world of thought
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world of thought
The entirety of a person's or group's notions, ideas, beliefs, and ways of thinking. It describes the inner, intellectual, and mental world.
Philosophische Texte geben uns Einblick in die komplexe Gedankenwelt ihrer Autoren.
Philosophical texts give us insight into the complex world of thought of their authors.
This word is made up of 'Gedanken' (thoughts, plural of 'der Gedanke') and 'Welt' (world). So it literally means a 'world of thoughts' and describes a person's entire way of thinking.
Das Buch entführt den Leser in eine fremde Gedankenwelt.
The book transports the reader into a foreign world of thought.
Common verbs used with 'Gedankenwelt' (world of thought) are 'Einblick bekommen/gewinnen in' (to get/gain insight into), 'eintauchen in' (to immerse oneself in), or 'verstehen' (to understand). It is often described with adjectives such as 'komplex' (complex), 'faszinierend' (fascinating), or 'fremd' (foreign/unfamiliar).
Ich versuche, die Gedankenwelt meiner Kinder besser zu verstehen.
I am trying to better understand my children's world of thought.
'Gedankenwelt' (world of thought) is a written-language word and is used mainly in intellectual, philosophical, or literary contexts. In everyday conversation, it sounds rather formal.
Die Ausstellung beleuchtet die Gedankenwelt der Künstlerin.
The exhibition sheds light on the artist's world of thought.
ideology
'Ideologie' and 'Gedankenwelt' both describe ideas, concepts, and beliefs. However, 'Ideologie' usually means an organized system of ideas, often in politics, society, or economics. The word can also sound critical when the ideas are very fixed and one-sided. 'Gedankenwelt' is broader and more neutral. It describes how a person or group thinks, even without a political program. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with inner beliefs. When you mean a fixed political or social system, 'Ideologie' fits better; for personal or intellectual ideas, 'Gedankenwelt' is more natural.
Durch ihre Briefe bekommt man einen guten Einblick in ihre Gedankenwelt.
Through her letters, you get a good insight into her world of thought.
Die Partei erklärt ihre Ideologie in einem langen Programm.
The party explains its ideology in a long program.