THE TIMELESS HUMAN CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS

THE ANSWERS EQUAL A SET OF ASSUMPTIONS

THAT CONSTITUTE A CULTURE’S OR

INDIVIDUAL’S WORLD VIEW

Why are we here?

Is there a God?

Is there a design in the universe?

Are there absolute truths?

How do we know the truth?

Are humans innately good or evil?

What are human limits and options (free will or determinism)?

What constitutes heroic or worthy behavior?

Does romantic love exist?

What is the human relationship to nature?

How do we know or apprehend reality?

How should resources and wealth be distributed and retained?

What constitutes a good ruler?

What governing theory is best?

Do humans need to be regulated?

What is the self (essential or existential)?

Why does pain and suffering exist?

To whom does the individual owe the first responsibility?

Who should determine right and wrong?

What is beauty?