Philosopher vs. Philosophist

Philosophernoun

(originally) A lover of wisdom.

Philosophernoun

A student of philosophy.

Philosophernoun

A scholar or expert engaged in or contributing to philosophical inquiry.

Philosophernoun

(archaic) A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.

Philosophernoun

(archaic) A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

Philosophernoun

(obsolete) An alchemist.

Philosophernoun

One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.

Philosophernoun

One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.

Philosophernoun

An alchemist.

Philosophernoun

a specialist in philosophy

Philosophernoun

a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity

Philosopher

A philosopher is someone who practices philosophy. The term philosopher comes from the Ancient Greek: φιλόσοφος, romanized: philosophos, meaning 'lover of wisdom'.

Philosophistnoun

One who pretends to be a philosopher.

Philosophistnoun

A pretender in philosophy.