philosopause

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Synonyms: philosophise

Antonyms: philosophise

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Noun

1. The informally observed tendency of mature or elderly scientists, who apparently have outlived their most productive years of research and similar practical work, to [[-pause|discontinue]] or decrease their [[participate|participation]] in such activity, in favour of pursuing, and often publishing, philosophical theories or speculations. Commonly the implication is that such works are beyond the authors' recognised field of competence, and, as a result, typically of disappointing value or standard.

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