20- Thinking and Believing Flashcards

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The sudden realization of or insight into an essential truth

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Epiphany

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Firmly stating personal opinions as truth

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Dogmatic

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Deeply, often sadly thoughtful

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Pensive

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A) The study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than on observation or experimentation
B) A personal set of opinions and values by which one lives

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Philosophy

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Appearing to be true or reasonable

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Plausible

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To think about carefully and thoroughly

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Ponder

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A) To assume the truth of something, especially as the basis for study or argument
B) A basis principle; something accepted without proof

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Postulate

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Logic and reasoning

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Rationality

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A daydream; daydreaming; deep thought

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Reverie

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A cunning scheme meant to trick or deceive

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Stratagem

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