Falsafa
فلسفہ
fal-SAA-fah
Philosophy or a system of thought.
Meaning & usage
Falsafa is an Arabic term that refers to philosophy, particularly in the context of Islamic philosophy. It encompasses various schools of thought and intellectual traditions that emerged in the Islamic world, blending Greek philosophical ideas with Islamic teachings. Falsafa has played a crucial role in the development of science, ethics, and metaphysics in the Muslim intellectual tradition.
In a sentence
The study of falsafa has greatly influenced modern philosophical thought in the Muslim world.
As seen in crosswords
Falsafa is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Philosophy or a system of thought” (7)
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