This quote means that we should understand and study the fundamentals of people's customs all over the world. ... Plato and his philosophy grew directly from the teachings of his mentor, the great Greek philosopher Aristotle. ... Using their virtues, a person would follow Plato's systematic philosophy, which was the first of its kind, as it investigates how politics and philosophy are directly related. ... Platonic philosophy also stresses how a person should live their lives. ... When analyzing all three philosophies, the one that seems the most relevant to the modern world exp...

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In the Greco- Roman world, not adhering to some school of philosophy was difficult as there seemed to be a philosophy for nearly every way of life; for Christianity, the philosophy of choice was (neo) Platonism. ... Justin Martyr was a second century Christian writer who came to the faith through his study of philosophy. ... He believes that understanding of this Greek philosophical word "logos"" which means reason, that the study of philosophy has played a vital role to understanding of Christian Faith. ... Justin believes that the study of philosophy is an inspiring tool to aid mankind under...

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Philosophy is the study of elementary predicaments including factors linked with realism, existence, knowledge, ethics, rationale, and language. ... In this essay I will argue if Buddhism is a religion, philosophy, or both. The definition of the two terms suggests that Buddhism be a philosophy, not a religion. ... Additionally, since the devotion used in Buddhism has no emotional elements, the practice is a philosophy. ... Despite having a few common elements with religion, Buddhism is more of a philosophy. ...

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Religious studies allow students to be exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking. ... Students are given the power to interpret and study the different world religions from a multitude of perspectives. ... Being informed on the elaborate study of religions helps society form educated opinions and decisions on current issues. ... The study of world religions promotes complete awareness and understanding of other individuals and their cultures. ... All in all, the study of religion cannot be ignored and should integrated in the education of college students worldwide....

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I would learn more by failing the test, to see what I missed and what I needed to study more, than to cheat. ... The philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and St. ... Plato's philosophy assumes that God exists as a supremely good being whose goodness is analogous to Plato's concrete concept or the ultimate good. ... One problem with Plato's philosophy is his inconsistency; he owes the existence of his Ideas to both God and goodness, but he claims the two are not identical....

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My personal philosophy, my family, and my moral compass are all contributing factors to what I believe. ... In The Huffington Post, Canada, Michael Reardon, a twenty-four year old bible-study teacher says, "God is real. ... Without a doubt my own personal philosophy, my religious beliefs, and my moral compass have made me who I am today. ...

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Humanism isn't just the study of Literature and Philosophy it also includes many other aspects such as architecture and music. Anything that is studying "classic works" to extend human knowledge is considered Humanist. ... By studying how humanists before them used reason instead of religion to explain things they learned from it. ... Most humanists wanted to bring together classical philosophy with Christianity however; Pico tried bringing together all human beliefs and religion. ... He was studying the rulers of ancient times and by studying what happened to them he wrote an entire b...

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The new science dealt with experimental philosophy. ... In Margaret Cavendish work "Observations upon Experimental Philosophy" she! challenges that a microscope or telescope is beneficial in studying objects. ... Cavendish was not a member of the Royal Society but some feel that Hooke's work is what influenced her to write "Observations upon Experimental Philosophy". Although they held opposing views they were both influenced by the new science to come up with theories or ways to study objects in order to increase knowledge....

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Followers practicing religious traditions follow in accordance with the scriptures to be practicing in the right path or if they follow a path that is outside of what is written of the word to be, then they are on the wrong path[ CITATION Fie13 l 1033 ].Christianity originated in Roman occupied Jerusalem; however, was not all compiled of Jewish beliefs, but did practice traditional philosophies that are distinct from the Classical Greek, which was known to be more dominant during the Roman Empire time. ... This is where they worship, have fellowship, and study the bible[ CITATION Fie13 l 1033 ...

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The underlying philosophy of Jainism is that renunciation of worldly desires and self-conquest leads to perfect wisdom. ... This idea or fundamental view can also be seen in Greek philosophy, particularly with the presocratics in their ideas about the world's origin in its naturalistic form. Although the Greeks were primarily focused on this naturalistic view in terms of their philosophy and politics, the way in which they viewed the fundamental question of the universe and the lack of a primary role for the Gods is similar to that of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. .....

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Aristotle and Niccolo Machiavelli agree that human nature predisposes men to serve their own interests, and that we need government to control our innate desires, and yet the two disagree on the origin of government and its purpose. Aristotle argues that man is political by nature due to speech. Through speech, men develop a common moral determination for what is just and unjust, and naturally form political societies in the acquisition of virtue. Although Aristotle's government operates in the pursuit of human excellence, it is based on an optimistic notion, that men will choose and cont...

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Both of these philosophies were concerned with patterns of human behavior. ... "Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life." ... These include common rituals to perform, prayers to recite, places to visit or avoid, holy days to keep, means by which to predict the future, a body of literature to read and study, truths to affirm, charismatic leaders to follow, and ordinances to obey. ... Beyond these are spiritual needs, which science and philosophy fail to satisfy. ...

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Working draft: The study of Morality and ethics underlining principle tell us that if we do things with a good intention or without the knowledge of it being an evil thing or something that might be good for the long run is validated in some way shape or form then is there really a moral code???? ...

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From these early curious Christians came different philosophies of life. ... These knew philosophies set up a future of inventions for Christianity, not conflicts with science. ... Studies of agriculture were performed and findings like, "consistent yields of eight times seed sown were reported" (http://www.hyw.com/). ... As if these clergymen had not invented enough they also led the way in the study of medicine. ... It has been taught that he was excommunicated solely on the basis that he was acting against what the church taught and therefore against the church, but recent studies ...

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Scholars in many countries found it increasingly difficult to bridge the gulf between natural and supernatural, to reconcile natural law and divine providence, and to balance moral philosophy and spiritual virtue. ... Around this time Spinoza was expanding a philosophy deeply marked by natural science, which was incompatible with a literal belief in the Bible. ... He wrote on philosophy, science, music, and art, and wrote novels, essays, and dramatic pieces Rousseau's most important work is The Social Contract that describes the relationship of man with society. ... There are Romanticis...

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Supreme Court has repeatedly said, "It might well be said one's education is not complete without a study of comparative religion or the history of religion and its relationship to the advancement of civilization."... (Kussrow) The lines between religion and philosophy can easily become blurred. Judeo-Christianity and Humanist philosophy can both be argued as a religion. ... (Kussrow) Studies have shown that children involved in religious activity are less likely to do drugs. ...

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" - Plato The minute study of the history of the Indian subcontinent and the various historical processes it has experienced will reflect a rather vibrant amalgamation of various socio-cultural and religious traditions. ... In the course of the study the relations of gender and sexuality with spirituality shall be looked into in greater detail, while also trying to grasp the understanding of the gender in some prominent Bhakta traditions as well. ... Here there are some essential concepts discernable in the philosophy of the male saint, with respect to gender, as well. ... " - Dasim...

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In the book Philosophy of Religion: A Global Approach, compiled by Stephen Phillips, there is an excerpt from Michael Scriven's Primary Philosophy. ... Until recently, scientists could not study these deeper areas of ocean due to the water pressure. ...

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Faith (faith) n. 1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, an idea, or a thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust. 3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's su...

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As a result of this course of study I have a new perspective on religion. ... For instance, Jainism is more ethical in that it is revolved around the moral life of a person and relates to philosophy of life. ... During class we referred to Christianity often but we did not study it in-depth. ... The study of religion only complicates the situation because on one hand your study helps you to understand the historical background on the establishment of the religion as well as why some religious groups have fought "holy" wars. ... For these reasons the study of religion is important and the...

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THE MARCH OF RELIGION TO THIRD MILLENNIUM: - Swami Ranganathanada wrote, "A scientific study of religion reveals two dimensions to every religion, especially to every one of the highly developed world religions, namely, religion as a socio-political expression, and religion as a path to the experience of God, or any value equivalent to." ... In fact every branch of every science is an integral part of Vedic study. ... SIMILARITIES BETWEEN RELIGION AND SCIENCE:- On reflecting upon and studying the interrelationship of Science and Religion one finds that religion is a system of knowl...

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First of all, human cloning technology would allow humans to go further into the field of studying genetic diseases so that humans could test for them and perhaps find a cure someday. ... "Onocologists believe that embryonic study will advance understanding of the rapid cell growth of cancer" (1). ... Many religious philosophies teach that human life is unique, and should be created, determined and controlled only by their god. ...

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His parents send him to school and he studies and becomes a very intelligent doctor. ... He is only concerned with the studies of literature that will enable him to be a powerful and Supreme Being. He pronounces, "Philosophy is odious and obscure, Both law and physic are for petty wits, "Tis magic, magic, that hath ravished me!"...

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On the other hand, Zorba is a man who does not feel inferior to God and lives life by his own philosophies. ... Kazantakis uses these two opposing types of characters to show that one not only needs to study books but experience life to gain power. ... But after and in depth study of each novel, the role of power becomes an essential theme in both works. ...

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Hobbes' and Machiavelli's political philosophy are still used and utilized at the present day because of their good insight in the role of government and morality in society. ... Machiavelli and Hobbes, in their essays (the Prince by Machiavelli & the Leviathan by Hobbes) focused on studying how people act and how social systems are governed. ... By studying Machiavelli and Hobbes view of human nature we conclude that humankind are greedy, jealous, and untrustworthy. ...

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