De levensbeschouwing
Example: In de les bespraken we verschillende levensbeschouwingen en hun waarden.
Definition
"De levensbeschouwing" refers to a worldview or philosophy of life that encompasses a person's fundamental beliefs, values, and attitudes about existence and the nature of life. It shapes how individuals interpret experiences and make sense of the world around them.
Etymology
The phrase "de levensbeschouwing" comes from Dutch, where 'leven' means 'life' and 'beschouwing' means 'contemplation' or 'view.' Together, they form a term meaning 'view of life.' Did you know that the word 'beschouwing' shares roots with the English word 'bewitching,' originally meaning to look at something closely or carefully?
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"De levensbeschouwing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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