Cards in this guide (21)
What does Machiavellian mean
Niccolò Machiavello (1469-1527) was a figure of the Italian
Renaissance. He was a capital figure in politics and in one of his
books he wrote that "the end justifies the means" (which should be
understood in context )though)
Unfortunately, many careless readers interpreted that any evil
action can be justified if it is done for a good purpose. And the
word "Machiavellian" is often used to describe a crafty, secret or
tricky plan.
Is the Roman Catholic religion the same as Ukrainian Catholic
The Ukrainian Catholic Church is in full union with the Roman
Catholic Church so they share the same beliefs and doctrines.
Who wrote Utopia which described an ideal state where all people were treated equally
Sir Thomas More's 1516 work had the Latin title Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia, which translates roughly into "A Truly Golden Little Book, No Less Beneficial Than Entertaining, of the Best State of a Republic, and of the New Island Utopia".
Which philosophical theory is closely related to empiricism
What is the name of the philosopher who said that god is dead'
it was friedrich nietzsche
Which century saw the greatest period of influence for scholasticism
Whose scientific work relied on observation experiments and inductive reasoning
Who was an Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who attempted to resolve the differences between science and religion
Who stated that people were born with the right to life liberty and property
John Locke stated that people were born with the right to life,
liberty, and property.
What does the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception state
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original
sin.
What theologian proposed that the mere idea that God existed was proof that God did indeed exist
Who proposed that the study of languages such as Hebrew Greek and Arabic would lead to a greater understanding of the Bible
Who wrote The City of God which outlined the struggles of humans who believed in God and those who relied on themselves for survival
What system was used in an attempt to address the differences between Christianity and other religions thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance
Neoplatonism was the system that was used in an attempt to
address the differences between Christianity and other religions
thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance.
Which branch of philosophy pertains to the rules of correct reasoning to develop a valid conclusion
Which philosopher believed that the government was created to assist people in the pursuit of moral life
Which philosophers traveled from place to place and were considered to be very wise
What philosopher believed that there did not have to be a conflict between the ancient classics and the Christian thought of his day and also discovered the lost works of the Latin writer Cicero
What branch of philosophy aims to determine the nature basis and the extent of knowledge
Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism
What is the story of Saint Augustine Aquinas
There is no such saint. There is a Thomas Aquinas and an
Augustine of Hippo but no Saint Augustine Aquinas.
