The Renaissance - Worldview Flashcards
Be able to identify the eight (8) Worldview categories and explain how they shape a person’s perspective of the world.
- Geography
- Time
- Knowledge
- Society
- Economy
- Beliefs
- Values
How does GEOGRAPHY shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Geography can shape a person’s perspective of the world through the influence it has on what one might wear, eat, and how they behave/act. It also influences their language that they might speak, and what they know/live by. For example, a school in Canada is from September to June, while the school in Australia is from January to December. The place you live may also impact the way you see/think of certain things or certain countries. It may also affect the activities you do (sledding happens in cold countries).
How does TIME shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Time can shape a person’s perspective of the world through its influence on one’s daily tasks/activities. Time affects when we go to school/work, when we eat, when we sleep, etc. Time also has a big influence on the weather/seasons. The weather depends on the time of the year it is.
How does KNOWLEDGE shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Knowledge can shape a person’s perspective of the world because it influences how and what you learn. Knowledge is able to educate people, but certain people get certain educations from different people. This influences one’s view, as they apply the knowledge they were taught to everyday life, so it will impact their decisions and views on things. This difference in knowledge may make people judge/question other people about their different education.
How does SOCIETY shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Society can shape a person’s perspective of the world through its influence on one’s social status and social understanding of the world. This means that if in order to be socially accepted you need to be skinny and pretty, then people will view the world this way.
How does ECONOMY shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Economy can shape a person’s perspective of the world through its influence on how one makes money and what their main industry is. In this way, people may see the world differently because they might have a different type of industry and different bills. It also influences the resources brought in to your country and how much of those resources are available.
How do BELIEFS shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Beliefs can shape a person’s perspective of the world through its influence on your actions, morals, and way you dress. Most people have to act a certain way, in which they were taught to because of their religion. It also influences how you think of your afterlife.
How do VALUES shape a person’s perspective of the world/their worldview?
Values can shape a person’s perspective of the world through its influence on what you find important. For most people, what they value is a part of who they are, and are usually carrying that value wherever they go.
