Of or pertaining to philosophy; versed in, or imbued with, the principles of philosophy; hence, characterizing a philosopher; rational; wise; temperate; calm; cool.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Related to the rational investigation of the principles and truths of being, knowledge or conduct.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"