This is in response to Layla’s post on worldview- https://create.twu.ca/layla11/2018/01/04/unit-1-activity-1-2/
I really like the way she has consolidated the the five principal factors that she thinks influence one’s decision making. Having said this, I will move straight to her question, “How to reconcile opinions of different worldviews to reach an agreement when there is a conflict?” This somehow echoes my question about how does one reconcile their worldview with someone else’s or company policy, if they happen to differ? If we think of worldviews as a conscious or subconscious product of our experience and values, there are bound to be differences. In case of conflict because of differing worldviews, I think the guiding principle towards resolution of such conflict could be ‘what is for the greater good? ‘ Taking a step back and thinking about the collective good rather than personal gain ( or satisfaction), is a strategy that could possibly help resolve a lot of conflicts arising from differing worldviews. Others might argue that this would mean sacrificing one’s personal beliefs and agreeing to adopt someone else’s. I think we all are constantly trying to find the balance between being agreeable on one hand and staying true to one’s beliefs on the other. I would say that while persistence is a virtue, stubbornness is not.
Hi, Simarjit,
This is Layla. I just read your response to my question. I really appreactiated your response and reflection of my question, and I was surprised that we basically asked the same kind of question.
I love your idea claimed in the end “I think we all are constantly trying to find the balance between being agreeable on one hand and staying true to one’s beliefs on the other. ” It is always hard to pick up side in our heart, and choosing is obviously a conduct of taking responsibility. I believe that one important thing in the world of adults is to balance between everything in the life and oneself’s own needs, and taking the responsibility of the consequences of the choice. It is never easy, and we all need to work through it.