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parables, or a book of varied quotes. As an example, in the Sixth Book he notes, "Do not ever conceive anything impossible to ma...
However, the historical record indicates that it was not long before the image of Jesus began to be detached from the historical J...
back by the love of temporal pleasure" (Augustine 167). In accepting Christianity, Augustine records that he "no longer desired a ...
boils and sores but Job continues to praise God. Jobs wife tries to get him to curse God. Then, friends suggest he is being punish...
Different theological philosophies attribute free will and freedom to different other theories. This paper explores libertarian fr...
This essay focuses on Plato's use of dialogue in his "Apology" and "Crito," and Augustine's use of the monologue in his "Confessio...
still prevalent in Christian theology, that the all of scripture if divinely inspired and therefore completely correct. On the o...
In seven pages this research paper considers the views of Butler, Johnson, Abelard, Saint Augustine, and Plutarch on vice. Six so...
with happiness, but the instant gratification achieved through immoral pleasure is not as good. It goes beyond that. Does one give...
not make up an ethical life. Rather, he based his ideas on his own ideas concerning reason, but he did so within the context of hi...
born a Jew and lived under the Jewish law and system (Galatians 4:4). * Jesus life was characterized by service and humility (Phil...
the individual and a definition of justice. There are three classes for the state to function properly: artisans, who are skilled ...
understand divinity. Both philosophers seem to have been influenced by the teachings of Plato. In Senecas On the Shortness of Li...
those who would do evil. Augustine couched his ideas on government within his concept of two cities, an earthly city and a city o...
In five pages this paper examines this novel within the context of humanity's virtue as it emerges from conflicts of freedom v. co...
else can be expected but that creatures (angelic, human, and the rest) are also one as emanating from God. Dont say "creating" si...
In 10 pages this paper considers how these philosophers would view the contemporary problem of drug abuse. There are 7 sources ci...
In five pages this paper evaluates whether or not there was a Fall in the biblical interpretation presented by John Milton in his ...
In ten pages this paper contrasts and compares each religious philosopher's arguments regarding man being separate from goodness a...
This essay pertains to the novel "Dawn" by Octavia Butler and the films "District 9" and "The Omega Man," and argues that each of ...
In Machiavellis view, it is mans desire to attain the unattainable, which is the greatest threat to humanity. As soon as he accep...
Ned Williams It becomes quite obvious in looking at the story of Ned Williams that he was searching for nothing of value in his ...
In the context of a greater philosophy perhaps, a philosopher says what he thinks. Yet, he is unwittingly part of a grand plan. Wh...
them, much of which is brought about by Bartlebys unusual behavior (Dickstein, 2005). The method by which Melville (2004) address...
This essay offers an overview of the views of theologian Paul Tillich in regards to agape love and the role it plays in defining i...
chosen. The Metropolitan Museum of Art indicates two events that would be appropriate for a humanities-oriented fieldtrip geared...
companies being boycotted for continuing this barbaric practice. The second reason illustrates how mans self-designated ran...
does not have a split hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you." As this suggests, only animals that chewed its cue and possessed ...
other ways, as well - to lead a rebellion due to his ability to read, write and obtain a superior understanding of the world beyon...
trial for treason and his thoughts prior to his execution. These are the Apology, the Crito and the Phaedo, which is an account of...