15 Questions
Which subjects are included in the field of social studies?
History, culture, geography, and political science
Who first coined the term 'social studies'?
American educators
What is one of the purposes of social studies at the higher education level?
To integrate several disciplines into a coherent field
What does social studies aim to train students for?
Informed, responsible participation in a diverse democratic society
What does the content of social studies provide?
The necessary background for informed participation in society
Which term is a calque of the German word 'Weltanschauung'?
Worldview
What does the term 'Weltanschauung' refer to in German philosophy?
A wide world perception
What is encompassed by a person's or society's worldview?
Knowledge, culture, and point of view
What does the term 'Weltanschauung' mean in English?
Worldview
What does a worldview provide a framework for?
Interpreting the world and interacting with it
Which term refers to the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society, encompassing their knowledge, culture, and point of view?
Weltanschauung
What does the German word 'Weltanschauung' mean?
Perception of the world
Which field of study is the concept of worldview fundamental to?
German philosophy
What does a worldview provide a framework for?
Interpreting the world
In cognitive philosophy and the cognitive sciences, what is the term for the study of worldview?
Cognitive philosophy
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