philosophastering
/fɪˈlɒsəfast(ə)rɪŋ/ /fɪˌlɒsəˈfast(ə)rɪŋ/rare
adjective
Belonging to or characteristic of a philosophaster; pretentiously philosophizing.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Quarterly Review. From philosophaster + -ing. Compare earlier philosophating, philosophizing, philosophying.