Starter quiz
- A person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world is known as a ...
- 'worldview' ✓
- Which definition of religion is most accurate?
- a system of beliefs which includes worship of a supreme being ✓
- a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices
- a system of beliefs that help inform someone's attitude
- a collection of rituals which must be followed
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- Do worldviews easily change over time?
- They change whenever someone is confronted with new evidence.
- They are usually very stable and only change with significant life experiences. ✓
- They change frequently based on popular opinions and trends.
- Once formed, they never change.
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- What method did Socrates use to encourage people to reflect on their worldviews?
- He told them what his views were.
- He used questioning to encourage them to critically examine their beliefs. ✓
- He taught them that there are definite answers to life's big questions.
- He criticised their views.
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- What were the worldviews of Plato and Aristotle?
- Aristotle⇔we can know the truth by using observation and experience ✓
- Plato⇔using reason helps us remember the perfect forms of what we experience ✓
- What do philosophers use logic for?
- to help them think clearly and make valid arguments ✓
- to confirm what they believe
- to think critically about their own worldviews ✓
- to find support for the view they already hold
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Exit quiz
- Why is it inevitable that everyone has a worldview?
- because everyone encounters different ideas and experiences in life ✓
- because society dictates a single way of thinking
- because individuals can choose to adopt someone else's beliefs
- because everyone is born with a perspective on life
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- Which are characteristics of worldviews?
- they are shaped by individual experiences ✓
- they do not change over time
- they influence how people interpret what happens to them ✓
- they can be proved with evidence
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- What factors can contribute to the formation of a worldview?
- religion ✓
- personal taste
- upbringing ✓
- trends
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- Which worldviews have influenced which career choices?
- Education is key to personal development⇔teacher ✓
- Everyone deserves a second chance.⇔social worker ✓
- Nature must be protected for the future.⇔environmental scientist ✓
- Success is achieved through hard work.⇔business executive ✓
- What are the benefits of reflecting on our worldviews?
- It helps us feel certain about our beliefs.
- It helps us understand our personal beliefs and values better. ✓
- It encourages tolerance of other people's perspectives. ✓
- It encourages us to realise we are wrong to have beliefs.
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- Why is it important to be aware of your own worldview when studying religious education?
- It helps you to see where you might be biased. ✓
- It means you can accept other people's views.
- It allows you to put together evidence against other worldviews.
- It enhances your ability to appreciate diverse perspectives. ✓
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Key learning points
- Our worldview is a product of many influencing factors.
- Our upbringing and social experiences may help shape how we interpret information and events.
- We are not always aware of the things which impact our wordlview.
- It may be helpful to recognise our worldview when considering the beliefs and practices of others.
Common misconception
Not everyone has a worldview and someone's worldview is entirely their own choice.
We may not be conscious of having a worldview but everyone stands somewhere and our worldview is influenced by many external factors.
Keywords
Influence - the ability to shape or change someone's beliefs, thoughts or actions
Perspective - a particular way of thinking or viewing something
Religion - a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices. People who follow a religion are religious
Values - core beliefs that guide how a person behaves and makes decisions
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