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Worldviews
A Brief Introduction
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Each individual develops
his/her own worldview
What all humans have in common...
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What is a worldview ?
the purpose of life existence of a supernatural origins and expressions of values
and morality (good/evil) making meaning of death and of
life origins of the universe and of life
A worldview generally refers to personal beliefs about:
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What is a worldview ?
Another way to think of it:
A person’s worldview
consists of his/her answers
to a great many questions
about life and livingYour worldview is your set
of answers to those
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Worldview Introspection
Mortality / Afterlife
For example, your worldview includes your personal beliefs about …
Q: After death, what? The Brights’ Network
Worldview Introspection
For example, your worldview includes your personal beliefs about …
Personhood
Q: When does it start?
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Worldview Development
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Brief Overview
Developing a Worldview
Birth
Death
Multiple Influences
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educational
geographical
familial
global
cultural
parental
Multiple Influences
Environmental And Hereditary
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Perpetuating a Worldview
guided exposure
experiential
interpretation
screening of
experiences
Intrinsic Purposeful
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Education / Schooling
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Owning a Worldview
It’s yours
It can change
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