(n.) A fixed point or station; a basis or fundamental principle; a position from which objects or principles are viewed, and according to which they are compared and judged.

Anschauung angle angle of vision base basis coign of vantage direction distance eye footing frame of reference framework ground light mental outlook outlook perspective place point of view position post reference system regard respect seat side sight situation slant stand standing station status system universe vantage vantage point venue view viewpoint