belief in society topic 7

Question 1

what are beliefs systems?

what are 3 examples of beliefs systems?

what can beliefs systems be?

what does science mean?

Answer 1

set of ideas that claim to have knowledge about reality

science, ideology and religion

open = accepting criticism , testing and being scrutinised KNOWLEDGE IS BASED ON EVIDENCE

closed= rejecting criticism, testing and being scrutinised. KNOWLEDGE IS BASED ON FAITH

science = product of process of rationalisation that begin 16th century and developed in 18th century doing period known as enlightenment.