In this chapter we are considering how one’s worldview determines his or her views on other aspects of their lives. The text discusses this in terms of religion because religion “provides a framework for human life, helping us address the most profound and challenging questions that we encounter as existing beings.” Read pages 383, starting at the section “Religious Beliefs Require Sufficient Evidence: Clifford,” (By a picture of Clifford) to 398 (End of chapter) to gain understanding of how some great thinkers have approached the interaction of faith and reason. Consider their approach as you critically examine your personal worldview and how it actually plays out in your daily life. Here are some questions to help guide your thinking. Do not answer these questions.They are here to help guide you in finding the issues that are important to you. Consider things like:
– What is the meaning and purpose of my life?
– What is my destiny, both as an individual and as a member of a community of individuals?
– How I ought to conduct my life? What values should I live by?
– What happens to me when I die? What is the relation of death to life?
– Can we prove the existence of God? What is good? What is evil?
Write an overview of your examination reflecting your current thoughts. Pay careful attention to where your stated worldview is inconsistent with your thoughts, actions, and beliefs as these are the areas that will cause you the most difficulty as you navigate life. I am not looking for anything overly personal (consider everything, but only write what you are comfortable with), and I will only be grading how well you understand and apply the philosophical concepts you discuss.
The assignment must be submitted through Canvas and should be 1 ½ – 2 pages long, typed, double spaced, and submitted in Word format. [lastname_firstname_Homework 3]
PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to help you to identify the areas of your life where your actions do not match your worldview and the issues that that can cause.
