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:
- You exist (metaphysics)
- You know that you exist beacuse you can think (epistemology)
- There exists others like you (metaphysics)
- It’s good and fitting that people prove their claims (ethics)
Person A: Sure, I guess…