Definition of "philosophers" []

• Plural form of philosopher. (noun)

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• "We can call this "ontic" measuring, after the word philosophers apply to existing objects or properties."
• "We might call this "ontological" measuring, after the word philosophers use to describe how something exists."
• "But, when in this enlightened age, as it is called, I saw the term philosophers revived, I concluded the jargon would be omitted, and that we should be blessed with only the cream of sapience; and one had more reason still to expect this from any superior genius."