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In reply to the discussion: What is a belief system? [View all]Eko
(7,586 posts)78. Neil deGrasse Tyson
"Science, he says, is objective. Its not something that you believe or do not believe; its something that you accept or dont accept. It remains true regardless of your personal beliefs."
https://futurism.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-belief/
As you previously said, it doesn't matter if you think you can fly, jump off a building and your beliefs meet science.
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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