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What is the Greek definition of Philosophy?
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Loving and wisdom
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What does the Greek word "philos" mean?
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Love
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What does the Greek word "Spohia" mean?
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Wisdom
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What is the field of study in which people question and create theories about the nature of reality?
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Philosophy
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Involves humans attempting to answer, __________? To gain a better understanding of the universe and how the universe can best be know and understood.
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"What is Reality"?
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What is a major division of philosophical thought?
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Eastern vs. Western religion
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1.Has many different understandings.
2. Can be difficult to understand. 3. Many people understand it on a basic level. 4.Some people identify as communities of people who share practices and belief about Gods or God. 5. Some believe it to be more of an abstract set of ideas. |
Religion
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A definition of a concept not associated with any specific instance.
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Abstract
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Any specific system of belief about deity, of involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a world view
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Definition of Religion
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A commitment, fundamental orientation of the heart.
Can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions. Held subconsciously consistently or inconsistently A persons outlook on the world or perspective on life. |
World View
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underlying philosophies and guiding principles that are major features of the religion.
The essence of the religion or philosophy is examined |
Tenents of belief
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Iconic symbols and holy texts (scriptures)
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Symbols and holy write
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