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WORLDVIEW [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
- Social Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- doomerism
1, record 1, English, doomerism
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doomerism is a socio-cultural and psychological outlook characterized by a pervasive sense of pessimism and fatalism regarding the future of humanity and the planet. It is typically associated with the belief that large-scale systemic crises—such as climate change, ecological degradation, economic collapse, or sociopolitical instability—are inevitable and irreversible. Adherents to this worldview, often referred to as "doomers, "tend to view mitigation efforts as insufficient or futile, leading to disengagement, despair, or nihilism. 1, record 1, English, - doomerism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- doomerisme
1, record 1, French, doomerisme
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le doomerisme est une perspective socioculturelle et psychologique caractérisée par un sentiment omniprésent de pessimisme et de fatalisme quant à l'avenir de l'humanité et de la planète. Il est généralement associé à la croyance selon laquelle les crises systémiques à grande échelle, telles que les changements climatiques, la dégradation écologique, l'effondrement économique ou l'instabilité sociopolitique, sont inévitables et irréversibles. 1, record 1, French, - doomerisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Policy
- Indigenous Peoples
- Organization Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- indigenization
1, record 2, English, indigenization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The integration of Indigenous worldviews, knowledge and perspectives into the structures of an institution. 2, record 2, English, - indigenization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indigenization should be led by Indigenous Peoples. It allows for the recognition that Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews, knowledge and perspectives are of equal value. 2, record 2, English, - indigenization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There is no single Indigenous worldview; although there may be common points, the worldviews of different Indigenous nations or communities vary from one to another. 2, record 2, English, - indigenization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- indigenisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Politiques sociales
- Peuples Autochtones
- Planification d'organisation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autochtonisation
1, record 2, French, autochtonisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intégration du savoir, des visions du monde et des points de vue autochtones dans les structures d'une organisation. 2, record 2, French, - autochtonisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une vision véritablement postcoloniale de la coexistence entre Autochtones et non-Autochtones requiert l'autochtonisation effective de l'État, de ses institutions, des cultures et des populations de manière à constituer un ordre politique nouveau qui sache représenter et intégrer les aspirations, les symboles et les pratiques des peuples autochtones au même titre que celles des populations non-autochtones. 3, record 2, French, - autochtonisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'autochtonisation devrait être menée par les peuples autochtones. Elle permet de reconnaître que le savoir, les visions du monde et les points de vue autochtones et non autochtones ont la même importance. 2, record 2, French, - autochtonisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n'y a pas une seule vision du monde chez les peuples autochtones; il peut y avoir des points communs entre les visions du monde des différentes nations ou communautés autochtones, mais elles varient de l'une à l'autre. 2, record 2, French, - autochtonisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Políticas sociales
- Pueblos indígenas
- Planificación de organización
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- indigenización
1, record 2, Spanish, indigenizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier acción de un gobierno o entidad del mismo, que obliga la transferencia del control de entidades extranjeras hacia el poder de individuos, intereses internos o nacionales, públicos o privados. 2, record 2, Spanish, - indigenizaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Environment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- syntropic agriculture
1, record 3, English, syntropic%20agriculture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- syntropic farming 1, record 3, English, syntropic%20farming
correct
- successional agroforestry 1, record 3, English, successional%20agroforestry
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syntropic agriculture (also described as successional agroforestry) is not a technology package that can be purchased, nor a definitive design plan that fits all tastes. ... Syntropic agriculture is constituted by a theoretical and practical setting in which the natural processes are translated into farming interventions in their form, function, and dynamics. Thus we can talk about regeneration by use, since the establishment of highly productive agricultural areas, which tend to be independent of inputs and irrigation, results in the provision of ecosystem services, with special emphasis on soil formation, regulation of microclimate and the favoring of water cycles. That way, agriculture is synced with the regeneration of ecosystems. 1, record 3, English, - syntropic%20agriculture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its creator, Ernst Götsch, bases his worldview on a transdisciplinary scientific approach and a practical daily routine... 1, record 3, English, - syntropic%20agriculture
Record 3, Key term(s)
- successional agro-forestry
- successional agro forestry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Environnement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agriculture syntropique
1, record 3, French, agriculture%20syntropique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- agroforesterie successionnelle 1, record 3, French, agroforesterie%20successionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'agriculture syntropique est une approche novatrice qui a vu le jour il y a une quarantaine d'années : elle se base sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes naturels, en répondant aux objectifs de production des agriculteurs. En pratique, elle mise sur une organisation synergique d'une diversité des cultures, pour viser des récoltes abondantes. 1, record 3, French, - agriculture%20syntropique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] la syntropie est définie comme l'action convergente de plusieurs facteurs. Dans le cas de l'agriculture syntropique, il s'agit de créer un système de cultures dense et complexe, pour aboutir à un équilibre entre les plantes et obtenir une production en abondance. [...] le choix des espèces prend en compte deux facteurs : la vitesse de croissance et l'occupation de l'espace. Il s'agit d'implanter des associations de cultures avec des cycles complémentaires – plantes annuelles, bisannuelles et vivaces – qui vont se développer à des rythmes asynchrones, selon le principe de succession rencontré dans la nature [...] Tout le système est organisé par strates (basse : herbacées; moyenne : arbustes et buissons; haute : canopée et émergente), afin d'optimiser l'utilisation des surfaces, aussi bien horizontalement que verticalement. 1, record 3, French, - agriculture%20syntropique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- agro-foresterie successionnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Sociology of Ideologies
- National and International Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ideologically motivated violent extremism
1, record 4, English, ideologically%20motivated%20violent%20extremism
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IMVE 1, record 4, English, IMVE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ideologically motivated violent extremism(IMVE) is often driven by a range of grievances and ideas from across the traditional ideological spectrum. The resulting worldview consists of a personalized narrative which centres on an extremist's willingness to incite, enable and or mobilize to violence. 1, record 4, English, - ideologically%20motivated%20violent%20extremism
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sociologie des idéologies
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- extrémisme violent à caractère idéologique
1, record 4, French, extr%C3%A9misme%20violent%20%C3%A0%20caract%C3%A8re%20id%C3%A9ologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EVCI 1, record 4, French, EVCI
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adeptes de l'EVCI sont souvent mus par une série de récriminations et d'idées qui couvrent tout le spectre idéologique traditionnel. Leur vision du monde s'articule autour d'un discours personnalisé, axé sur la volonté de mobiliser des personnes, de les inciter à perpétrer des actes de violence et de leur donner les moyens de passer à l'action. 1, record 4, French, - extr%C3%A9misme%20violent%20%C3%A0%20caract%C3%A8re%20id%C3%A9ologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-09-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- circle of wellness
1, record 5, English, circle%20of%20wellness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wellness circle 2, record 5, English, wellness%20circle
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Indigenous] worldview is best portrayed as holistic in nature, where the circle of wellness symbolizes unity, wholeness, completeness and balance. 3, record 5, English, - circle%20of%20wellness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cercle de mieux-être
1, record 5, French, cercle%20de%20mieux%2D%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- community privacy
1, record 6, English, community%20privacy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
OCAP© [ownership, control, access, and possession] is an opportunity for First Nation people to express their unique worldview and protocols related to ideas of community privacy and information governance currently not protected by Canadian privacy laws, while concentrating on all aspects of information governance including creation and management. 1, record 6, English, - community%20privacy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- protection des renseignements des collectivités
1, record 6, French, protection%20des%20renseignements%20des%20collectivit%C3%A9s
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- First Peoples Wellness Circle
1, record 7, English, First%20Peoples%20Wellness%20Circle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Native Mental Health Association of Canada 1, record 7, English, Native%20Mental%20Health%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- NMHAC 1, record 7, English, NMHAC
former designation, correct
- NMHAC 1, record 7, English, NMHAC
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The First Peoples Wellness Circle has a vision, mission, and long-term plan to promote and enhance native mental health in Canada based on Indigenous worldview which is a unique perspective that differs significantly from Western conceptions of mental illness and mental health. 1, record 7, English, - First%20Peoples%20Wellness%20Circle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Native Mental Health Association of Canada (NMHAC) joined with the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation (NNAPF) on June 25, 2015 to form the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation. In recognition of this historic transformative step the NMHAC has chosen to rename their organization to more accurately reflect their efforts to promote Indigenous holistic approaches to healing and wellness with the First Peoples of Canada. As a partner of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, the NMHAC is now called the First Peoples Wellness Circle. 1, record 7, English, - First%20Peoples%20Wellness%20Circle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Troubles mentaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- First Peoples Wellness Circle
1, record 7, French, First%20Peoples%20Wellness%20Circle
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Native Mental Health Association of Canada 1, record 7, French, Native%20Mental%20Health%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- NMHAC 1, record 7, French, NMHAC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- NMHAC 1, record 7, French, NMHAC
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-11-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cultural hegemony
1, record 8, English, cultural%20hegemony
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a group of people to hold power over social institutions, and thus, to strongly influence the everyday thoughts, expectations, and behavior of the rest of society by directing the normative ideas, values, and beliefs that become the dominant worldview of a society. 2, record 8, English, - cultural%20hegemony
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hégémonie culturelle
1, record 8, French, h%C3%A9g%C3%A9monie%20culturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hégémonie culturelle [...] Ce concept cherche à rendre compte de l’emprise des représentations et des valeurs des classes dominantes sur les pratiques et les croyances collectives. 2, record 8, French, - h%C3%A9g%C3%A9monie%20culturelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-09-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- metaparadigm
1, record 9, English, metaparadigm
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Metaparadigm : represents the worldview of a discipline(the most global perspective that subsumes more specific views and approaches to the central concepts with which it is concerned). 2, record 9, English, - metaparadigm
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- métaparadigme
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9taparadigme
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[..] la Faculté a choisi de l'ancrer au métaparadigme infirmier qui suggère que quatre concepts centraux guident la discipline dans ses avancées scientifiques et dans son positionnement socioprofessionnel. Ces quatre concepts sont : le soin, la personne, la santé et l'environnement. 2, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9taparadigme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Métaparadigme infirmier. 2, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9taparadigme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Filosofía (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- metaparadigma
1, record 9, Spanish, metaparadigma
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de conceptos globales que identifican los fenómenos particulares de interés para una disciplina, así como las proposiciones globales que afirman las relaciones entre ellos. Dichas relaciones se establecen de una manera abstracta. 2, record 9, Spanish, - metaparadigma
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
- Religion (General)
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
- Psychology of Communication
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- worldview
1, record 10, English, worldview
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- world-view 2, record 10, English, world%2Dview
correct
- world view 3, record 10, English, world%20view
correct
- weltanschauung 4, record 10, English, weltanschauung
correct, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conception of the course of events in and of the purpose of the world as a whole forming a philosophical view or apprehension of the universe: the idea embodied in a cosmology: outlook on the world. 3, record 10, English, - worldview
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our worldview frames all we think or do--our understanding of a purpose for existence, our concepts of right and wrong, what we think is fair or unfair, and ideas we can accept and those we must reject. 5, record 10, English, - worldview
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Weltanschauung" is a German noun, which is often capitalized in English. 6, record 10, English, - worldview
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
- Religion (Généralités)
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
- Psychologie de la communication
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vision du monde
1, record 10, French, vision%20du%20monde
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enfin, le traducteur sait que la diversité dans la conception et dans l'expression, bref dans la vision du monde, est peut-être une des gloires de l'homme [...]. 2, record 10, French, - vision%20du%20monde
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Filosofía (Generalidades)
- Religión (Generalidades)
- Previsiones y condiciones económicas
- Psicología de la comunicación
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cosmovisión
1, record 10, Spanish, cosmovisi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Worldview International Foundation
1, record 11, English, Worldview%20International%20Foundation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- WIF 1, record 11, English, WIF
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Worldview International Foundation(Worldview) with International Headquarters in Sri Lanka, founded in 1979, is a unique development organization with hands-on experience, knowledge and the capacity to cover the entire gamut of communication and media activities for development. The range from participatory grassroots projects to production and dissemination of the latest virtual reality products. It strives to be the forefront of the communication revolution by the constant application of new technology to support sustainable human development. 2, record 11, English, - Worldview%20International%20Foundation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Main title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions, with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 11, English, - Worldview%20International%20Foundation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Worldview International Foundation
1, record 11, French, Worldview%20International%20Foundation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- WIF 1, record 11, French, WIF
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vedette principale extraite du document intitulé : «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United-Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 11, French, - Worldview%20International%20Foundation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-04-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Causa International
1, record 12, English, Causa%20International
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Promote a viable God-centered alternative to Marxism worldview of the society in the future 1, record 12, English, - Causa%20International
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Causa International
1, record 12, French, Causa%20International
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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