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  2. Nirvana fallacy - Wikipedia

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    Under this fallacy, the choice is not between real world solutions; it is, rather, a choice between one realistic achievable possibility and another unrealistic solution that could in some way be "better". It is also related to the appeal to purity fallacy where the person rejects all criticism on basis of it being applied to a non ideal case.

  3. Self-discrepancy theory - Wikipedia

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    The self-discrepancy theory states that individuals compare their "actual" self to internalized standards or the "ideal/ought self". Inconsistencies between "actual", "ideal" (idealized version of yourself created from life experiences) and "ought" (who persons feel they should be or should become) are associated with emotional discomforts (e.g., fear, threat, restlessness).

  4. 'Not ideal behaviour - but I thought he was cheating' - AOL

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    Twenty years on, it remains one of the most iconic images in Premier League history and Martin Keown is not holding back about his expressive celebrations when Ruud van Nistelrooy missed a last ...

  5. Suicidal ideation - Wikipedia

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    Suicidal ideation, or suicidal thoughts, is the thought process of having ideas, or ruminations about the possibility of completing suicide. [1] It is not a diagnosis but is a symptom of some mental disorders, use of certain psychoactive drugs, and can also occur in response to adverse life circumstances without the presence of a mental disorder.

  6. Glossary of Stoicism terms - Wikipedia

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    προκόπτων: Stoic disciple. A person making progress. Even though one has not obtained the wisdom of a sage; when appropriate actions are increasingly chosen, fewer and fewer mistakes will be made, and one will be prokoptôn, making progress. prolêpsis πρόληψις: preconception possessed by all rational beings. prosochē

  7. Euphemism - Wikipedia

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    A euphemism (/ ˈ juː f ə m ɪ z əm / YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. [1] Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.

  8. Normativity - Wikipedia

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    In the social sciences, the term "normative" has broadly the same meaning as its usage in philosophy, but may also relate, in a sociological context, to the role of cultural 'norms'; the shared values or institutions that structural functionalists regard as constitutive of the social structure and social cohesion.

  9. Good and evil - Wikipedia

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    The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with part of the world with dualistic world view of distinct good and evil concept and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. You may improve this article , discuss the issue on the talk page , or create a new article , as appropriate.