principles: a set of basic principles or concepts underlying a particular sphere of knowledge

4. set of beliefs or aims: a precept, or set of precepts, beliefs, principles, or aims, underlying somebody's practice or conduct

5. calm resignation: restraint, resignation, or calmness and rationality in somebody's behavior or response to events



Id like to know how any of that is exclusive to the greeks or so called "civilized" man.