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11 Cards in this Set
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body/mind/spirit
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the concept that a human being is a whole composite of these three aspects of being and together they function as one whole
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immaterialism
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the belief that mind or spirit is not matter, that it is supposed that something which is not matter is pure, superior, and ultimately real, whereas that which is matter is impure, inferior, and not ultimately real.
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anthropomorphism
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any ascription of humanlike characteristics to God: for example, a body or passions.
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Asceticism
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a belief in denying the body for the purpose of freeing the spirit.
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Cartesian dualism
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the teaching of Rene Descartes that the mind or spirit constitutes one reality while the body is something completely different, separate and apart from mind.
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Materialism
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the belief about the nature of human life that the body is what constitutes the human being, there is no such thing as spirit or mind apart from the body
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Hedonism
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the belief that pleasure is the highest good
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metaphysical perspective, absolute or relative
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one's perspective on the ultimate reality of life. Is reality or truth universal, unchanging, or is reality or truth individual and changing, authored by each individual.
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mortality
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one aspect of a complete, eternal life which begins at birth to earthly parents and ends at death
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absolute worth
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the value of each human life is inherent and precious
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personal security
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a positive, secure sense of self based on your absolute worth
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