orthodoxy

Definition

Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀρθοδοξία (orthodoxía), from ὀρθός (orthós, “correct”) + δόξα (dóxa, “way, opinion”). By surface analysis, orthodox + -y.

Example Sentences

• "[…] these tributes studiously ignore another aspect of his life: how, throughout his later career, Mr. Rustin repeatedly challenged progressive orthodoxies."
• "Orthodoxy of any kind, any pretense that a system of ideas is final and must be unquestioningly accepted as a whole, is the one view which of necessity antagonizes all intellectuals, whatever their views on particular issues."
• "The two concepts are so distinct within Christianity that they have different names — orthodoxy (right belief) and orthopraxy (right conduct)."

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