I had both personal and philosophical objections to any system where martyrdom was the most moral course.

"On the other hand, I don't have an inherent philosophical objection in all cases."

The nursing home did not remove the feeding tube, citing its own philosophical objections.

She had been profoundly shaken, and now was clutching at theoretical, philosophical objections.

"Let's just say I have a philosophical objection to that sort of thing."

Religious and philosophical objections to the very study of prayer's efficacy exist.

Around the turn of the century, Boltzmann's science was being threatened by another philosophical objection.

Opposition to the use of human embryonic stem cells in research is often based on philosophical, moral or religious objections.

He said the health department supported the legislation until he added the amendment allowing parents a philosophical objection.

There are also practical and philosophical objections to a new draft.