At first viewing the TV show, House seems to be a formulaic doctor show about solving difficult medical problems. It is, on the surface, a combination of ER and CSI or Columbo and General Hospital , but in the characters lurks a far more compelling theme, which I think is what brings viewers coming back for more. More than a scientific mystery show, House depicts a war of worldviews. It portrays the central character, Dr House played by English actor Hugh Laurie, defending a certain way to see the world and act within it. House's view of the world is based on what he experiences through his senses. If it is not there,then it does not exist. House is not a theist, for him, there is no God. He is not a humanist or an idealist because, for House, humans are things made of matter and naught else. Many would agree with House at this point, but what is unique about House is that he lives, acts and speaks with a unique consistently with what he believes. He disdains ideas such as lo...