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    Whence Evil? Theology – Essay If God is Good why is there evil? Author: Ng Bak Soon 20/6/2013 Theology Essay August 2013 Author: Ng Bak Soon Essay Title: “If God is good why is there evil in the world” Introduction The problem of evil is as ancient as humanity itself. Since the dawn of man‚ thinkers‚ philosophers‚ religionists and practically

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    Marx vs. Durkheim: Religion An essay by Erin Olson plus commentary by Antonino Palumbo Religion and religious institutions play a powerful role in influencing a society and the lives of its members. The sociological traditions of Marx and Durkheim view religion totally differently‚ yet they both agree that religion is a very important aspect of a society. During his career‚ Marx spoke little on the subject of religion. However‚ “what is lacking in volume is made up for in vigor and comprehensiveness

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    SKEPTICISM PHILOSOPHY Skepticism: • It comes from the Greek word skeptikoi which means “seekers” or “inquirers.” • It refers to the critical attitude wherein a man questions different things including the well-known absolute truth or knowledge. • Note that skepticism (philosophical that is) should be contrasted with philosophical dogmatism wherein the latter is the direct opposite of the former. Philosophical dogmatism refers to an attitude wherein a man believes to have absolute

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    You must look into other people as well as at them. Lord Chesterfield A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. Basil A man’s own good breeding is the best security against other people’s ill manners. Lord Chesterfield The secret of many a man’s success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. J. G. Holland To rejoice in another’s prosperity‚ is to give content to your own lot:

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    1 Introduction Utilitarianism is a major position in normative ethics stemming from the late 18th and 19th century philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. Contrary to the deontological approach to ethics that perceives morality as a duty or a moral rule that has to be followed‚ utilitarianism is a form of teleological ethics focussing on the consequences of actions meaning that the moral value of an action is solely determined by its outcome. Thus an action is considered right if it tends

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    Sophie’s World Notes Introduction Questions posed: Who are you? Is there life after death? Where does the world&universe come from? Why are we here? How ought we to live? Is the human brain like an advanced computer? Ideas: “It’s tragic that people have to get ill to appreciate life”‚ the possibility of something coming from nothing‚ we study philosophy because reading what others think can help us formulate our own ideas. We are aware that we are part of something mysterious. Philosophy

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    World Literature Through the Renaissance Dr. John Harris       Office: BUS 207a ENGL 2362.001 & 002                                        h: 903-566-4985 Spring 2013 w: 903-565-5701                    email: jharris@uttyler.edu   Office Hours: MWF: 9-11‚ TTh:  9-9:30 (and by appointment) Required Texts/Materials The Macintosh iPad (II) or other means (e.g.‚ a laptop) of downloading text. All readings are in one large PDF

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    THE world is nothing but variety and dissemblance: vices are all alike‚ as they are vices‚ and peradventure the Stoic understand them so; but although they are equally vices‚ yet they are not at all equal vices; and he who has transgressed the ordinary bounds of a hundred paces‚ "Quos ultra‚ citraque nequit consistere rectum‚" should not be in a worse condition than he that has advanced but ten‚ is not to be believed; or that sacrilege is not worse than stealing a cabbage: "Nec vincet ratio

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    1. Prehistoric Times - Beginning of the Christian Era (Black Magic) Existence of Fire Arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner was fire. However‚ for millennia fire was simply a mystical force that could transform one substance into another while producing heat and light. Fire affected many aspects of early societies. These ranged from the simplest facets of everyday life‚ such as cooking and habitat lighting‚ to more advanced technologies‚ such as pottery‚ bricks‚ and

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    Counseling Theory Julie Meyers Liberty University Abstract This theory focuses on the integration of Biblical principles by combining several aspects of major theories to provide the best treatment for clients. This theory also discusses the nature and need of man as well as the most important factors in determining the health and/or dysfunction of man. This theory provides a detailed process of intervention based on several major theories‚ while using Scripture as a basis for each method. Overall

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