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| − | A belief system is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on God, then it is a religion. | + | A '''belief system''' is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on [[God]], then it is a [[religion]]. |
Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following: | Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following: | ||
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*[[Buddhism]] | *[[Buddhism]] | ||
*[[Secular humanism]] | *[[Secular humanism]] | ||
More controversial examples of belief systems include: | More controversial examples of belief systems include: | ||
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*[[communism]] | *[[communism]] | ||
*[[feminism]] | *[[feminism]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[category:philosophy]] | [[category:philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 18:06, January 13, 2008
A belief system is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on God, then it is a religion.
Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following:
More controversial examples of belief systems include:
- communism
- feminism
- the Mathematical Universe Hypothesis[1]
- existentialism
- the ideology of homosexuality
References
- ↑ See also Occam's Razor