noun (n)

• a mental position from which things are viewed(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians.
  

  Synonym:
  point of view, stand, standpoint
  

  source: wordnet30
• a place from which something can be viewed(noun.location)

  Synonym:
  vantage point
  

  source: wordnet30