The conviction
Example: Her conviction in the theory grew stronger after the debate.
Definition
"The conviction" in philosophy refers to a firmly held belief or opinion that a person accepts as true and is confident about, often guiding their reasoning and decisions. It is a mental state of certainty regarding a particular idea or principle.
Etymology
The word "conviction" comes from the Latin 'convictio,' meaning 'proof' or 'overcoming,' derived from 'convincere,' which means 'to conquer or overcome.' Did you know? This origin reflects how conviction implies a belief so strong that it has been intellectually 'conquered' or firmly established.
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"The conviction" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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