tenets

Doctrine's building blocks

Tenets are the core principles or beliefs of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy.

Every system of thought has its tenets—the fundamental ideas its adherents accept as true: the tenets of Buddhism, the basic tenets of capitalism.

The word implies beliefs that define a system rather than incidental opinions.

religious

dogma

Unchallengeable official beliefs

creedStatement of belief
faithTrust without proof
doctrineEstablished body of teachings

orthodoxy · canon · theology · catechism · scripture · commandments · articles of faith · precepts · sacraments · liturgy

philosophical

principles

Foundational moral beliefs

axiomsAccepted starting principles
maximsSuccinct statements of truth
postulatesAssumed starting principles

doctrines · beliefs · convictions · ideals · worldview · epistemology · metaphysics · ethics · stoicism · utilitarianism

foundational

principles

Foundational moral beliefs

fundamentalsCore elements of something
cornerstonesEssential founding elements
pillarsLoad-bearing vertical structures

foundations · basics · essentials · groundwork · keystones · bedrock · guiding principles · underpinnings · framework

ethical

principles

Foundational moral beliefs

moralsPrinciples of right conduct
valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
ethicsStudy of right conduct

codes · standards · integrity · virtue · conduct · guidelines · norms · ideals · convictions · conscience

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