1B11 Comparison of Hobbes and Al-Farabi Human nature was one of the most controversial topics now and then. In two of the world’s greatest philosophers’ essay‚ they discussed their own perception of human nature. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)‚ England’s political philosopher‚ who discussed his view on the degeneration of human nature in his book‚ Leviathan‚ which depicted the natural state of humanity as nasty and brutish. His point of view came across many similarities as Al- Farabi (870- 950 CE) an Arab
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as they have very different ways of doing things; logical‚ impulsive and a split between the two. These differences in personalities cause a series of tragic events that no one is willing to speak of and therefore lie about them. This denial of the truth comes in the form of the refusal to talk about what happened
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was the best and most effectiveness and best path of achieving truth and reconciliation in the South African context. Do you agree? Discuss I agree that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was the effectiveness and best path of achieving truth and reconciliation in the South African context. The TRC was established under the Government of National Unity (GNU) and was finalised by an act of a parliament
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THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS "Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it. Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held. Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books. Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin. Believe nothing just because someone else believes it. Believe only what you your self test and judge to be true." -Buddha The four noble truths exemplify the essence of the teachings of Buddha. They represent the beginning of a long
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the literal definition. For‚ instance‚ if a patient is struggling against an apparently incurable ailment‚ words of encouragement and hope‚ strengthening his willpower and thereby increasing his chances of survival would better serve the spirit of truth than literally and heartlessly repeating the medical verdict. Such truthfulness is worse than an outright lie. Similarly‚ if there is estrangement between two closely related parties or persons‚ each feeling uncompromisingly righteous‚ the ends of truthwill
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Is telling the truth impossible? Some people will argue that with today’s complex life and diverse cultures that it is impossible to tell the whole truth. What one needs to analyze and understand is the lying and the intention behind it. Do we lie to intentionally hurt someone‚ lie to make someone feel better‚ lie to protect oneself‚ or unwillingly lie because we don’t know all the answers? The whole truth is complex and complicated‚ but has little to do with choices that we make
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Sojourner Truth‚ a well known Women’s Rights Activist and Civil Rights Activist‚ was born in 1797 to James and Elizabeth Baumfree. Born in the town of Swartekill‚ New York‚ her birth name was Isabella (Belle) Baumfree and she was one of twelve children. Due to her mother and father both being the property of Colonel Hardenbergh‚ Sojourner Truth was also considered the property of Hardenburgh. Though when Hardenbergh died in 1806‚ Sojourner Truth was nine years old and had been sold to John Neely
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Nujeen Mohammed Philosophy TR 11:20 October 17‚ 2013 Response Paper 1 The Four Noble Truths On the Buddhist argument of suffering it is called the 4 Noble Truths. First things first in the Truths it starts off by saying “In life there is suffering”‚ then Suffering is caused by desire and grasping‚ next to Escape suffering we must stop/ cease grasping. Lastly the way to relax and stop grasping is the Eight Fold Path. This
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The Truth Will Always Be Revealed Imagine if everything you have been told from the people you trust are all lies? They have to constantly wonder if what they are being told are truths leads to confusion. This is something that frequently happens in the book Delirium by Lauren Oliver. No matter how hard people try to hide the truth‚ it will always be exposed. The truth about the society’s history will in the end be uncovered. Magdalena Haloway is struck with disbelief about the lies that have been
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the Buddha’s teaching on the nature and ending of Dukkha. The Four Noble Truths‚ Ariya-sacca‚ form the essence of the Buddha’s very first sermon which was delivered to the five ascetics in a deer park in Benares‚ after he had become enlightened. This sermon was called Dharmachakra Sutra which translates as “setting in motion the wheel of Dharma”‚ which were the Buddha’s teachings. The Four Noble Truths are called truths because‚ as well as being believed‚ they can be experienced and directly understood
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