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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.

What did the Petition of Right do

The Petition of right was written by the Parliament in 1628, but is dated 1627.

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".

What philosophy is David Hume most identified with

David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. This is known as empiricism.

Which philosophical theory is closely related to empiricism

positivism

What is the name of the philosopher who said that god is dead'

it was friedrich nietzsche

Which event marked the end of the Enlightenment

death of Immanuel Kant

Where did the renaissance begin in the mid-1300s

in taly

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.

Who wrote The City of God which outlined the struggles of humans who believed in God and those who relied on themselves for survival

Saint Augustine.

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

logic

Who proposed that the nature of humans could be improved and perfected and was the author of Sketch for A Historical Picture of the Progress of the Human Mind

The Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794) wrote the "Sketch", published posthumously in 1795. The fundamental idea of the treatise is the continual progress of mankind toward perfection.

What originally restricted the power of King John and created a limited monarchy

Magna Carta.

Who was imprisoned twice and later exiled from Paris A John Locke B Jean-Jacques Rousseau C Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire

Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire

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.

What is anarchy for Internet

Anarchy for internet is an higher level of trolling done by people who are mentally more clever than an usual troll. If you come across any of them (you just have) laugh at everything they say. They usually make plans upon games like LittleBIGPlanet for the people they love. They are not anarchist, they only believe that none can lead them in the internet.

Who was the creator Which system allowed for the discussion of differences between ancient philosophy and theology

God is the creator of all things and he does not need mans opinion .

What was the basis for aristotle's philosophy and theories-

Due to the fact that he studied under Plato, he based his theories and philosophies from the reactions of his teacher's theories.

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