speculative philosophy

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philosophy embodying beliefs insusceptible of proof and attempting to gain insight into the nature of the ultimate by intuitive or a priori means.

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Origin of speculative philosophy

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby speculative philosophy

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How to use speculative philosophy in a sentence

Here was my favorite text, here my sum total of speculative philosophy.
My New Curate|P.A. Sheehan
This is the difference generally ignored by those who assert that speculative philosophy is pantheism.
The Worlds Greatest Books, Volume XIII.|Various
Speculative philosophy, on the other hand, seeks to arrive at scientific truth without the help of experience.
The Positive Outcome of Philosophy|Joseph Dietzgen
Research abandoned nature and experience, and began the work of speculative philosophy by "pure" thought.
The Positive Outcome of Philosophy|Joseph Dietzgen

He understood the theory and practice of music, but his favorite study appears to have been speculative philosophy.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz