1.1.6—Worldviews
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Objective
- 1.1.6
- Level
- HL
A Worldview Shapes but Does Not Dictate a View
A worldview is a broad cultural, philosophical, religious, political or ideological lens that can shape values and specific environmental perspectives without determining every individual position.
Use a worldview label as a starting hypothesis, then check the person’s own evidence and context. Media and migration can expose people to several worldviews at once.
Two people who identify with the same faith may support different energy policies because their local risks and economic experiences differ.
No. It suggests influences, but the individual’s values and situation still need evidence.
A worldview is not a fixed label that predicts every position of every group member.