Analyzing Worldview

Elements of worldview Conclusions about the Clues in the text/image to

author’s/artist’s worldview support my conclusions
View of human nature—
beliefs about the basic
make-up of people

View of the good life—

the goals to strive for in
living one’s life

Equality with others—

beliefs about the status of
some individuals or
groups in relation to others

Responsibilities to others
—beliefs about the extent
of obligations to others

Relationship between the

individual and the state
—beliefs about the
balance between
individual and collective
rights

Relationship of humans
with nature—beliefs
about the way human
beings should look at and
act toward the
environment

Sources of ethical
wisdom—beliefs
about the ultimate
authority for ethical
principles

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