Many people disagree with the writer's personal Weltanschauung [ˌvɛlt.ənˈʃaʊ.ʊŋ], but most can appreciate the quality and thoughtfulness of her work.

Weltanschauung [ˌvɛlt.ənˈʃaʊ.ʊŋ]
noun
A Weltanschauung is a worldview; in other words, a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint. The word is typically capitalized.

The German word Weltanschauung literally means "world view"; it combines Welt, meaning "world," with Anschauung, meaning "view."

Note that the word is typically capitalized in English, as all nouns are in German.

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