Metanarrative - Are large scale theories and philosophies. For example religion and art.
Essentialism - George Lakoff summarizes Aristotle's view: "those properties that make the thing what it is, and without which it would be not that kind of thing."
Utopian - Moving forwards to achieve an ideal and "perfect" society.
Axiomatic - Something that is completely truthful and unquestionable
Dystopian - Meaning the opposite of "Utopian." An unpleasant or bad place.
Scepticism - Having a doubtful attitude towards the truth of something.
Pluralism - Allowing a variety of groups to function as one society. Working together despite cultural differences.
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