Dialogue about Worldviews

Person A: Prove to me that I have a worldview

Person B: Do you exist?

Person A: Off course, what do you mean?

Person B: How do you know that?

Person A: Well, I think therefore I am… I guess?

Person B: Why ought I prove to you that you have a worldview?

Person A: If you want to convince me, you better prove it…

Person B: I know that, but am I morally obligated to prove this to you?

Person A: Well, I don’t know in the absolute sense, but I believe you should

Person B: Why?

Person A: I believe people should back up their claims

Person B: How do you know that your belief is correct?

Person A: Come on man, stop being silly.

Person B: Am I doing wrong if I disagree with you?

Person A: PLEASE STOP.

Person B: Ok so to summarize, you believe in a worldview where:

  1. You exist (metaphysics)
  2. You know that you exist beacuse you can think (epistemology)
  3. There exists others like you (metaphysics)
  4. It’s good and fitting that people prove their claims (ethics)

Person A: Sure, I guess…