Where Do I Fit In The Universe
...Would meaning exist? A person believing that nothing is real might wake up each morning, knowing that the shrill ring of his alarm clock and the wave of sleepiness that accompanies it are completely nonexistent. If he believes that everything is nothing, then to him, the world, humans, death, knowledge, right, wrong, and history are nothing, as well. I believe that a person's perception of reality is the main factor that shapes who they are, and their worldview. Some say that history guides a person's worldview, because nothing can be known unless it has happened first. However, I think that a person's view of reality enables him to view history in a different light. A person cannot know anything unless something is real. It is this idea that helped shape my worldview.
Before discussing my worldview, it would be helpful to define the concept of worldview. I believe that a worldview is a commitment to a guiding set of principles by which we lead our lives. These principles give us a framework on which to base our perception of reality. It is important that a person's worldview is a commitment, because it implies stability. For example, a person's worldview can change, if he learns new information. However, a worldview should be something that is not easily changed. It is a matter of the heart and deepest inner being. In addition, a worldview is not principles themselves. Principles are meaningless unless they are consistently followed. I think that a worldview is a more constant and stable concept than choosing to follow different principles each day. A steady commitment to a fundamental set of principles, which are an unconscious part of our decision-making process, is required.
The concept of worldview should be distinguished from the concept of reality. Although a person's perception of reality is only a small aspect of his worldview, I...
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