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We are glad to welcome you, dear readers of the site! Worldview is a system of views of a person, on which he relies in the process of life.
And today we will consider what this system consists of, what types there are and what it is in general.
What is worldview in simple words
To slightly simplify the concept of the term worldview, I want to draw an analogy with glasses for vision.
Most people buy glasses made to order, and despite the variety of models, some of which are unique, there is still something in common between them, which allows us to understand what kind of object is in front of us.
For one brand, products will have at least one similar feature by which it will be easy to identify.
And in order to become the owner of glasses, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors: financial situation, preferred style of clothing, social environment in which a person is located, fashion trends of the season, and so on.
So, someone is firmly convinced that it is worth wearing only bright glasses to diversify a boring and sometimes gloomy reality.
And for some, color and shape are not as important as the logo on the frame itself, by which everyone you meet can understand how cool and rich he is.
Others do not care how they look, the main thing is that even small details can be clearly seen in them.
After all, it is necessary for work, if a person, for example, a surgeon or a scientist. With poor eyesight, he risks losing his position.
Similarly, one can draw an analogy with the worldview. It is it that determines our choices, which directly affect the quality of life, health, financial well-being and relationships.
How is it formed?
There are two types of its formation. The first is spontaneous. Judging from the name, we can conclude that in this case, some principles and attitudes, views on life in a person appear due to the experience gained.
As they say, trial and error. Getting into unpleasant situations, and quite by accident, he draws conclusions for himself how to avoid such difficulties in the future, or how to deal with them, and so on.
The danger is that human life is finite and fragile, which is why not every experiment or mistake ends happily.
In addition, the conclusions drawn may not always correspond to reality. After all, each of us has an individual perception of reality.
And this can lead to such a subjective worldview that it turns out to be false, not allowing you to realize your needs.
And the second type, as you might have guessed, is conscious. A person assimilates the knowledge that has been accumulated by mankind. Some of which can safely be called wise and valuable.
Because they have been formed over the centuries. But even here it is not without pitfalls. Indeed, in each century there were difficulties, adapting to which people ensured their existence.
And when another era comes to replace it, it turns out that some values or skills are no longer so relevant, or do not work at all.
For example, a modern person (in most cases) does not need to save food by stretching a loaf of bread for a whole week.
He can go to the store at any time and buy fresh. And during the Holodomor, such an approach made it possible to extend the life of the whole family for at least a few days.
The ideal situation is when both types are present in the process of personality formation and development. That is, when she knows how to test reality.
This means checking how the images in her head, together with the knowledge gained, correspond to what is in the outside world at the moment.
The well-known Adolf Hitler sought to do the opposite, to «adjust» reality to his perception of how everything should be arranged. As a result, countless people died a violent death. That is, he once realized that the way he was, he was not at all satisfied and staged a genocide.
The role of worldview in human life
Thanks to the worldview, a person has ideals, ways of dealing with the world, himself, values, preferences, qualities and dreams, in the end.
And if it is not stable, integral, then a person’s life turns into chaos. Which may well lead to the occurrence of mental disorders, depletion of the nervous system.
Judge for yourself, it is difficult to make decisions when it is not clear what you want, what feelings are present.
There is no idea how people usually act in such situations in order to achieve the result they are doing and in general where to start and where to go. Is not it?
It is in such cases, when there is a lot of tension inside and it is not clear what to do with it and how to proceed, a person has a tendency to addictive behavior.
He begins to use alcohol, drugs, is fond of gambling or computer games. In general, he does everything to “escape” from reality and relax.
Structure
- Attitude. These are the feelings that a person experiences when interacting with his inner world and the environment.
- Perception of the world is a vision of reality, the ways in which we perceive it. For example, personality psychology classifies an optimistic outlook on life as pessimistic and, accordingly, realistic. So, depending on how we are used to thinking and perceiving various events, our mood and well-being are formed. The day of an optimist is filled with joyful events, he is able to see the good in any weather, but a pessimist will be sad, even if the sun is shining brightly in the sky.
- Worldview. This is how we evaluate what is happening, understand it, explain it to ourselves.
- The attitude of the world is formed due to the fact that a person relies on the feelings that arise in the process of contact with the environment, as well as on life attitudes.
- Mentality is knowledge, images, stereotypes of behavior, sensations and ways of perception that are formed in one group of people or a nation. Taking into account the received historical, economic or cultural development experience.
The main function
behavioral
The system of values and beliefs has a direct impact on our actions and determines the behavior in specific situations.
For example, a person with certain religious beliefs will never even kill a mosquito. Therefore, it can be argued that he will not use violence in a dangerous situation in order to protect himself.
Cognitive
You know the expression: «You can’t wash your pants once and for all»? So it is with views on the surrounding reality.
In the process of life, we constantly learn something new, gain experience, knowledge and experience different feelings. And depending on this, our way of thinking is adjusted.
Although there are beliefs that remain unchanged, even if they harm the «owner».
Predictive
Again, thanks to the acquired experience and knowledge, we are sometimes able to predict the near future.
This allows us to plan activities, life, and avoid unpleasant situations.
For example, parents, fearing the undesirable consequences of a child’s friendship with peers from a dysfunctional family. Those who, for example, use drugs and alcohol, in every possible way prevent him from communicating with them.
After all, no matter how beautiful and kind these children are, there is a risk that their child will share such unhealthy addictions.
value
Due to the fact that we are constantly in search of answers to the questions: “What is love?”, “What is good or bad?”, “Why do I live?” and so on, we form a certain system of values, based on which we build relationships, careers, and life in general.
With the help of prioritization, it is easier for us to make choices, make decisions and act. They give us confidence in our opinions, actions, and are also a marker for our own self-esteem.
After all, if I have done something that, in my opinion, can be called a noble deed, I will consider that I am a sympathetic and kind person. And this realization will bring me satisfaction.
Types and forms
With the development of society, the types of worldview also change, some lose their relevance, others completely become obsolete, and still others are the only guidelines for the majority of the population.
Mythological
It is characterized by the identification of nature with a living rational being. Belief that some events are connected with the actions of mythical creatures. Visible and invisible, but living among people.
There is no separation between subjective and objective. Why ideas about the world are completely limited or incorrect.
Despite the above, in our modern world there is still room for a mythical worldview. No matter how absurd it may seem at times.
This is what allows you to keep in touch with your ancestors and pass on the experience gained to the next generations. Well, for example, when a black cat crosses your path, what do you do?
Most people still grab a button in their hands. Or waits long and hard for someone else to pass this «unfortunate» path.
Religious
This type is more developed than the previous one. At least he has a more meaningful approach, consistent with moral and ethical standards.
It has a huge impact on humans, in fact, being the strongest and most effective among other species. It is based on the belief in supernatural forces that rightly control the fate of people.
Therefore, it has a huge influence on a person, controlling and managing him. A believing person lives within certain strict limits, she is obliged to follow the rules, otherwise she will anger the higher powers, and they will punish either her or her loved ones.
But in the case of obedience and the right deeds, she will be rewarded. For example, a woman does not put on make-up, she devotes all her attention to cleaning, children and prayer, she does not experience joy and pleasure, but after death, unlike the rest, following her own interest, she will go to the promised paradise.
Household
It is also called ordinary, but because it is formed from childhood, gradually, in everyday conditions. Initially, adults introduce the baby to such concepts as the sun, water, fire, animals, and so on.
Growing up, he begins to gradually understand the structure of the world, he has certain expectations and ideas.
Parents pass on their experience, introduce them to the traditions and forms of building relationships.
Over time, getting access to the media, literature and cinema, such a child consolidates the information received from adults and receives new information, following his interests.
In this regard, he realizes what he is and what characteristics he is endowed with, while developing, he is looking for the meaning of his existence and a business that succeeds better than others.
Philosophical
The more time a person devotes to self-development, the more often there is a need to analyze, theorize and categorize.
I mean that, relying on the material and spiritual components of the world, he is trying to discover the truth. Giving meaning to every nuance and event that happens in his life.
Philosophy, in principle, is one of the main forms of development of the worldview.
Scientific
The main indicators of this type are: rationality, specificity, logic, realism, accuracy, objectivity and practicality.
It is important for a modern person to rely on proven facts, and not on conjectures, fantasies.
The ability to move away from subjectivism and the ability to argue one’s point of view with the help of logical conclusions and arguments are signs of a progressive individual who can influence the development of mankind.
Historical
These are the ideals inherent in different eras. Values, aspirations, circumstances, needs, norms, desires, conditions, etc.
It is time that leaves the main imprint on the formation of personality, the conditions in which it was born.
For example, in the Middle Ages it was not at all relevant to fight for freedom of thought and the right to self-expression, because everyone who differed from the masses was instantly accused of heresy and executed.
Especially cruelly the inquisitors cracked down on those who wished to receive accurate knowledge by studying science, which, in Antiquity, on the contrary, was valued.
Artistic
It is peculiar to people who perceive the surrounding reality as a miracle, and try to give meaning to even the smallest things, discovering in them the beauty and magnificence hidden for most eyes.
They know how to truly admire simple things that an ordinary person will not pay attention to.
Thanks to people with a creative bent and perception, we are surrounded by unique creations that can deliver aesthetic pleasure.
humanistic
Based on the principles of humanity. Adherents of humanism believe that each person, in addition to being perfect, also has the ability for self-development and internal changes for the better.
The life given to us is the highest value, and no one in the world has the right to interrupt it.
How to develop a mindset?
I think it will not be a secret for you to know that a person achieves success not only due to favorable events and hard work.
What matters is his way of thinking. Have you heard stories about people who won a million, but after a short period of time again became beggars?
And about how billionaires lost all their capital, getting into countless debts, but at the same time literally a year later they were again at the top? What matters is not how much you have at the moment, but how you manage it.
Work on self-awareness
So, take the time to ask yourself the following philosophical questions that have always troubled humanity:
- Where I am? It seems to be a strange question that causes bewilderment, but before you go somewhere, you should look around and carefully look around. Do you agree? Otherwise, there is a risk of getting to the wrong place, or, choosing a completely unsafe road, you won’t get anywhere, having received only injuries and injuries. Here the created and accumulated ideas and knowledge will be useful, they will serve as a guide.
- Who am I? The essence of man has such forms of manifestation as spirit, body and mind. What are your development goals? What do you think, what prevails in you more and what characteristics are endowed with each component? And, of course, what is the meaning of life, purpose?
- How do I interact with the surrounding reality? How do I build relationships, how do I compete, or get my way? How do I show interest, love and other feelings? What do I present to the world, what part of me? Do I trust others?
- What am I? What do I enjoy and what makes me sad? Why do I get angry and how do I calm down? What do I think of myself? What are my main character traits? What am I grateful for? Why am I ashamed? These and similar questions should be asked by everyone. Only with the help of them is he able to explore and know himself. Then there will be no need to grab onto the opinions of the people around you, trying on their assessments for yourself.
- And the last, important question: «What do I want?». It is not enough to look at the place where you are. It is also important to understand what result you want to achieve at the end of the path. Otherwise, you can endlessly go with the flow. Disappointed and angry each time because of the fact that «washed» on the wrong shore. This is the final stage of self-knowledge. When I understand who I am, I can plan my activities depending on my skills and characteristics.
Completion
And that’s all for today, dear readers!
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