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Synonym challenge: Systems of knowledge

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culture
n
the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
ethics
a system of moral principles.
aesthetic
a
having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty.
science
n
systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
religion
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.
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technology
the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment.
communication
n
the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.
discourse
communication of thought by words; talk; conversation.
knowledge
acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition.
ideology
n
the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
inquiry
n
a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
praxis
n
convention, habit, or custom.
weltanschauung
a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity's relation to it.
mores
plural n.
folkways of central importance accepted without question and embodying the fundamental moral views of a group.
ethos
n
the character or disposition of a community, group, person, etc.
etiquette
n
conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.
shibboleth
n
a peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a particular class or set of persons.

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