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In reply to the discussion: What is a belief system? [View all]Eko
(7,586 posts)74. Here is the oxford.
1. An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
his belief in extraterrestrial life
with clause a belief that climate can be modified beneficially
1.1 Something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion.
we're prepared to fight for our beliefs
mass noun contrary to popular belief existing safety regulations were adequate
1.2 A religious conviction.
Christian beliefs
mass noun the medieval system of fervent religious belief
2 belief inTrust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something)
a belief in democratic politics
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/belief
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Can you define belief system without using the words belief or system in the definition
marylandblue
May 2018
#5
That's pretty good, but what if I don't have a religion, philosophy or moral code
marylandblue
May 2018
#9
Worthless as a concept related to religion discussions, not worthless in general
marylandblue
May 2018
#88
In the simplest sense it's a mental construct that defines the world around you.
Major Nikon
May 2018
#23
Some philosophers would argue philosophy encompasses science rather than the other way around
Major Nikon
May 2018
#51
It's confusing because apologists have made it a keystone in some of their worst argumentation.
Act_of_Reparation
May 2018
#57
I thought I'd get a better idea of what makes something a true belief system
marylandblue
May 2018
#97