Italian word
filosofia
philosophy (a compulsory subject in Italian high schools)
Looks like
philosophy
the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics
⚠️ The trap
Nearly identical in meaning, but English students are often surprised that philosophy is a compulsory secondary school subject in Italy. In English-speaking countries, philosophy is typically a university elective.
To say "the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics" in Italian:
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"filosofia" in English means:
philosophy (a compulsory subject in Italian high schools)
Example
"Al liceo classico si studia filosofia fin dal terzo anno."
"At the classical high school, philosophy is studied from the third year."
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