Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow is participating in sound philosophical system 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HUMANISM

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The straight part
We know that "philosophical system" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case philosophical system = humanism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HUMANISM mean?

HUMANISM noun
  1. The study of the humanities or the liberal arts; literary (especially classical) scholarship.
  2. (often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance.
  3. An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition.
  4. Humanitarianism, philanthropy.

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