A generic "sceptic" questions accepted beliefs.
As ancient philosophy and science developed, doubts arose about various basic, widely accepted beliefs about the world.
The individual experiencing anomie feels socially isolated and anxious; in a larger, societal context, generally accepted beliefs and standards of conduct are weakened or disappear.
South African officials today defended the right of maverick AIDS experts to be heard, and continued to speak skeptically of accepted beliefs about how the disease is transmitted.
The Protestant Work Ethic, or PWE, is the belief that a person can get ahead in life by working hard and it is one of the most widely shared and accepted beliefs in American society.
The Protestant Work Ethic, or PWE, is the belief that a person can get ahead in life by working hard, and it is one of the most widely shared and accepted beliefs in American society.
Most people know that 1 + 1 = 2, Mr. Wolterstorff points out, just as they accept beliefs about their bodily state -- like "I feel dizzy" -- without having to consult other sources.
What else might you expect from a generation whose mantra was, "If it feels good, it's O.K .? So many of the accepted beliefs of our generation have proved to be, dare I say, shallow.
We see our journey as an opportunity to constantly challenge our accepted beliefs, to push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and ultimately to strive to better ourselves individually and as a family.
Having been involved with protests against the Vietnam war I guess I was more open to the idea that widely accepted beliefs might be wrong". Was Singer temperamentally susceptible to such arguments?
Agree (accept) Beliefs I agree with your assessment of me (strong).
