Understanding Philosophy & Islamic Worldview
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According to Paul Herbert, a worldview is a set of presuppositions and assumptions dealing with which of the following?

  • The construction and internationalization of personal religious beliefs
  • The organization of the universe and the purposes of human life
  • The foundation on which we live and the nature of human cultures
  • The nature of reality and the ends of human life (correct)

    • According to James Sire, a worldview provides a basic constitution of reality and the foundation on which we live, move, and have our being. What does this constitution include?

  • Presuppositions and assumptions that may be true, partially true or entirely false (correct)
  • Assumptions developed by human intellect on the basis of human cultures
  • A guide or map toward realizing one's religious, social, political, economic, and cultural views
  • An individual oriented accomplishment as a sort of personal religious belief in construction

    • What does a worldview serve as, according to the text?

  • An individual oriented accomplishment as a personal religious belief in construction
  • A concept developed by human intellect on the basis of assumptions pertaining to human cultures
  • A guide or map toward realizing one's religious, social, political, economic, and cultural views (correct)
  • A set of presuppositions and assumptions dealing with the nature of reality

    • In what way does James Sire describe a worldview?

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    What is included in Paul Herbert's definition of a worldview?

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    Study Notes

    Philosophy & Worldview

    • The term "worldview" is an English translation of the German term "weltanschauung".
    • In Arabic, "worldview" can be translated to "ru'yat lil-wujud" ‫رؤية للوجود‬, meaning "a view of existence", or "al-naẓrat al-‘ālamiyyah" ‫النظرة العالمية‬, meaning "the global perspective".
    • In Malay, "worldview" can be translated to "pandangan alam", "pandangan semesta", or "pandangan sarwa", all meaning "a view of the world".

    Meanings of Worldview

    • A set of beliefs on fundamental aspects of reality, including:
      • Perceiving
      • Knowing
      • Doing
    • A view of life
    • A perception of the world
    • Study of the world and its aspects
    • A particular philosophy of life

    Additional Meanings of Worldview

    • A concept of the world held by individuals and groups
    • A philosophy of life
    • A mind-set and outlook on life
    • A formula for life
    • An ideology for faith

    Comprehensive Meaning of Worldview

    • A set of attitudes on a wide range of fundamental matters
    • A comprehensive set of propositions about various aspects of the world
    • A unified and comprehensive view of the world around us and man's place within it

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    Test your knowledge on the basic concepts of philosophy and the Islamic worldview, including definitions, meanings, and the necessity for interCivilisational dialogues. Explore the interdisciplinary studies of 2020-2021.

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