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school of thoughtnoun(by extension) A group of people who share common characteristics of opinion or outlook of a philosophy.
philosophynoun(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
doctrinenoun(countable and uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
beliefsnounMental acceptance of a claim as true.
doctrinesnoun(countable and uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
ideologiesnounOne who theorizes or idealizes; one who advocates the doctrines of ideology.
fanaticismsnounThe characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.
racismsnounPrejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.
sectsnounAn offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.
dogmasnounA doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
socialismsnounAny of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.
heresiesnoun(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
theologiesnoun(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
fundamentalismsnoun(religion) The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.
oppressionsnounThe exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
fascismsnounAny right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.
religionsnoun(uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
idealismsnounThe property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
philosophiesnoun(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
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