Diogenes of Sinope He believed that virtue was better revealed in action than in theory. He used his simple lifestyle and behaviour to criticise the social values and institutions of what he saw as a corrupt society. He declared himself a cosmopolitan. Diogenes made a virtue of poverty. He begged for a living and slept in a large ceramic jar[4] in the marketplace. He became notorious for his philosophical stunts such as carrying a lamp in the daytime‚ claiming to be looking for an honest man. He
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Karl Marx Biography The German philosopher‚ radical economist‚ and revolutionary leader Karl Marx (1818-1883) founded modern "scientific" socialism. His basic ideas—known as Marxism—form the foundation of socialist and communist movements throughout the world. Karl Marx spent most of his life in exile. He was exiled from his native Prussia in 1849 and went to Paris‚ from which he was expelled a few months later. He then settled in London‚ where he spent the rest of his life in dire poverty and
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This man was an Italian physicist‚ mathematician‚ astronomer‚ and philosopher who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations and support for Copernicanism1. Galileo has been called the "father of modern observational astronomy"
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Renaissance society was worldly rather than spiritual & concerned with the here & now. Patron – a person who supports artists‚ especially financially. Perspective – an artistic technique that creates the appearance of 3 dimensions on a flat surface. Vernacular – native language; the everyday language of people in a region or country. Italy’s Advantages City-States Merchants & the Medici Looking to Greece & Rome Classical & Worldly Values Classics lead to humanism Worldly pleasures Patrons
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of his transformation is never revealed in the novel. The whole novel revolves around the struggles of Gregor to adjust to his new shape and identity and depicts his miserable thoughts about himself. This novel reveals many bitter truths of this worldly life. One of them is “Freedom and Escapism”. The story tells us that Gregor
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Maharashtra One is an unproductive number. When there is only there can no love‚ no yearning and no union. Two are reqiued to to forge a relationship. Without the other self has no meaning. For sat(true essence) to make sensethere requirement of Maya‚ worldly truths. THE PURUSHA AND PRAKIRTI The inner reality of Purusha can be portrayed by male forms and the outher reality of the Prakirti can be pictured as female forms‚ next what follow is mating which is the most appropriate analogy to represent relationship
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WHY DOES PLATO COMPARE ORDINARY HUMAN EXISTENCE TO THAT OF CHAINED PRISONERS IN A CAVE? Plato in his famous Allegory of Cave compared the ordinary human existence to that of chained prisoners in a cave. According to Plato‚ we are all stuck in a false reality in this world like prisoners in a cave. His cave theory still applies today in the sense that the people are influenced and controlled by the world around them. They do not want to realize or seek the truth; instead they wish to live
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Zen aims at achieving a particular state of mind called enlightenment. Enlightenment entails the removal of oneself from all worldly distinctions. Once enlightenment is achieved‚ one can experience the true meaning of existence and "oneness" with the universe. The separation of oneself from material barriers allows one to experience reality and knowledge in each and every moment
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and the strongest ruler‚ the loftiest king who defeats the kingdoms around the world‚ and the shadow of Allah in the Earth‚ am the son of Sultan Selim...and I conquered with my fire-scattering sword…” He also said‚ “What men call sovereignty is a worldly strife and constant war; worship of God is the highest throne‚ the happiest of all estates.” Suleiman believed that to be a ruler he had to constantly be gaining more land‚ through war after war. Suleiman’s actions were true to his words. Before his
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An In Depth Look At Renaissance Principles The Renaissance was an explosion of art‚ science‚ literature‚ and architecture. Thousands of ideas‚ new and old‚ were introduced to brilliant minds and influenced some of the greatest works of art in history. New advances in technology allowed for magnificent accomplishments such as the Dome in Florence‚ and old schools of thought reintroduced perspective and naturalism into art. Many schools of thought clamored for attention in the Renaissance‚ and three
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