Ch. 2 Wordlist Flashcards
a statement that is taken for granted or a hypothesis that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
Assumption
mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, actuality, or validity of something
Belief
a state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization
Chaos
basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development
Design
related or belonging to the concept, state or fact of being
Existential
a truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened
Fact
something purposely meant to be done or brought about
Intentional
fundamental, primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived, predetermined, and interpreted
Mind-set
of, relating to, or stemming from a spiritual reality or import not apparent to the intelligence or external senses
Mystical
a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds
Premise
proceeding or derived from conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on observable facts
Rational
the quality or state of being that is actual or true and exists independent of all other things and from which all other things derive
Reality
of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature
Spiritual