philosophy, clear
哲 centers on deep understanding and clarity of thought: philosophy, wisdom, and seeing things clearly.
哲 combines 折 (break, fold) and 口 (mouth), suggesting clear, incisive speech or breaking down ideas with words. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the character is associated with wisdom and clarity.
The top 折 looks like an axe 斤 beside a hand 扌, breaking things apart. The bottom 口 is a mouth. Together, a sharp mind breaks ideas into clear words: philosophy and clarity.
For テツ, imagine a philosopher named Tetsu who always speaks clearly: Tetsu -> テツ, and his words break down complex ideas.
philosophy
sage; wise man; philosopher; disciple
wise man; philosopher; sage
something unusual; something odd; something out of the ordinary
Indian philosophy
Kantianism; Kantian philosophy
Greek philosophy
scholasticism
Stoic philosophy
Chinese philosophy
Chinese philosophy
philosophy of life
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
philosophy of value
ancient wise men
Pictures of Ancient Wise Men
transcendental philosophy
public philosophy
six schools of classical Indian philosophy
immanence philosophy