by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
Theology of religion and philosophy of religion are two distinct approaches to studying religion. Theology of religion begins from a particular religious framework and evaluates universal religious phenomena from that perspective, whereas philosophy of religion takes a rational and secular viewpoint to analyze the nature, value, substance, and truth of religion.
The philosophy of religion explores various themes related to religion, such as the existence of God, the religious view of man, immortality, the problem of evil, religious experience and mysticism, religious knowledge, religious code, and religious conversion. Each of these themes is analyzed philosophically to determine the truth of religion.
One of the main concerns of the philosophy of religion is the existence of God. There are various views on the nature and existence of God, including polytheism, pantheism, monism, dualism, and monotheism. Philosophers are primarily concerned with the monotheistic concept of God as presented in the Bible. The three traditional proofs for the existence of God are the ontological argument, the cosmological argument, and the teleological argument.
Immortality pertains to the indestructible quality of the human soul. There are various theories on immortality, including the Platonic theory that the soul is immortal because all knowledge … ...Read the rest.
“Philosophy Of Religion: Main Topics”
by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
When I was in university 30 years ago, strategy was strictly an educational exercise and there were limited resources accessible for individuals, like me, who see strategy more as a lifestyle or avocation than as a job.
Today, yet, all that has changed.
There are 3 or 4 good “magazines” about strategy – including Philosophy Then and The Philosopher’s Magazine – that are filled with funny, off-beat, irreverent articles about philosophical topics. A amount of top-rate publishing houses, largely in the UK, including Routledge and Blackwell Publishing, provide books aimed at a general philosophical readership.
There are strategy radio programs like Philosophy Talk, coffee houses, salons, adult knowledge classes and virtually hundreds of sites for the interested reader. There are even strategy comic books, including LogiComix about the lifetime of British logician Bertrand Russell. It’s just amazing. It’s a golden age of strategy, I think.
The irony, nonetheless, is the fact that there continues to be no strong consensus on what, exactly, strategy really is. In its historic and etymological sense, strategy is virtually “love (philia) of wisdom (Sophia),” and that is usually how I have looked upon it. Philosophy, for me, is the attempt to reflect upon … ...Read the rest.
“Today’s Golden Age of Philosophy”
by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
When the concept behind positive affirmations is explained, it is easy to understand why so many people incorporate this practice into their daily lives. It becomes a habit, and once one goal is achieved, you find yourself moving on to another.
The concept is quite simple. There are two levels of absorbing, retaining, and reacting to information. The first level is known as the ‘conscious mind,’ and the second is known as the ‘subconscious mind.’
I like to think of the ‘conscious’ mind as the ‘surface.’ It takes things at face value and responds based on the immediate information it receives.
The ‘subconscious’ mind, on the other hand, is the ‘deeper’ part of the mind that we unconsciously communicate with. It responds emotionally to the information we consistently feed it.
For example, if we repeatedly tell ourselves that we are unattractive and ugly, that is what our subconscious mind will absorb, and we will see ourselves in this negative light.
However, if we consistently affirm that we are fit, healthy, and radiant, our subconscious mind will believe this to be true, and we will naturally feel this way, whether we are currently fit and healthy or not.
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“The Philosophy Behind Positive Affirmations”
by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
Philosophy and contemporary art painting exhibit intriguing similarities and variations. Before delving further, it is important to address the question: When is a contemporary art painting considered contemporary? Generally, contemporary art is considered to have emerged between the 1860s and 1970s, whereas art produced since then is typically referred to as modern art, distinguishing it from contemporary art. It is worth noting that contemporary art and philosophy often share common objectives, albeit achieved through different means. The extent to which individuals establish significant connections between engaging in philosophical conversations or observing art depends largely on their individual capacity for interpretation and application.
A significant characteristic of contemporary art painting is the noticeable departure from the way classical or traditional artists approached nature, the environment, and societal norms and structures. It tended to convey more emotion on canvas. During this period, art became more intertwined with philosophy, to the point that the visual aspect of the artwork became dominated by the philosophical underpinnings upon which it was constructed. This does not imply that artists exclusively painted with philosophical intentions in mind. Rather, the art itself began to engage individuals in philosophical introspection in ways it had not done before, … ...Read the rest.
“Philosophy And Modern Art Painting”
by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
Naturopathy believes that the human body owes its existence to the five elements of Nature: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether. These elements represent the various forces of Nature and have symbolic representations within the body.
Earth represents the strong structure of our body, such as our skeleton. Water symbolizes the body fluids, including blood. Air represents the breath of life. Fire symbolizes energy, while Ether or Space personifies the reflection of the human spirit—the Soul, the unseen aspect of the human entity.
In a state of positive wellness, each of these elements is in balance and harmoniously aligned. Any disturbance in this delicate balance, caused by various factors, can lead to a state of imbalance or disease. Naturopathy aligns us with the self-preservative will of Nature, which seeks to protect and heal the body from within by eliminating the undesirable elements with a strong sense of willpower.
Naturopathy is both an art and a science of healthy living, utilizing a drugless approach to healing. It is defined as a system of living in harmony with the constructive principles of nature on physical, mental, moral, and spiritual planes.
This system has tremendous potential for health promotion, disease … ...Read the rest.
“Philosophy Of Nature Cure”
by Manuel Marino | Philosophy
Plato is renowned as one of the world’s greatest philosophers. He was born in 429 BC, around the time of the death of Pericles, and lived for almost eighty years until the period that began with the birth of Alexander the Great. He came from an aristocratic Athenian family who were fairly wealthy according to the customs of that time. Many of Plato’s relatives were actively involved in Athenian politics, but he himself avoided such activities.
During his youth, Plato became fascinated by the teachings and ideas of Socrates to such an extent that he attended the academy set up by Socrates. Plato was only thirty years old when Socrates was executed in prison for his supposed offenses against the gods.
Deeply affected by Socrates’ death, Plato set out to write down the conversations he had with his mentor. Today, most of what we know about Socrates, the man and his philosophy, comes from the texts composed by Plato.
Over time, Plato began to develop his own concepts and theories, particularly in the realm of politics. One of his most famous works is “The Republic,” in which he presents his ideas on how a better government could … ...Read the rest.
“Philosophy Of Plato”
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