What are the basic views of judaism?

There are many. These include the attitudes/beliefs that life is precious, meaningful and important, the world isn't a free-for-all, God is infinitely wise and kind, our free-will is a gift which must be carefully and responsibly used, and our soul and relationship with God must be nurtured through prayer, observance of the Torah and living according to its ways. Getting down to specifics, here are some basic Jewish beliefs as listed by Maimonides:

1. God exists, and is the Creator

2. God is One and unique

3. God is not physical

4. God is eternal

5. Prayer is to be directed only to God

6. The Words of the prophets are true

7. The prophecies of Moses are true; he was the greatest prophet

8. The Torah was given to Moses

9. There will be no other Torah

10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all

11. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked

12. The Messiah will come

13. The dead will be resurrected.