Φιλοσοφῶ

I discuss, I investigate, I study

Translated by David Whitehead23 Apr 2006Vetting: high4 revisions

4 words

[Used] with an accusative.

Greek original · Adler’s text

Φιλοσοφῶ· αἰτιατικῇ.

Betacode

*filosofw=: ai)tiatikh=|.

Notes

Verb cognate with philosophos; also used intransitively. Cf. phi 414, phi 415.

Linked from2 entries

φ414Φιλοσοφεῖνto philosophize[Meaning] to take seriously. "If someone should say that it is not necessary to philosophize: since 'to philosophize' includes both to investigate this very [question], whether it is necessary to philosophize or not,…
φ415Φιλοσοφεῖνto philosophizeMeaning to work hard. "He philosophizes [about] this, so as to bring about the marriage." So said Menander; and Isocrates [sc. uses the word too].

Neighbouring entries

φ418Φιλόσοφοςphilosopher; Philippos, Philippus, Philip φ419Φιλόσοφοςphilosopher φ420ΦιλοσοφῶI discuss, I investigate, I study φ421ΦιλόστρατοςPhilostratus, Philostratos φ422ΦιλόστρατοςPhilostratus, Philostratos

Revision history4 revisions · last 25 Feb 2023

25 Feb 2023cross-references — Catharine Roth
12 Dec 2013Revised — David Whitehead
24 Apr 2006note — David Whitehead
23 Apr 2006added keyword, set status — Catharine Roth
23 Apr 2006Translated — David Whitehead