Glossary / Lexicon
Conviction
Conviction are beliefs that are important to a person and that evoke strong emotion .
According to Nietzsche, Conviction are beliefs that are thought to correspond to some absolute truth and, as such, are immutable and dangerous.
Please see also Opinions.
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