vũ trụ quan
Definition
- Noun:
- Worldview; conception of the universe: A comprehensive system of beliefs, ideas, and principles about the fundamental nature of the universe, its origin, structure, and the place of humanity within it. It is a philosophical framework for understanding existence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vũ trụ quan Phật giáo có ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến văn hóa Việt Nam. (The Buddhist worldview has a profound influence on Vietnamese culture.)
- Khoa học hiện đại đã thay đổi vũ trụ quan của nhân loại. (Modern science has changed humanity's conception of the universe.)
- Sự khác biệt về vũ trụ quan có thể dẫn đến các xung đột triết học. (Differences in worldview can lead to philosophical conflicts.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in academic, philosophical, and religious contexts to discuss and compare fundamental belief systems.
- It can be modified by adjectives to specify a type, such as (materialist worldview) or (theological worldview).
Variants and Related Words
- Thế giới quan (n): Worldview; outlook on the world. This term is often used interchangeably with , though can sometimes imply a slightly more social or human-centered perspective.
- Quan niệm sống (n): Philosophy of life; a personal set of beliefs guiding one's life.
Synonyms
- Worldview: A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.
- Cosmology: The science or theory of the origin and development of the universe. (Note: is more specific to scientific/physical structure, while is broader and more philosophical.)
- Weltanschauung: A German loanword meaning a comprehensive worldview or philosophical outlook.
Related Concepts
- Triết học (n): Philosophy.
- Hệ tư tưởng (n): Ideology; a system of ideas and ideals.
- Niềm tin cốt lõi (n): Core beliefs.