A statement that is both a belief and a desire.
Example
Statement that one ought to keep ones promises.
- Belief: One ought to keep their promises
- Desires: I want people to keep their promises
Besire in dystopia
If for example, you were raised in a dystopia and you believed the world was good. If that world turns out to be different, you would:
- Change your belief about the world (changing belief)
- Want to change the world to be better (keep your desire)