In philosophy, a widely held belief or opinion, especially one that is not based on certain knowledge.
From ancient Greek 'doxa' (δόξα), meaning 'opinion' or 'reputation.' In classical philosophy, it was contrasted with 'episteme' (true knowledge).
Plato famously argued that 'doxa' was mere opinion without real understanding, setting up a debate that philosophers still have today about the difference between what we believe and what we actually know.
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