This document contains multiple sample essays responding to a prompt about personal worldviews. The prompt asks about the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism, and requires addressing seven basic worldview questions. The document includes three sample essays that discuss these topics from different perspectives, such as discussing spirituality, the relationship between science and religion, and how philosophical concepts influence views of spirituality. It provides examples of how individuals integrate faith-based and scientific perspectives in analyzing their personal worldviews.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in the study of religion, including:
1) Belief systems, community, stories, practices, and aesthetics are some of the main characteristics of religions.
2) Religions are concerned with understanding ultimate reality or the sacred. Theism, atheism, and non-theism describe different views on the existence of God or gods.
3) Religious experiences can be social, sensory, or interior experiences that take place in the mind. Rudolf Otto and Sigmund Freud provided influential theories on the nature of religious experience.
The document discusses several worldviews including naturalism, scientism, materialism, and postmodernism. It argues that these worldviews cannot adequately answer important questions about reality, morality, the purpose of life, and what happens after death. The document also discusses how Christianity and its assumptions about the universe enabled the development of modern science. It asserts that naturalism/materialism is based on circular reasoning and fails to make its adherents better people.
A power point for a titled What is Truth? A talk about Postmodernism, Naturalism and the Christian World View, given by Dr. John Oakes at Rutgers University 11/20-09.
This document discusses humanism and its criticisms of religion. It notes that humanism sees humankind as capable of reaching its potential without religion, stresses individual autonomy, and is linked to modernity. Modernity emphasized evidence, progress, and dismissed religious ethics. The 1933 Humanist Manifesto stated that traditional religions were powerless to solve 20th century problems. Notable humanists included John Dewey, Albert Einstein, and Kurt Vonnegut. Postmodernism reacted against modernism's emphasis on reason and progress, instead stressing experience and uncertainty. Postmodern theology focuses on human weakness and nonsensory religious experiences over doctrines.
Cynthia Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez's wife, believes his wife Madonna has used the Jewish mysticism of Kabbalah to brainwash her husband. Philosophy of religion examines religious concepts and experiences philosophically rather than promoting or defending religious doctrines. It analyzes concepts like God, salvation, and worship to understand the nature of religious language compared to other domains like science and ethics.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses whether religion is uniquely human or if it has roots in cognitive mechanisms shared with other animals. While many scholars see religion as dependent on human capacities like language and symbolism, the author argues religion arises from a perceptual strategy of attributing agency to ambiguous stimuli that is common to both humans and other animals. Seeing religion as grounded in intuitive cognitive processes found broadly in the animal kingdom may help explain why religious ideas exist rather than focusing on their social functions.
Power Point Literature Review Nature Vs. Nurturelatanyabass
This document discusses the long-standing debate around whether nature (genetics) or nurture (environmental factors) has a greater influence on human development. It reviews perspectives from fields like psychology, criminology, philosophy and studies on topics like intelligence and the effects of family and peer relationships. While many experts have argued for either nature or nurture as the dominant factor, most modern psychologists view both as important influences that interact in shaping human development, with neither being solely responsible. The question of the relative impact of each remains an active area of research.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in the study of religion, including:
1) Belief systems, community, stories, practices, and aesthetics are some of the main characteristics of religions.
2) Religions are concerned with understanding ultimate reality or the sacred. Theism, atheism, and non-theism describe different views on the existence of God or gods.
3) Religious experiences can be social, sensory, or interior experiences that take place in the mind. Rudolf Otto and Sigmund Freud provided influential theories on the nature of religious experience.
The document discusses several worldviews including naturalism, scientism, materialism, and postmodernism. It argues that these worldviews cannot adequately answer important questions about reality, morality, the purpose of life, and what happens after death. The document also discusses how Christianity and its assumptions about the universe enabled the development of modern science. It asserts that naturalism/materialism is based on circular reasoning and fails to make its adherents better people.
A power point for a titled What is Truth? A talk about Postmodernism, Naturalism and the Christian World View, given by Dr. John Oakes at Rutgers University 11/20-09.
This document discusses humanism and its criticisms of religion. It notes that humanism sees humankind as capable of reaching its potential without religion, stresses individual autonomy, and is linked to modernity. Modernity emphasized evidence, progress, and dismissed religious ethics. The 1933 Humanist Manifesto stated that traditional religions were powerless to solve 20th century problems. Notable humanists included John Dewey, Albert Einstein, and Kurt Vonnegut. Postmodernism reacted against modernism's emphasis on reason and progress, instead stressing experience and uncertainty. Postmodern theology focuses on human weakness and nonsensory religious experiences over doctrines.
Cynthia Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez's wife, believes his wife Madonna has used the Jewish mysticism of Kabbalah to brainwash her husband. Philosophy of religion examines religious concepts and experiences philosophically rather than promoting or defending religious doctrines. It analyzes concepts like God, salvation, and worship to understand the nature of religious language compared to other domains like science and ethics.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses whether religion is uniquely human or if it has roots in cognitive mechanisms shared with other animals. While many scholars see religion as dependent on human capacities like language and symbolism, the author argues religion arises from a perceptual strategy of attributing agency to ambiguous stimuli that is common to both humans and other animals. Seeing religion as grounded in intuitive cognitive processes found broadly in the animal kingdom may help explain why religious ideas exist rather than focusing on their social functions.
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This document discusses the long-standing debate around whether nature (genetics) or nurture (environmental factors) has a greater influence on human development. It reviews perspectives from fields like psychology, criminology, philosophy and studies on topics like intelligence and the effects of family and peer relationships. While many experts have argued for either nature or nurture as the dominant factor, most modern psychologists view both as important influences that interact in shaping human development, with neither being solely responsible. The question of the relative impact of each remains an active area of research.
The document presents arguments both for and against the existence of God. The arguments for include: 1) the complex design in the universe implies a superior intelligent designer; 2) an objective moral authority is needed to determine right from wrong; and 3) humans need ultimate purpose and meaning that only a transcendent being could provide. The arguments against include: 1) only observable physical things are real or true, and God has never been observed; 2) morality and human value arise naturally from human societies rather than requiring a God; and 3) complex design and creativity exist naturally in the physical universe and do not require a superior being.
The document discusses the philosophy of man. It begins by defining philosophy as a search for meaning and a quest to understand reality. It then discusses different views on the composition of man, including:
1) Dualism, which views man as composed of body and spirit. This includes both radical dualism, seeing spirit as superior to body, and moderate dualism emphasizing their unity.
2) Monism, which views man as a single unified being rather than dual in nature.
3) Materialism, which sees man as solely physical and reduces the mind to the operations of the body.
The document explores these perspectives on the fundamental nature and components of human beings.
This document discusses the perceived conflict between faith and science. It argues that faith and science make truth claims about reality and should not be seen as incompatible. While some view higher education as leading to less faith, studies show this is an oversimplification. The document outlines different types of conflicts between faith and science from a sociological perspective and proposes models for reconciling them, including recognizing they have different goals. It concludes that both faith and science point to our need for salvation in Christ.
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Religion and Science
By Albert Einstein
(The following article by Albert Einstein appeared in the New York Times Magazine on
November 9, 1930 pp 1-4. It has been reprinted in Ideas and Opinions, Crown
Publishers, Inc. 1954, pp 36 - 40. It also appears in Einstein's book The World as I See
It, Philosophical Library, New York, 1949, pp. 24 - 28.)
Everything that the human race has done and thought is concerned with the satisfaction
of deeply felt needs and the assuagement of pain. One has to keep this constantly in
mind if one wishes to understand spiritual movements and their development. Feeling
and longing are the motive force behind all human endeavor and human creation, in
however exalted a guise the latter may present themselves to us. Now what are the
feelings and needs that have led men to religious thought and belief in the widest sense
of the words? A little consideration will suffice to show us that the most varying
emotions preside over the birth of religious thought and experience. With primitive man
it is above all fear that evokes religious notions - fear of hunger, wild beasts, sickness,
death. Since at this stage of existence understanding of causal connections is usually
poorly developed, the human mind creates illusory beings more or less analogous to
itself on whose wills and actions these fearful happenings depend. Thus one tries to
secure the favor of these beings by carrying out actions and offering sacrifices which,
according to the tradition handed down from generation to generation, propitiate them or
make them well disposed toward a mortal. In this sense I am speaking of a religion of
fear. This, though not created, is in an important degree stabilized by the formation of a
special priestly caste which sets itself up as a mediator between the people and the
beings they fear, and erects a hegemony on this basis. In many cases a leader or ruler or
a privileged class whose position rests on other factors combines priestly functions with
its secular authority in order to make the latter more secure; or the political rulers and the
priestly caste make common cause in their own interests.
The social impulses are another source of the crystallization of religion. Fathers and
mothers and the leaders of larger human communities are mortal and fallible. The desire
for guidance, love, and support prompts men to form the social or moral conception of
God. This is the God of Providence, who protects, disposes, rewards, and punishes; the
God who, according to the limits of the believer's outlook, loves and cherishes the life of
the tribe or of the human race, or even or life itself; the comforter in sorrow and
unsatisfied longing; he who preserves the souls of the dead. This is the social or moral
conception of God.
The Jewish scriptures admirably illustrate the development from the religion of fear to
moral religion, a development continued in the New Testament. The religions of all
civilized peoples, especially the peoples of the ...
Man can be understood from different philosophical perspectives. Some views see man as dualistic, composed of both body and spirit. Others see man as monistic, consisting of either just the spiritual or just the physical. Christianity typically views man as tripartite - with body, soul, and spirit. As a person, man is a rational being with free will and dignity. Philosophically examining the nature and composition of man can provide insights into human existence.
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This document discusses obsession from a Spiritist perspective. It begins by explaining that according to Spiritism, the meaning of life is transcendence through successive lives on Earth in order to develop our spiritual abilities. It then discusses how Kardec discovered the subconscious and dimensions of life through Spiritism before Freud. Finally, it notes that some psychiatrists criticize Spiritism for invading their domains, but that Kardec in fact raised issues like the subconscious before Freud through his Spiritist research.
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The document discusses several key topics in philosophy of religion including:
- Philosophy of religion examines fundamental religious concepts and themes through various areas of philosophy like metaphysics and epistemology.
- It investigates religious significance of events and features of the natural world. While related to theology, philosophy of religion's goal is objective analysis rather than defense of particular religions.
- Philosophy of religion addresses real-world religious practices and is relevant due to religion's influence. It also intersects with many areas of philosophy due to religion's comprehensive claims.
- The document then discusses definitions of religion, forms of religious belief like theism and atheism, and key attributes of God from a philosophical perspective.
This document defines key religious concepts and terms to help understand the topics being presented about religion. It defines religion as a set of beliefs and practices focused on deities or gods. Spirituality involves recognizing something greater than oneself. Worldview refers to a collection of beliefs about life and the universe. Theology is the study of religious faith and experiences, especially regarding God. Eastern and Western beliefs are also defined. Pictures related to faith are shown to prompt reflection on what makes one happy about their own faith.
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scientism, and postmodernismPHI 413V Week 1 Assignment: Personal Worldview
InventoryWrite an 800-1,000 word essay on your personal worldview. Briefly discuss the
various possible meanings of the term “spirituality,” and your understanding of the
concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Primarily, address the following
seven basic worldview questions:What is prime reality?What is the nature of the world
around you?What is a human being?What happens to a person at death?Why is it possible
to know anything at all?How do people know what is right or wrong?What is the meaning of
human history?Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required for Personal
Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are
required to submit this Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay –
pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the
directions in the Student Success Center.PHI 413V Week 1 Topic 1 Discussion 1The ethos of
scientism and postmodernism has exacerbated the perceived philosophical and cultural
tension between science and religion. What is your perception of this tension? Use the
lecture and the topic readings to support your response.PHI 413V Week 1 Topic 1
Discussion 2What aspects of the topic readings do you find the most interesting? What is
your view of the analysis of disease and healing in the readings? Explain. Personal
Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism,
scientism, and postmodernism – Sample Essay 1Spirituality is applied differently for every
human being. Someone can exercise their spirituality by doing prayer in the church or
mosque or temples (Dennis, 2014). But someone may exercise his or her spiritual side by
silent and private prayer, yoga, meditation etc.Pluralism is a policy concerning with the
diversity of religious believe which are co exist in the society. According to worldview one
2. religion believes is not solitary and elite source of the divine truth (Rouner, 1984).
Acceptance of two or more religious believe mutually is even valid for the
purpose.Scientism is an application or believes which is applicable universally. This is a
scientific approach. It is an observation that experiential science comprises the majority
reliable worldview or the majority precious part of individual knowledge to the elimination
of other point of view (Williams & Robinson, 2014). Personal Worldview Inventory and
prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.Postmodernism is
kind of religious believe which is influenced by the postmodern philosophies. This view
considers and examines the orthodox views of the religious faith and applications.
Postmodern understandings of religion admit and worth a variety of miscellaneous
explanations of truth (Hungerford, 2010). There is a negative response of pointed difference
and worldwide Meta narrative in the sphere of postmodern belief and this reproduce one of
the nucleus of the philosophy.In spiritual believe prime reality refers to the sole power of
God and only God (Gaston, 1999). This view reflects the view that God is not touchable and
invisible, we have to feel the presence by the spiritual understanding. The person who
believes in God, they viewed that God has extreme power and there is no boundary of the
expectation from the supreme power.Nature is created by the God for our living and
maintains our family. It is created by the supreme power to maintain our personal
relationships. It present around us as it created by an autonomous supreme power.In the
discussion of spirituality, the discussion of human being is obvious. It is the basic question
the basic question that whether God created human being by his imagination or the human
beings are just the naked Ape. According to the spiritual concept, we can claim that human
beings are created by God at his imagination but if we consider the post modern concept of
spirituality we may conclude that human beings are created by nature.This is also a major
question in this part is that what happened to a person after death. the transformation may
apply here. The spiritual believes state that the sole of a human being never dies; it is the
body which extinguishes after the death of a human being.We are made by the supreme
almighty who has the knowledge about everything. He can be detonated as all knowing God.
The intelligence has developed under the several long process of evolution. Personal
Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism.We have the understanding about right or wrong because we are created
by God. The spiritual believes declares that the nature of the God is always good and that is
the reason for that we can determine and discriminate between the good and bad thing
around us. The scientific theory states that it is the effect of our social and cultural
upbringing which helps us to understand the meaning of good and bad.Human history
considered to be based on the particular question that whether we come from the God or
something else? General believes declares that the purpose of the God is to make paradise
on the Earth for this reason. The human life and community is based on this theory.
Scientific and post modernism theories state that the human beings are developed in the by
the evolution in the nature.By the answer of the all question we can get an idea about the
human and spiritual believes. It denotes the theory of originality of human being. It will help
the human being to understand the concept of right and wrong in human being. The
theories apply to the structure of family and human needs. Personal Worldview Inventory
3. and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism Along with these
entire queries in mind, we have a concise appear at what are possibly the chief worldviews
so as to people clutch in this contemporary planet. It is significant to measure that the
subsequent précis are tremendously brief, and we can think in unsophisticated way. The
theory of spirituality and believes are reflected the view of originality of the human being.
The spiritual practices are now influenced by the modern waves. This brings more scientific
views and ways in the theory. It encourages more modern approaches and reasoning to the
general spiritual believes.ReferencesDennis, P. (2014). Spirituality. Cork: BookBaby.Gaston,
R. (1999). God, Religion and Reality. Theology, 102(806), 132-133.
doi:10.1177/0040571×9910200218Hungerford, A. (2010). Postmodern belief. Princeton:
Princeton University Press.Rouner, L. (1984). Religious pluralism. Notre Dame, Ind.:
University of Notre Dame Press.WAAIJMAN, K. (2007). Spirituality – a Multifaceted
Phenomenon. Studies In Spirituality, 17(0), 1-113. doi:10.2143/sis.17.0.2024643Williams,
R., & Robinson, D. (2014). Scientism. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.Personal Worldview
Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism –
sample essay 2Understanding your personal worldview is important because this is how we
assess all aspects of life the world around us and our place in it. The Christian worldview
the laws of logic are universal and unchanging because they reflect the nature of the living
God. How do people define the terms God, Ethics, and Knowledge? How do the terms affect
the daily lives of others? I have found during my worldview search, that these three
components play a huge role in how I shape my thoughts experiences, education, and life
decisions.My beliefs about the existence and the character of God (Theology), the nature of
Knowledge (Epistemology), and discussing the main question is truth relative? In addition I
have discussed my beliefs about Ethics (Morality) and who is right and wrong? Who defines
right and wrong? Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay –
pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Are the moral laws the same for all people in all
cultures?It is difficult for the natural man to believe in something he cannot see, touch, or
feel (1Cor.2:14).The question for the Christian is solved with the first verse in the Bible. “In
the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen.1:1) the greatest proof in
addition to scripture is our daily fellowship in prayer, Gods revelations and our personal
experiences. (Psalms 19:1) states “The Heavens declare the Glory of God and the firmament
shows His handy work.” This passage is clearly saying there is no excuse for man not to
believe in God, for the beauty and the glory of the Heavens speak loudly saying “God
exists.”Knowledge is possible because of how God has made us. We learn from our senses
our experiences, but all true knowledge is ultimately dependent upon God.
(Proverbs1:7).”The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise
wisdom an instruction.” Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay –
pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.Ethics, or that which is good, is a reflection of the
character of God. God is the standard of good by which all things are measured, and his
standards are revealed through his word. Moral laws are pretty much the same in all
cultures, but their moral reasoning can be different depending on the specific culture. “But
seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to
you.”(Matthew 6:33). The only real ethic is to glorify God by having faith in him and giving
4. his kingdom priority in our lives. God has given us his revelation and to guide us in ethics, in
knowing what we should and should not do.The book of Proverbs was given to us to teach
us the right conduct. “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of
understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice and judgment, and equity: to
give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. A wise man will
hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.
Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise
wisdom and instruction.” Clearly the Bible teaches that truth is absolute and that it exists
under the authority and revelation of Jesus Christ.Religion describes our connection to God
as the one thing that exists. From this foundation we see the clear connection of how our
worldviews are formed. Understanding ones personal and Christian worldviews are
important, because they are determining factor of our moral code and ethics, and other
beliefs. These worldviews give us a general picture of all reality, which we relate our
experiences and knowledge. It helps us to put our daily experiences and choices into clearer
prospective. (Cosgrove, p. 28)As a Christian my worldviews are important for my on
salvation, for the well-being of my family, for the betterment of my community and
workplace. A Christian worldview is powered by knowing the Spirit that lives inside of us is
greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime
reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. I can do no less than to
love the Lord thy God with all my heart and soul. “The same came for a witness, to bear
witness of the light that all men through Him might believe.”(1 John 7)ConclusionIn
conclusion the personal world view is a substantial part of how we relate to life, world
events, each other, and helps us determine our part in this introspective living experience.
The Christian Worldview and how it supports Christianity, which is necessary in building a
relationship with the “Living God.” People across the world have their individual personal
views relating to God, ethics, and knowledge and strive to perfect their religion, which is
necessary in building a relationship with the creator. Personal Worldview Inventory and
prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Personal Worldview
Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism
sample essay 3Personal Worldview InventoryA worldview is the ultimate basis of reality,
common among cultures, made up of classes, norms, and values that offer the lens through
which people observe the universe(Shelly & Miller, 2006). Due to a worldview’s wide
perspective every person’s world view is unique; however similarities can be noted within
families, communities, and cultures. Spirituality can heavily influence an individual’s world
view and needs to be considered in order to holistically care for a person. Personal
Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism. The philosophical models of scientism and postmodernism are a present-
day hindrance to full approval of spirituality in healthcare. My worldview is strongly
influenced by my faith; however my science rich background is also abundantly present,
demonstrating the potential for a pluralistic relationship.Philosophical Concepts and
Spirituality Spirituality is a person’s discernment of beliefs that relate to their
connection with others and the connotation of life (“What is spirituality,” 2015). This is an
5. all-encompassing definition since spirituality can emanate in several forms. This practice is
not necessarily religious, but it is greatly important in the holistic treatment of patients. For
many years now in the medical grounds spirituality and religion has been pushed out in a
sense. Patient’s spirituality was not included in conversations or patient histories. However,
folks’ spirituality has solid effects on their worldview and can be exploited in offering
enhanced care. Spirituality has also been revealed to reduce mortality, raise the level of
coping skills, and intensify recovery times (Puchalski, 2001)Lone reasons for exclusion of
spirituality from healthcare and nursing is due to the philosophical models of scientism and
postmodernism. Scientism is the acceptance that if information about something was not
acquired via science then it is not real (“Foundations,” 2015) Personal Worldview Inventory
and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. Postmodernism
is comparable to relativism as it rejects all assertions of total knowledge, role of reason, and
rationality in science (Taylor & Taylor, 2014). This perception states that facts are
comparative to discernment.These models have subdued spiritualism since they left no
room for pluralism, the receipt of range of beliefs and practices (Shelly & Miller, 2006). The
theories of scientism and postmodernism disregard ethical reasoning and are incapable of
fully encompassing the whole depiction of human life. I believe that there are small pieces of
these concepts that can coexist together which can promote a person’s spirituality and
contribute to their worldview Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample
essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. For example, acknowledging the
importance to not accept everything we are told, as well as acknowledging the important
role that science plays in health care, while being aware it is not capable of standing alone
nor should it try.Sire’s Seven Questions According to James Sire there are seven
questions that must be responded for one to comprehend their worldview. The foremost
query is, what is prime reality? This question asks what is actually real in the world. I
individually have faith in a god, which is my authenticity. The next query reconnoitered how
people perceived the nature of the world around us. I am disputed on this query. I have faith
in God’s creation of man, the heavens, and earth. However, I also believe in the concept of
evolution and the probable existence of some scientific foundation to our outer reality.The
third inquiry is, what a human being is. On this, I look past the evolution concept that
mentions all men being fundamentally apes. I view humans as complex, unique, living,
breathing, emotion filled beings, created in the eye of God, capable of good and evil. Sire
further asks what transpires to a person in death. I have undergone a pronounced deal of
hurt in my existence and find luxury in having faith in existence of an afterlife, an
everlasting peace where we can once again be brought back together with those that have
passed on before us. I trust this life is a trial to realizing eternal peace Personal Worldview
Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.The
next question is, ‘why is it possible to know anything at all?’ This question is a reflection on
the study of epistemology, which is the concept of awareness with reference to its
perimeters and validity (“Definition,” 2015). I believe it is probable to know what we have
revealed because God is all knowing and has permitted man to crack some of the
anonymities in life. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay –
pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. This question is followed by how we know what
6. is right and wrong. We are trained right and wrong since childhood. Our parents or role
models chaperon us and aid us to develop a solid model scope. As Christians, we learn right
and wrong via the accounts and teachings of Jesus and the bible. The last question in
defining one’s worldview is recognizing what the meaning of human history is. Personal
Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and
postmodernism. The connotation of human past is a continuous tussle to be a better person,
an endeavor to tread the track of Jesus. As stated formerly, a trial to gain admittance to
eternal peace.My worldviews show the influence of a Christian while recognizing and not
dissipating scientific fact. I believe pluralism requires to be nurtured in healthcare to
stimulate the presence of science and spirituality. In order to holistically treat and upkeep
the complication of a human being, their complete worldview wants to be explored via a
thorough patient history intake and awakened into their strategy of care. The lines of
communication and receipt require being unlocked specifically in the experimental
evidence that spirituality expands patient results. This duty is left to the healthcare
supplier. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism,
scientism, and postmodernism.ReferencesDefinition of epistemology. (2015). In Merriam-
Webster. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/epistemologyFoundation of Christian Spirituality in Health Care.
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n=innerPage&cPuchalski, C. M. (2001). The role of spirituality in health care. Baylor
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(2006). Called to care: A Christian worldview for nursing (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL.: IVP
Academic. Retrieved from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/intervarsity-
press/2006/called-to-care_a-christian-worldview-for-nursing_ebook_2e.phpTaylor, M., &
Taylor, R. (2014, August 18). Is relativism and postmodernism the same? In Seeking Our
God. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from
https://seekingourgod.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/is-relativism-and-postmodernism-
the-same/What is spirituality? (2015, September). In Reach Out. Retrieved March 10, 2016,
from http://au.reachout.com/what-is-spirituality Personal Worldview Inventory and prime
reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernismPHI RUBRICThe concept of
spirituality is not analyzed clearly, and no distinctions are made among possible meanings
of the term. Only one meaning for the term spirituality is assumed. There is no discussion or
discernible grasp of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. There
is surface coverage of the concept of spirituality, with some distinctions, but demonstrating
poor or unclear grasp of these distinctions. There is a poor grasp and application of
scientism and postmodernism to the concept of spirituality. At least two senses of
spirituality are distinguished, though the grasp of that distinction may be shallow. Grasp of
scientism and postmodernism is limited to its definition, with some demonstration that its
7. full application and significance is grasped, even if minimally.At least two senses of
spirituality, including from the text, are distinguished. Description of how spirituality is
broadly defined in the context of scientism and postmodernism is provided and sufficiently
demonstrates a grasp of the meaning of these concepts. Several possible definitions of
the term spirituality, including from the text, are clearly articulated and distinguished.
Description of how spirituality is broadly defined in the context of scientism and
postmodernism is provided and clearly demonstrates a grasp of the meaning of these
concepts. The analysis does not answer all seven questions and there is no discussion
of the interconnection of the questions and their implications. The analysis answers
all seven questions but with minimal thought and any attempt at interconnection of the
questions has little to no relevance. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample
essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism The analysis answers all seven
questions thoughtfully and in a detailed manner. The analysis hints at the interconnection
of the questions and their implications. The analysis answers all seven questions
thoughtfully and in a detailed manner. The analysis recognizes the interconnection of the
questions and their implications. The analysis answers all seven questions thoughtfully
and in a detailed manner. The analysis thoroughly explains the interconnection of the
questions and their implications. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or
organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague;
purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to
purpose. Personal Worldview Inventory and prime reality sample essay – pluralism,
scientism, and postmodernismThesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the
development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate
to the purpose.Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is
contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not
support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
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are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is
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assignment and style, and format is free of error. Write an 800-1,000 word essay on your
personal worldview. Briefly discuss the various possible meanings of the term “spirituality,”
and your understanding of the concepts of pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism.
Primarily, address the following seven basic worldview questions:What is prime
reality?What is the nature of the world around you?What is a human being?What happens
to a person at death?Why is it possible to know anything at all?How do people know what is
right or wrong?What is the meaning of human history?Prepare this assignment according to
the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
completion.You are required to submit this Personal Worldview Inventory and prime
reality sample essay – pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism assignment to Turnitin.
Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.