| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | absolutes | fixed principles without exception |
| 2. | allegiances | loyalties to beliefs or causes |
| 3. | anchors | stabilizing guiding principles |
| 4. | articles of belief | accepted points of belief |
| 5. | articles of faith | deeply accepted beliefs |
| 6. | attitudes | settled ways of thinking |
| 7. | basics | fundamental principles or ideas |
| 8. | beacons | guiding standards or examples |
| 9. | belief structure | arranged system of beliefs |
| 10. | belief system | organized set of beliefs |
| 11. | beliefs | deeply held ideas or convictions |
| 12. | benchmarks | reference standards for comparison |
| 13. | certainties | beliefs held as sure |
| 14. | code | system of principles or rules |
| 15. | codes of conduct | rules for proper behavior |
| 16. | commitments | things firmly dedicated to |
| 17. | convictions | firmly held beliefs or opinions |
| 18. | core beliefs | most central held beliefs |
| 19. | core principles | most central guiding principles |
| 20. | creed | guiding set of beliefs |
| 21. | deep convictions | strongly held beliefs |
| 22. | devotions | strong loyalties or commitments |
| 23. | doctrine | set of beliefs or principles |
| 24. | dogma | authoritative set of beliefs |
| 25. | driving ideals | ideals that motivate actions |
| 26. | duties | moral or social responsibilities |
| 27. | ethical beliefs | beliefs about moral conduct |
| 28. | ethical compass | guide for moral choices |
| 29. | ethical framework | structure for moral decisions |
| 30. | ethical standards | standards of moral behavior |
| 31. | ethics | moral principles guiding behavior |
| 32. | ethos | guiding spirit or character |
| 33. | faith | strong trust or belief |
| 34. | fidelities | faithful adherence to principles |
| 35. | first principles | basic foundational truths |
| 36. | foundations | underlying principles or basis |
| 37. | frame of reference | set of guiding assumptions |
| 38. | fundamentals | basic principles or essentials |
| 39. | guidelines | general rules for behavior |
| 40. | guideposts | markers for decisions and conduct |
| 41. | guiding beliefs | beliefs directing choices and actions |
| 42. | guiding principles | principles directing behavior |
| 43. | guiding standards | standards directing behavior |
| 44. | guiding stars | main principles for direction |
| 45. | habits of mind | usual patterns of thought |
| 46. | honor | high moral standards and respect |
| 47. | ideals | standards of perfection or excellence |
| 48. | imperatives | things felt as necessary |
| 49. | inner code | personal moral rules |
| 50. | inner law | internal sense of duty |
| 51. | integrity | adherence to moral principles |
| 52. | leanings | natural preferences or tendencies |
| 53. | life philosophy | personal guiding outlook |
| 54. | lodestar | guiding principle or ideal |
| 55. | loyalties | faithful commitments or attachments |
| 56. | maxims | short statements of guiding principles |
| 57. | mindset | established way of thinking |
| 58. | moral code | personal rules of right conduct |
| 59. | moral compass | inner guide to rightness |
| 60. | moral convictions | firm beliefs about rightness |
| 61. | moral framework | structure for judging rightness |
| 62. | moral sense | ability to judge rightness |
| 63. | moral standards | standards of right conduct |
| 64. | morals | standards of right and wrong |
| 65. | norms | accepted standards of behavior |
| 66. | obligations | duties felt as binding |
| 67. | orientation | general guiding outlook |
| 68. | outlook | general attitude or perspective |
| 69. | personal standards | individual measures of conduct |
| 70. | philosophy | guiding outlook or set of beliefs |
| 71. | platform | set of stated principles |
| 72. | precepts | rules guiding conduct or thought |
| 73. | principles | basic standards of right conduct |
| 74. | prior commitments | important principles already embraced |
| 75. | priorities | things regarded as most important |
| 76. | reference points | standards used for guidance |
| 77. | responsibilities | duties or obligations owed |
| 78. | rules | prescribed principles or standards |
| 79. | ruling principles | main principles governing actions |
| 80. | scheme of beliefs | organized set of beliefs |
| 81. | scruples | moral reservations about actions |
| 82. | sense of duty | feeling of moral obligation |
| 83. | sense of right | awareness of moral correctness |
| 84. | set of beliefs | collection of held ideas |
| 85. | set of principles | collection of guiding rules |
| 86. | standards | accepted levels of behavior or quality |
| 87. | taste | personal standards of preference |
| 88. | teachings | principles or beliefs taught |
| 89. | tenets | principles or beliefs held true |
| 90. | touchstones | standards used for judgment |
| 91. | traditions | long-held beliefs or practices |
| 92. | truths | beliefs accepted as true |
| 93. | underpinnings | supporting principles or ideas |
| 94. | value system | organized set of priorities |
| 95. | verities | enduring truths or principles |
| 96. | virtues | admirable moral qualities |
| 97. | way of life | customary manner of living |
| 98. | way of thinking | habitual pattern of thought |
| 99. | worldview | overall perspective on life |
| 100. | yardsticks | standards for measuring worth |