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    Psychology is rooted in philosophy. Questions of how the mind worked were first posed by the Greeks. Two main schools of thought nativism, the theory founded by Plato where mental processes are innate, and philosophical empiricism, a theory posed by Aristotle which felt that mental processes were learned from experience. Although this “nature” vs “nuture” debate remains, the next fundamental players tried to differentiate the mind from the brain philosophically and experimentally. While Rene…

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    different ways. The Ancient Greeks had many distinct views and contributions to Philosophy, Architecture, and Literature. Ancient Greece was the birth place of Philosophy. Many Greeks were wise beyond their years and had a curious and philosophical nature. “The Greek thinkers invented “natural philosophy”, a term that encompasses the fields we now call “Philosophy” and “Science”. Pg.47, Chapter 2: The Aegean. Western Philosophy was founded on the Coast of Ionian in the sixth century BCE. The…

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    Socrates Legacy

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    exaggeration, but it is true that the contributions of ancient Greek philosophy radically shaped the world in the era in which it was prevalent (approximately 400-150 BCE), and with the expansion and blending of cultures throughout history, our society and systems of thought today have been impacted by the great minds of this period. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are three of the most influential figures in the history of Western philosophy. Collectively, they revolutionized the fields of…

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    Natural law sets forth the general standards of conduct, prohibiting or commanding certain actions. Natural law includes norms against behaviours such as stealing, murder, or slander. As described by Aquinas, the most general prescription of natural law is that “good is to be done, and evil is to be avoided”. To follow this principle means to act consistently with six ‘human…

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    Critiquing the Concept of NOMA In Non-Overlapping Magisteria, Stephen Jay Gould argues that religion and science do not contradict each other because each have separate magisterial, or domains of teaching authority. He claims that values and ethics are within the magisterium of religion, while empirical facts and theories are within the realm of science, and the two magisteria do not overlap. Gould claims that NOMA is a principled position that is supported on moral and intellectual grounds;…

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    Analysis: Thales Vs. Homer

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    Thales is the Greek philosopher, he is the first person to investigate the basic principles, the question of the substance of matter, and he foundered the school of natural philosophy. He is in among seven sages of Greece. He did research almost all areas of knowledge, mathematics, politics, history, science, engineering, and philosophy. He suggested concepts to explain many of the events of nature, the main substance, the support of the earth, and the cause of change. Water was his first…

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    Philosophy is a Greek word that is often translated as “the love of wisdom.” In other words, philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. Applying philosophy into daily living, it can definitely help me live a better life. It gives me the opportunity to improve how I can analyze and evaluate a situation or an idea, as well as, enhance my reasoning and critical skills, such as critical thinking,…

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    1952. He was an intellectual author that teaches high school Philosophy. Gaarder often writes about Philosophy and its main Contribution to the society and oneself. He published his first book in year 1986 and one of his best-sellers is the Sophie’s world that was published in year 1991. Sophie’s world is a novel that talks about a girl named Sophie who explored through the History of Western Philosophy together with his teacher in Philosophy, Alberto Knox. The book was considered as a novel,…

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    the existence of certain principles of government that, if enacted, can afford the members of society a level of freedom that at least approximates the freedom enjoyed in the state of nature. In The Social Contract and his other works of political philosophy, Rousseau is devoted to outlining these principles and how they may be given expression in a functional modern…

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    Two of the most intriguing schools of philosophy are the two which deal specifically with epistemology, or, what is better known as the origin of knowledge. Although they are not completely opposite of one another, they are argued in depth by two of the most famous philosophers in history. The origins of study in rationalism and empiricism can be found in the 17th century, during a time when various significant developments were made in the fields of astronomy and mechanics. These advancements…

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