Wisdom

were unsure of the philosophy they have received. Socrates, who was known to questioned others (the Socratic method), even questioned his daimonion: was he really the wisest man? In the Apology, Socrates states "If you ask me what kind of wisdom, I reply, such wisdom as is attainable by man, for to that extent I am inclined to…

He is not able to go as deep in development of his wisdom as he would like it since it “is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out?” He recognizes that wisdom is not easy to achieve (Coogan 952; Harrelson 937). In the NSRV, Ecclesiastes 7:25 ends as “wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness.” In the KJV, it is worded as, “the wickedness of…

the main character, Pip and his troubles that occur around the world. His manhood can be based around the archetypes of three stages, the first being isolated, then followed by the second stage of self-awareness and finally ending with the stage of wisdom. Pip begins as an abject individual who is lost in his hometown and he does not know what to do. He is isolated from not only the people around him but he is also lost and isolated from himself. Pip does not feel as though he is good enough to…

Happiness is a feeling that comes within ones soul. Men believe that in order to be happy they must be rich of gold instead of being rich in wisdom. Aristotle believes that, “Happiness depends on ourselves” (Aristotle). Aristotle compares human pleasure to happiness and how happiness is the central point of a man and life in order to be happy. Aristotle states that men, “like pleasure or wealth or fame; they differ, too, among themselves” (Aristotle). He contrasts the pleasure and wealth to…

Wheat.Session1.Journal Influences on my academic work and goals at Colorado Christian University derive from several different factors. Being a mother, a wife and Christ follower, it’s difficult to choose which outweighs the other. My degree is in Biblical studies and Theology actually has nothing to do with a future career. It’s hard to say that I’m motivated by the economic comfort this degree may possibly bring. I am my own driving force. Before I was a wife and a mother, I was simply just me…

you receive the more you should pray. Christian should close out each day with prayer. 1 Thessialonians 5:17 says, 17 “Pray without ceasing.” The need of pray is always in order. Our business will flourish when we ask God for wisdom. James 1:5 says, “5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” When we wait on the Lord. Isaish 40:31says, 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall…

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest” (Confucius). William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies, mentions about a group of boy, who try surviving in a deserted island under primitive conditions. Piggy is one of these significant characters in Lord of the Flies and he is the symbol of wisdom in novel by his descriptions, his actions in the island, beside to his…

Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter are the first three of eight general epistles found near the end of the New Testament. All three letters were written by different authors: Hebrews probably by the apostle Paul, James by James the eldest brother of Jesus, and 1 Peter by the apostle Peter. These three letters also had different recipients. It is assumed that Hebrews was written to primarily Jewish Christians who had been scattered across the known world and likewise with the book of James, but 1 Peter…

What is the Good Life? Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are known as great men of thought and, though they didn’t start philosophy, they are pioneers of that field and some of their thoughts are still used today. While some of the philosopher’s opinions and viewpoints are very different form each other they all end up focusing on one question, “What is the good life?” Even though they don’t see eye to eye on quite a few things they still agree that the good life is the ultimate goal that all men…

couldn’t overcome. It shows us that misfortune could happen to anyone, it doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, how intelligent you are, or how strong you are; it’s just something that’s bound to happen. But, in the same story he also teaches us that wisdom can save you. If Oedipus kept an open mind to the fact that he could’ve been the king’s killer, perhaps he would’ve found another solution to get rid of the plague that was brought to the city and saved himself. But, instead he kept a blind eye…