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worldview
The totality of personal or collective ideas, value judgments, and opinions about the world, life, and the place of human beings within it.
Seine politische Haltung ist stark von seiner humanistischen Weltanschauung geprägt.
His political stance is strongly shaped by his humanistic worldview.
The word is composed of 'Welt' (world) and 'Anschauung' (view/outlook). 'Anschauung' comes from the verb 'anschauen' (to look at) and means 'point of view' or 'perspective.' A 'Weltanschauung' is therefore literally a 'view of the world.'
In der Philosophie diskutiert man verschiedene Weltanschauungen.
In philosophy, people discuss different worldviews.
'Weltanschauung' (worldview) is often combined with adjectives that describe the type of viewpoint. Common examples are a 'politische' (political), 'religiöse' (religious), 'wissenschaftliche' (scientific), or 'persönliche' (personal) Weltanschauung.
Jeder Mensch entwickelt im Laufe des Lebens eine persönliche Weltanschauung.
Every person develops a personal worldview over the course of life.
This word belongs to a rather formal and educated style of language. It is used especially in discussions about philosophy, politics, religion, and society.
Der Autor vertritt in seinem Buch eine klar materialistische Weltanschauung.
In his book, the author advocates a clearly materialist worldview.
religion
Religion and Weltanschauung can both provide comprehensive answers to questions about life and humanity. Religion emphasizes a connection to a transcendent reality, as well as teachings and rituals in many cases. Weltanschauung is a more general term for ideas and values about the world; the decisive factor is the particular perspective, not merely whether it refers to God.
Im Kurs wird der Buddhismus als Weltanschauung betrachtet, weil seine Vorstellungen über Leben und Mensch im Mittelpunkt stehen.
In the course, Buddhism is viewed as a worldview because its ideas about life and humanity are the main focus.
Im Kurs wird der Buddhismus als Religion betrachtet, weil seine Lehren und Rituale im Mittelpunkt stehen.
In the course, Buddhism is viewed as a religion because its teachings and rituals are the main focus.
