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Belief & Study

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Ism - Belief

Words ending in 'ism' generally refer to a belief or doctrine.

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Communism

  • Communism is the belief in a society where the state owns all industry and there are no social classes.
    • Example: Fear of communism was very high around the time of the Vietnam War.
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Scepticism

  • Scepticism is the belief that something isn't true.
    • Example: The company's claim that it recycled all used paper was met with scepticism.
    • Alternative: The company's claim that it recycled all used paper was met with doubt.
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Capitalism

  • Capitalism is a political and economic system in which private owners own industry, not the state.
    • Example: In the play An Inspector Calls, Mr Birling represents the evils of capitalism.
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Hedonism

  • Hedonism is the theory that the most important thing in life is seeking pleasure.
    • Example: Sacha quit her job to pursue a life of hedonism.
    • Alternative: Sacha quit her job to pursue a life of seeking pleasure.

Logy - Study

Words ending in 'logy' generally mean the study or science of something.

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Biology

  • Biology is the study of living organisms.
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Theology

  • Theology is the study of religion.
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Sociology

  • Sociology is the study of societies.
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Psychology

  • Psychology is the study of the human mind.
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Technology

  • Technology is using science for practical purposes.

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