of their worldview, or even that they have one. But all thoughtful persons should pay attention to the structure of their own worldview, for that worldview inevitably influences what they believe and how they live. Conceptual frameworks function like eyeglasses to bring the world into clearer focus. Naturally, a realistic view of the world—a view that is true to the way the world is—requires the proper conceptual framework. When someone views the world through the lens of an inaccurate worldview,