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Fate and Providence 1 (Book IV, Prose 6) "The question you're asking," Lady Philosophy replied with a smile, "is the grandest of all mysteries, one which can never be explained completely to the human intellect, for, when one problem is removed, many more arise to take its place, and arise and arise unless the mind is keen and awake. For the problem you raise touches on a number of difficult questions: the simplicity of Providence, the nature of Fate, the unpredictability of Chance, 2 divine and human knowledge, predestination, and free will. You know the difficulty involved in these questions; nevertheless, I will try to answer them in the short space allotted us." Then, as though she were beginning for the first time, Philosophy said, "The coming-into-being of all things, and the entire course that changeable things take, derive their causes, their order, and their forms from the unchanging mind of God.
Saint, Peace Seeker, Hero by Turns
HODAL, India — Barreling down a sizzling-hot road, in a cloud of diesel fumes and dust, Ludkan Baba is on a serious roll. He lies flat on the ground, turning himself over and over like a runaway log, limbs flailing as he bumps across potholes, splashes through mud puddles and falls deeper into a spiritual trance. Like any sadhu, or Hindu ascetic, he undertakes severe penance to liberate his soul from reincarnation's endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Stretched out in the middle of the road, rolling hour after hour, mile after mile through crowds and heavy traffic, he is making his trip to eternal bliss.
Invictus
"Invictus" is a short Victorian poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). It was written in 1875 and published in 1888 in his first volume of poems, Book of Verses, where it is the fourth poem in the section Life and Death (Echoes).[1] It originally had no title.[1] Early printings contained only the dedication To R. T. H. B.—a reference to Robert Thomas Hamilton Bruce (1846–1899), a successful Scottish flour merchant and baker who was also a literary patron.[2] The title "Invictus" (Latin for "unconquered"[3]) was added by editor Arthur Quiller-Couch when the poem was included in The Oxford Book of English Verse .[4][5]
Eudaimonia
Discussion of the links between virtue of character (ethikē aretē) and happiness (eudaimonia) is one of the central preoccupations of ancient ethics, and a subject of much disagreement. As a result there are many varieties of eudaimonism. Two of the most influential forms are those of Aristotle[3] and the Stoics. Aristotle takes virtue and its exercise to be the most important constituent in eudaimonia but acknowledges also the importance of external goods such as health, wealth, and beauty. By contrast, the Stoics make virtue necessary and sufficient for eudaimonia and thus deny the necessity of external goods.[4] Definition[edit]
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Commentary: Many comments have been posted about The Art of War. Download: A 60k text-only version is available for download. The Art of WarBy Sun Tzu Translated by Lionel Giles I. Laying Plans 1. Sun Tzu said: The art of war is of vital importance to the State. 2. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin.
The Wager by BlaisePascal
About the author… Early in life Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) pursued interests in physics and mathematics. His theory of conic sections and probability theory are well known; nevertheless, his experimental methodology in physics proved just as influential, especially his research in hydrostatics.
Scientific method
Diagram illustrating steps in the scientific method. The scientific method is an ongoing process, which usually begins with observations about the natural world. Human beings are naturally inquisitive, so they often come up with questions about things they see or hear and often develop ideas (hypotheses) about why things are the way they are. The best hypotheses lead to predictions that can be tested in various ways, including making further observations about nature. In general, the strongest tests of hypotheses come from carefully controlled and replicated experiments that gather empirical data.
Liao Yiwu
Liao Yiwu (2010) Liao Yiwu (chinesisch 廖亦武, Pinyin Liào Yìwǔ, * 4. August 1958 in Yanting, Sichuan), auch bekannt als Lao Wei, ist ein chinesischer Schriftsteller, Dichter und Musiker, der international durch sein Buch Fräulein Hallo und der Bauernkaiser: Chinas Gesellschaft von unten ab 2009 Beachtung fand. Aufgrund seiner kritischen Haltung zur chinesischen Regierung sind Liaos Werke in der Volksrepublik China verboten.
Platón: Szokratész védőbeszéde
Fordította: Devecseri Gábor Hogyan hatott rátok, athéni férfiak, vádlóim beszéde, nem tudom; én bizony magam is kis híján beléjük feledkeztem, olyan meggyőzően beszéltek. Ámbár igazat úgyszólván semmit nem mondtak. Sok hazugságuk közül leginkább egyet csodáltam: azt, amelyben kijelentették, hogy óvakodnotok kell, nehogy rászedjelek, minthogy félelmes szónok vagyok.
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St. Augustine Confessions - Book Thirteen
The mysteries and allegories of the days of creation. Augustine undertakes to interpret Gen. 1:2-31 in a mystical and allegorical fashion so as to exhibit the profundities of God's power and wisdom and love. He is also interested in developing his theories of hermeneutics on his favorite topic: creation. He finds the Trinity in the account of creation and he ponders the work of the Spirit moving over the waters.
philosophy bites
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