worldview
or world view
a comprehensive conception or philosophy of the universe and of humanity's relation to it: By examining certain foundational elements, we can unpack the concepts that dictate each individual’s worldview.
Origin of worldview
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How to use worldview in a sentence
They are poached instead of hard-boiled, boasting anti-heroes with nihilistic worldviews who are nevertheless vulnerable.
‘True Detective,’ Obsessive-Compulsive Noir, and ‘Twin Peaks’ | Jimmy So | March 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhere the two worldviews converge is that power comes from the individual.
At American Enterprise Institute, NeoCons Say ‘Hello, Dalai’ | Eleanor Clift | February 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt does not take into account the opinions or worldviews of your average citizen.
When Creationists Collide with Stephen Colbert | Michael Schulson | December 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSo why, asks Barron YoungSmith, did he choose Kerry and Hagel—two men whose worldviews were shaped by the war?
They lost winnable elections because they are clinging to their aging and endangered worldviews.
British Dictionary definitions for world-view
another word for Weltanschauung
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