This research was inspired by the still widespread of traditional healers in Java called dukun, wong tuwa, wong pinter and other names. The data found that Temanggung people understand the meaning of wong pinter different from the definitions that have been written by many researchers. This study aims to explore the worldview of the wong pinter and explain how the worldview influences the way the wong pinter behaves in society so that the Temanggung people regard the wong pinter as a noble person different from most experts' views on the general characteristics of dukun. This research uses the literature review and field study methods. Literature review has been conducted by reading books and articles that discuss dukun, wong pinter, and related matters. Field data collection has been conducted through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The main informants were the wong pinter found in the preliminary study, as well as several found in advanced research. Other informants were members of the community, especially those who have interacted with and asked for help from the wong pinter. The findings of this study are as follows. First, on the basis of the categories of worldviews studied (classification, causality, space, time, and self-others relation), it is found that the concept of classification is not strong enough. The concept of space is also not sufficiently patterned, in contrast to the findings of the concept of space on the Ainu people, the people of Bali and Yogyakarta. Wong Pinter describes the concept of space in relation to the existence of non-human beings. The concept of time is explained in more detail. Some of the views about time are intended to discipline and self-control. On the self-other concept, God becomes the most important element in His status as the Almighty. The self is a common creature that interacts with other humans and non-human beings. Horizontally, the worldview of wong pinter pivots on the ethical elements of the relationship between God's creatures that synergize and create harmony so as to create a comfortable and peaceful life. Secondly, the basic concept of the worldview guides the wong pinter on the pattern of life both in society, self-control, keeping not to hurt others and care about the hassles of others. Therefore, they are regarded as people who behave nobly and become role models in society. Thirdly, even though the wong pinter has some abilities that are relatively similar to the abilities of the shamans that have been mentioned by most researchers but the behavior of wong pinter is different from and even contradict the general characteristics of the dukun. Fourth, this study enriches the study of the concept of space, time, causality and self-other relationships. This study also explicitly revise the theories that generalize the understanding and characteristics of dukun or wong pinter which has been widely associated with witchcraft, money, and worldly pragmatic goals.
Key Words: Java, dukun, wong pinter, worldviews