Less normative statement have been made, but more articles discussing philosophical matters.
Lewis' work was an application of game theory in philosophical matters.
"Ah, you will want to talk to one of my brethren with a greater specialty in matters philosophical," he said.
His later works dig deeper into social and philosophical matters.
Deep down, free agency is not a philosophical matter but an economic one.
Another judge justified a similar ruling, saying, "It's a philosophical matter."
I suppose that judge was right - it's a philosophical matter.
The Stargazers are experts in the study of the heavens and philosophical matters.
Others ramble on about matters philosophical, usually of the self-help variety.
Vladimir looks at the sky and muses on religious or philosophical matters.