Worldview Analysis And Personal Inventory
PHI 413 Worldview Analysis And Personal Inventory
What is a Human Being?
According to my perspective, human is a creature that God created. Human beings are unique beings that have the abilities to make decisions and act in a manner that is beyond other Gods creations. I also perceive human beings to be independent in their actions. They have the ability to determine their situations and explore methods in which their needs can be met (Pierre, 2016). A human being is also a creature sent by God to the earth. According to biblical teachings, God sent human beings to the earth to protect it and fill it. Therefore, they are expected to utilize their imagination to come up with ways in which the purpose of God can be promoted further on earth.
What is Knowledge?
According to my perspective, knowledge is something we learn from being exposed to some experiences. The experiences can be learning or interaction with others in the environment. I believe that the obtained knowledge is important in addressing issues facing us in our daily lives. In my view, our experiences challenge use to make use of our knowledge. We utilize it to determine the most effective and efficient ways in which we can tackle issues facing us (Zagzebski, 2017). Knowledge should be used in a meaningful way. For example, nurse should use their knowledge to find out the ways in which the needs of the patients can be met using the available limited resources. Through this, people should use their knowledge to transform their environments in a positive way.
My Basis of Ethics
According to my perspective, ethics entails doing what is considered morally right. The basis of my ethics is my religious teachings. According to my religion, we should always strive to ensure that we do good to others in our societies. We should strive to promote the creation of an environment where the rights and needs of others are protected. Besides religion, I believe that our environment plays a critical role in the development of our ethics. For instance, parents play an important role in instilling the right ethics and values to their children. These ethics become evident as the child grows and interact with their environment. Therefore, religion and environmental influences are important in the development of ethics.
Purpose of My Existence
The purpose of my existence is to assist others to overcome their challenges in life. I believe that I develop personally and professionally when I assist others in addressing their needs. I also consider my purpose in life to be to achieve my full potential both personally and professionally. I believe that I am responsible for my happiness. I am responsible for setting personal goals and developing strategies to achieve them. I believe that the things that I experience are attributed to the decisions that I make on a daily basis. Therefore, I should strive towards ensuring that I engage in activities that contribute to my optimum health and wellbeing. I should also seek support from people who have the potential to assist me in achieving my potentials.
Conclusion
Worldview is an important aspect that shapes our experiences. They enable us to understand the ways in which optimum health and wellbeing of others can be promoted in our practice. They also enable us to promote holism in the provision of nursing care to those in need. Therefore, nurses should understand their worldview and the ways in which it influences the care they give to their patients.
Assessment Description
Based on the required topic Resources, write a reflection about worldview and respond to following:
In 250-300 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care.
In 250-300 words, explain what scientism is and describe two of the main arguments against it.
In 750-1,000 words, answer each of the worldview questions according to your own personal perspective and worldview:
What is ultimate reality?
What is the nature of the universe?
What is a human being?
What is knowledge?
What is your basis of ethics?
What is the purpose of your existence?
Remember to support your reflection with the topic Resources.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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 assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Based on the required topic study materials, write a reflection about worldview and respond to following:
In 250-300 words, explain the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism within health care.
In 250-300 words, explain what scientism is and describe two of the main arguments against it.
In 750-1,000 words, answer each of the worldview questions according to your own personal perspective and worldview: (a) What is ultimate reality? (b) What is the nature of the universe? (c) What is a human being? (d) What is knowledge? (e) What is your basis of ethics? (f) What is the purpose of your existence?
Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory Rubric
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Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
30 points
Criteria Description
Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
5. Excellent
30 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear, detailed, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
4. Good
25.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear and detailed. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
3. Satisfactory
22.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
19.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is unclear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is incomplete or insufficient.
Scientism and Arguments
30 points
Criteria Description
Scientism and Arguments
5. Excellent
30 points
Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear and insightful. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.
4. Good
25.5 points
Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.
3. Satisfactory
22.5 points
Explanation of scientism is clear. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are supported by topic study materials.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
19.5 points
Description of scientism is accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are unclear. Details are not clearly supported by topic study materials.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of scientism or the explanations of two main arguments against scientism are inaccurate. Details are not supported.
Personal Perspective and Worldview
30 points
Criteria Description
Personal Perspective and Worldview
5. Excellent
30 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with deep personal insight.
4. Good
25.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with personal connection.
3. Satisfactory
22.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered with personal connection.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
19.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered but is lacking a personal connection or clarity.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Worldview questions are not fully answered.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
4.25 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
3.75 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Documentation of Sources
5 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
4.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
3.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Topic 1 DQ 1
What would spirituality be according to your own worldview? How do you believe that your conception of spirituality would influence the way in which you care for patients?
Replies to Alexander Sodipe
According to Bogue & Hogan (2020), a worldview is a lens that one uses to look at and understand the world around them and their personal experiences and historical events. In my worldview, spirituality is an individualized belief concept and practice of faith on supernatural beings. It involves recognizing a feeling or a belief that there is an existence of other things in this world beyond human reasoning. My spiritual practice believes in Jesus Christ, the son of God. I believe that God is alive and provides my needs, including guidance, protestation, and other needs in life. I also believe in the resurrection, life after death.
By recognizing and respecting other peoples beliefs, including spirituality, has influenced the way nurses provide care to patients. Nurses should know their spirituality and not judge patients beliefs. Nurses should not let their beliefs affect how they care for patients emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. Thus, nurses satisfy these needs by showing sympathy to patients and their families, being there for them, ensuring freedom for patients to express their beliefs and values, and communicating with them effectively. It helps in offering the best quality of life for patients.
References:
Bogue, D.W. & Hogan, M. (2020). Grand Canyon University (Ed). Practicing dignity: An introduction to Christian values and decision making in health care. Retrieved from
Hawthorne, D. M., & Gordon, S. C. (2020). The Invisibility of Spiritual Nursing Care in Clinical Practice. Journal of Holistic Nursing?: Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses Association, 38(1), 147155. https://doi.org /10.1177/0898010119889704
Rubric Criteria
Total 100 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory
4. Good
5. Excellent
Scientism and Arguments
Scientism and Arguments
0 points
Explanation of scientism or the explanations of two main arguments against scientism are inaccurate. Details are not supported.
19.5 points
Description of scientism is accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are unclear. Details are not clearly supported by topic study materials.
22.5 points
Explanation of scientism is clear. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are supported by topic study materials.
25.5 points
Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.
30 points
Explanation of scientism is clear and accurate. Explanations of two main arguments against scientism are clear and insightful. Details are clearly supported by topic study materials.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
3.25 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
3.75 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
4.25 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
5 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
3.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
3.75 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
4.25 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism
0 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is incomplete or insufficient.
19.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is unclear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
22.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials.
25.5 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear and detailed. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
30 points
Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear, detailed, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject. Explanation is supported by topic study materials.
Personal Perspective and Worldview
Personal Perspective and Worldview
0 points
Worldview questions are not fully answered.
19.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered but is lacking a personal connection or clarity.
22.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered with personal connection.
25.5 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with personal connection.
30 points
Each of the worldview questions is answered clearly and with deep personal insight.
