Belief & Study
English Language: KS3, topic 4.3.4
Ism - Belief
Words ending in 'ism' generally refer to a belief or doctrine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biology
- Biology is the study of living organisms.
Theology
- Theology is the study of religion.
Sociology
- Sociology is the study of societies.
Psychology
- Psychology is the study of the human mind.
Technology
- Technology is using science for practical purposes.
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