2.2.1 The World

• In a theistic view, the world is created by a divine being for a specific purpose
• The religious perspective sees the world as having a transcendent, spiritual dimension
• What does a finite world emphasize in ethical terms?

  Sustainability
• Which cosmological argument supports a finite universe?

  Cosmological arguments
• The world provides the fundamental context for human life and existence.


  True
• How does a naturalistic view explain the origin of the world?

  Natural processes without intervention
• What is the Christian view on life according to the study material?

  Sacred gift from God
• What is the naturalistic view of the world?

  Product of natural processes
• Match the perspective with its view of the world:

  Secular ↔️ Objective reality explainable through science

  Religious ↔️ Created by a divine being for a purpose
• Match the worldview with its emphasis:

  Finite world ↔️ Limited resources

  Infinite world ↔️ Eternal existence
• A finite world emphasizes sustainability and divine planning
• What does the theistic perspective suggest about the world's creation?

  Divine creation for purpose
• An infinite world may downplay the significance of individual lives and deaths.


  True
• Match the religious or philosophical perspective with its view on death:

  Hinduism ↔️ Release to rebirth

  Buddhism ↔️ Natural process to rebirth

  Secular Humanism ↔️ End of consciousness

  Christianity ↔️ Transition to eternal life
• What does the naturalistic perspective emphasize about the world's origin?

  Natural processes without purpose
• The theistic perspective views the world as created by a divine being
• What does an infinite world view suggest about the significance of individual lives?

  May downplay their significance
• Theistic perspectives view the world as created by a divine being for a specific purpose.

  True
• What does a naturalistic worldview imply about life and death?

  Part of a natural cycle
• What are the three contrasting worldviews and their views on death?

  Divine plan, finality, rebirth
• A naturalistic worldview may lead to a more pragmatic, utilitarian approach to environmental issues.
• What does the concept of the world encompass in philosophical and ethical terms?

  All existing things
• The humanistic perspective views the world as a human construct shaped by our beliefs and interactions.


  True
• An infinite view of the world suggests it has no boundaries and exists without a beginning or end
• From a theistic perspective, the world is created by a divine being for a specific plan
• What does an infinite world focus on according to the study material?

  Natural processes
• A finite world emphasizes the need for responsible stewardship
• Cultural and spiritual beliefs about life and death are shaped by the worldview they hold
• The world in philosophical terms refers to the totality of all existing things
• What role do human values and beliefs play in the humanistic perspective on the world?

  Shape ethical responsibilities
• Match the perspective with its approach to understanding the world:

  Secular ↔️ Scientific inquiry

  Religious ↔️ Faith-based beliefs
• What does a finite worldview suggest about resources and time?

  Resources and time are limited
• Match the philosophical worldview with its implication for understanding life and death:

  Finite world ↔️ Emphasizes sustainability

  Infinite world ↔️ Downplays individual lives
• Naturalistic views on death emphasize the end of consciousness.


  True
• Order the ethical implications of theistic, naturalistic, and humanistic worldviews on environmental responsibility:

  1️⃣ Theistic: Good stewardship of creation

  2️⃣ Naturalistic: Pragmatic, utilitarian approach

  3️⃣ Humanistic: Ethical responsibility to shape the world
• The humanistic perspective emphasizes shaping the world in line with ideals of justice and equality.


  True
• Secular Humanism values life as a unique opportunity.


  True
• What is the theistic view of the world's origin in philosophical terms?

  Created by a divine being
• Differing perspectives on the world influence our ethical responsibilities towards it.

  True
• A finite world emphasizes the responsible stewardship of finite resources.


  True