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Material Things Human Knowledge
1,079 wordsA common thread of faith and reason runs through the two different theological visions of St. Augustine in his Confessions. This can be seen by comparing the ascent, the vision, the descent, and language in the two visions. Although other parts of the text will be referred to, the central part of these visions are as follows: Vision 1: .".. in an instant of awe, my mind attained to the sight of the God who IS. Then, at last, I caught sight of your invisible nature, as it is known through your cr...
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Good And Evil Evil In The World
1,130 wordsSaint Augustine was one of the foremost philosopher-theologians of the early Christianity and the leading figure in the church of North Africa. He had a profound influence on the subsequent development of the Western thought and culture. He also was responsible for shaping the themes and defined problems that characterized early Christian theology. Augustine was born at Thagaste in Numidia, which is part of present day Algeria. His father was a pagan, who was later converted, and his mother was ...
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'to Pray ' Top Of Hermon Snow
1,149 words... Jesus took them apart up into that mountain. 'To pray, ' no doubt in connection with 'those sayings; 's ince their reception required quite as much the direct teaching of the Heavenly Father, as had the previous confession of Peter, of which it was, indeed, the complement, the other aspect, the twin height. And the Transfiguration, with its attendant glorified Ministry and Voice from heaven, was God's answer to that prayer. What has already been stated, has convinced us that it could not hav...
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Scuba Diving Water Pressure
1,163 words... ces in our bodies. As previously mentioned, pressure increases at a rate of one atmosphere (ATM) for each additional 33 feet of depth underwater. The total pressure is twice as great at 33 feet than at the surface, three times as great at 66 feet, and so on. This pressure pushes in on flexible air spaces, compressing them and reducing their volume. The reduction of the volume of the air spaces is proportional to the amount of pressure placed upon it. When the total pressure doubles, the air ...
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Sexual Intercourse Homosexual Behavior
1,120 wordsPlotinus: His Philosophical Critique In this paper I will compare some of the ways in which sexual orientation research is connected to its social contexts. I will try to show how attempts to explain the origins and manifestations of homoerotic interests and behaviors can be viewed by Plotinus and Nietzsche. Even if science nowadays is fundamental in conceiving its projects and priorities, for the greatest part of Western history the origins of homoeroticism held no scientific interest whatsoeve...
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Allegory Of The Cave Members Of Society
889 wordsDantes use of allegory in the Inferno greatly varies from Plato's Allegory of the Cave in purpose, symbolism, characters and mentors, and in attitude toward the world. An analysis of each of these elements in both allegories will provide an interesting comparison. Dante uses allegory to relate the sinners punishment to his sin, while Plato uses allegory to discuss ignorance and knowledge. Dantes Inferno describes the descent through Hell from the upper level of the opportunists to the most evil,...
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Scuba Diving Carbon Dioxide
2,569 words" There you are, totally weightless, quietly soaring just above the sea floor with only the smallest amount of physical exertion. Small fish come out of their holes to look at you. How about that? You are the curiosity. You are the thing that does not belong. Perhaps this is why you dive. You are taking part in exploring mans last ecological frontier. The very thought would excite anyone whose blood still flows in his veins. The diver is the observer, he looks at everything he can. He total...
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Easier Indirect Path Laura Death Petrarch Love
894 wordsPetrarch s Quest for True Love and Spiritual Fulfillment The poems contained within The Canzoniere are spellbinding tales of love. The object of this love is Laura, the ideal woman according to the author, Francesco Petrarch. Petrarch expresses his desire for true love and spiritual fulfillment through his yearnings for Laura. In Petrarch s opinion, Laura exemplifies perfection. Her every mannerism evokes feelings of passion and love in his heart and mind. He admires her sweet presence and her s...
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