The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EMPIRICIST
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The straight part
We know that "philosopher" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case philosopher = empiricist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EMPIRICIST mean?
EMPIRICIST noun- An advocate or supporter of empiricism