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Of the Following, Which Is the Etymology (The Study of the Origins

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Of the following, which is the etymology (the study of the origins of words) of and best definition for the word "philosophy"?


A) It comes from the Greek word phyllo (a type of dough made in thin sheets used in pastries) and the Greek word sophy , meaning the study of. It means the thin layers of knowledge that make up our general beliefs.
B) It comes from the Greek filo (meaning to follow in the path of) and Sophy (a mythological Goddess of Wisdom) . It means to follow wisdom.
C) It comes from the Greek words philos , meaning love, and sophy , meaning wisdom. It means the love of wisdom.
D) None are correct

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