continental philosophy

noun

Any of various philosophical traditions strongly influenced by certain 19th and 20th century philosophers from mainland Europe, such as Hegel.

Opposite
analytic philosophy
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Meanings

nouncontinental philosophy (usually uncountable, plural continental philosophies)

plural continental philosophies

  1. uncountableusuallyhuman sciencesAny of various philosophical traditions strongly influenced by certain 19th and 20th century philosophers from mainland Europe, such as Hegel.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
analytic philosophy
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