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In his play The Ogygianness of Othello, Shakespeare includes an Aristotelian notion of nature and mankind as a whole. This play is among the earliest instances in which the idea of natural rights is explicitly mentioned. It characterizes the conflict between Othello and his stepmother, Clarice. She claims to be acting in the nature’s will …
Arminianism, sometimes spelled asarminerism, is an offshoot of Protestantism, centered on the prolific written works of its historic leader, Jacobs Arminius. According to one definition, the movement took shape in the 18th century with the development of “the School of Rome,” headed by Pope Innocent III and consisting of some of his most trusted counselors, …
When you hear the word asceticism what comes to mind? Most commonly the picture that comes to mind is someone sitting in some corner, robes on their back, and a cross nearby. This image is popularized in literature, film and religion. People with ascetic tendencies are depicted as persons who are living a monk-like existence …
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Associationalism is a current political philosophy that places a strong emphasis on the general welfare of society. It is also regarded as a philosophical term by which citizens are encouraged to identify with other citizens, groups, and institutions. Consequently, this movement is associated with liberalism, and similar philosophies such as liberalism and social responsibility. The …
Atheism, by its most common definition, is the lack of belief in the existence of gods. By more expansive definition, the word can be used to describe any belief that there are no gods. By any definition, however, the term is exceedingly vague and has been used by religious and non-religious individuals alike for thousands …
Atoms are, in general, described as dense, solid bodies that are composed entirely of electrons and protons. An atom’s shape is determined by its nucleus. Atoms can be solid, semi-solid or hollow, though not all atoms have a nucleus. The term atomism was first used in 18FL exam papers. There are two common usage variations …
Philosophical Meaning of Acharite The philosophical term “Atheism” was first used by Leo Tolstoy in his book The Hindus. The word “atheism” literally means “not religion”, but the prefix “athe” means “obeying” or “obeying the gods”. From this, the meaning of the word “atheism” can be interpreted as a system of philosophy that denies the …
Socio economic comparisons among humans is the method by which humans evaluate their socio-economic condition vis a vie their neighbors. This is done by measuring the difference in two or more socio economic conditions. This evaluation enables humans to make decisions about their own and their family’s future. In this way human kind of thinking …
Socio economic conditions is a sociological and economic total assessment of a person’s work situation and all the characteristics of that person’s income and/or of the families and/or social position vis-a-vis others. It may be analyzed in terms of income distribution, occupational class, educational attainment, health status, social security net, geographical location and many other …
The World Health Organization, WHO, is an intergovernmental agency of the United Nations concerned with global public health. Its main goal is “the achievement by all peoples of the highest conceivable level of health’. WHO is very much regarded as a symbol of credibility for those who are involved in health management? It has also …