UNGS Week 1 Philosophy & WorldView

Worldview

A comprehensive set of beliefs about fundamental aspects of reality that influences perceiving, thinking, knowing, and doing.

Weltanschauung

The German term translated as 'worldview'.

Ontology

The study of being, existence, and reality.

Cosmology

The study of the origins and eventual fate of the universe.

Theology

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge, its nature, and how it can be acquired.

Anthropology

The study of humans, human behavior, and societies.

Axiology

The study of values and value judgments.

Teleology

The study of purpose or design in natural phenomena.

Existential Questions

Fundamental questions concerning existence, purpose, and the nature of reality.

Human Cultures

The different customs, beliefs, and practices of various human societies.

Comprehensive Worldview

A worldview that includes elements such as ontology, cosmology, theology, epistemology, anthropology, axiology, and teleology.

Presupposition

An assumption taken for granted as a basis for reasoning or argument.

Philosophy of Life

An individual's foundational beliefs that inform their understanding and approach to life.

Inter-Civilisational Dialogues

Conversations and exchanges between different civilizations to foster understanding and cooperation.

Empirical Research

Research grounded in observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Ideology

A system of ideas and ideals that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Human Behavior

The range of behaviors exhibited by humans influenced by various factors including culture and environment.

Critics

Individuals who express unfavorable opinions or judgments, often questioning beliefs or practices.

Constructivism

A philosophy of learning and knowledge construction emphasizing collaboration and individual experience.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be thought to be.