philosophize

 
Pronunciation: /fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪz/
(also philosophise)

verb

[no object]
  • speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way: he paused for a while to philosophize on racial equality
  • [with object] explain or argue (an idea) in terms of one’s philosophical theories: Marx himself did not philosophize the issue

Derivatives

philosophizer

noun