Vocab 3-4 Flashcards
(44 cards)
Dokein
Greek- to appear; to seem; to think
Doxa
greek- opinion; judgment
heterodox
adj. Not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions.
Dogma
n. A system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.
Dogmatic
adj. 1. Pertaining to dogma
- Expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner
Frentic
adj. Frantic; frenzied.
Hetero
greek- other; another; different
Schizophrenia
n. 1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship.
- A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways in life.
agnostic
n. A person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god.
adj. Relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable.
gignoskein
greek- to know
physiognomy
n. The art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.
prognosis
n. A prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction
krinein
Greek- to seperate; to decide; to judge
criterion
n. A standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made
hypocrisy
n. Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have.
mnemonikos
Greek- mindful
Rationalize
tr. v. To provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.
Amnesty
n. A general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses.
Mnemonic
adj. Relating to or assisting the memory
n. A device used in remembering
phren, phrenos
greek- heart; mind; midrff
ratio
Latin- reason
Arraign
tr. v. 1. (legal) to call to court to answer charges.
- To accuse to charge with wrongdoing.
Sapient
adj. Wise; insightful (often used ironically).
Rationale
n. The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for).