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A traditional feast that should unite and not divide
A correct view of the human person is essential for economic science and for the formation of economic policy. If most people saw humans as just another group of chemicals, our political discussions and analyzes would be very different.…
Science and Philosophy have their own standard: 100% Part 10 of Why Pray?
Science, philosophy and religion - different assessments
Science demands that studies be 100% replicable (capable of being replicated exactly). Philosophy can be harsh too, and it's closer to our way of thinking.
"Is there any knowledge…
New Book “The Modern Prometheus: Why the 21st Century Intellectual Must Be Fearless to…
SHELBURNE, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 21, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Philosopher and historian Procopius Canning announces the release of âThe Modern Prometheus: Why the 21st Century Intellectual Must Be Fearless to…
Two 25th anniversary editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” to be…
2022: a magical trip to the United Kingdom to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofone of the greatest children's books in the world
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK RowlingPublished by Bloomsbury Children's Books
Harry Potter…
The philosophy of artificial intelligence and the importance of transdisciplinary research
Will humans love artificial intelligence (AI) in the near future? In less than two decades, machines have outperformed humans. The development of a full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race ... Humans, who are…
VCU philosophy professor receives national award for article exploring the morality and rationality…
By VCU News staff
James fritz, Ph.D., assistant professor at Department of Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, was named one of two recipients of…
Why I beat the drum of Cardano’s long-term philosophy
Cardano (CCC:ADA-USD) experienced a downturn. A quick glance at his pricing table reveals it. He has been in bear territory since early September.
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But, if you're anything like me, you think Cardano…
Chloe Zhao explains the oriental philosophy behind “Eternals”
Chinese viewers may not have the chance to see the Chloe Zhao-directed Marvel movie "Eternals" in theaters due to China's thorny relationship with the director, but the mix of Eastern and Western ideas of the film. The film…
Philosopher Sandel says Saudi reforms require critical thinking to be successful
American philosophy professor Michael J. Sandel receives the 2018 Princess of Asturias Prize for Social Sciences from Spain's King Felipe, in Oviedo, Spain on October 19, 2018. REUTERS / Vincent WestRegister now for FREE and unlimited…
Christianity’s Greatest Satirist – WSJ
"I do not deny that I seek peace wherever possible", wrote Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) at the start of the Protestant Reformation. âI believe in listening to both sides with open ears. I love freedom. I won't, I…
“Secure, transparent and convenient”: the corporate philosophy of Amazon Payment…
The shift to digital commerce has provided consumers with a greater range of services at their fingertips and customers now expect transparent and quality online shopping experiences. Peter George, Managing Director of Amazon Payment…
Artur Vllahiu | Why you shouldn’t expect the restaurant staff to be nicer
the dialectic of Artur | The cruel side of kindness…
Examine the intellectualization of the Premier League in seven charts
The confirmation of Ralf Rangnick as Manchester United's next manager - for now - signals a significant change of course at Old Trafford. For the Premier League, however, it is the advancement of a trend.
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Dive into Philosophy – The Hindu
The whole world is being invaded by the goddess Shakti, affectionately called Ambal by her devotees, MA Manickavelu said in a speech. Those who do not realize His omnipresence have unclean thoughts and end up in hell. Abirami Bhattar,…
How the “one team, one goal” philosophy helps PTTEP employees reach their maximum potential
PTTEP won the following awards at the first HR Excellence Awards 2021, Thailand:
Bronze for excellence in workplace culture,
Gold for excellence in talent acquisition.
In this interview, Adisorn Smathimanant, Senior Vice-President,…
Decoder Ring and Hi-Phi Nation explore vampires, Twilight, and philosophy.
Episode Notes
Decoder Ring is a podcast about uncovering cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin tackles a cultural issue, object, idea or habit and talks to experts, historians and obsessives to try to…
None of the great masters give in in a chess tug of war
A game, the philosopher Bernard Suits wrote, is "the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles". It's one thing to push a handful of chess pieces onto the chessboard to surround the enemy king. It's another to…
Understanding What Russell Said About Mathematics – Kashmir Reader
Known for his mathematics, logic, philosophy and honored for his contributions to the field of literature, Bertrand Russell is famous as one of those who had a significant influence on several subjects of study and discussed the…
Should philosophy retire? | Commonwealth Magazine
Pragmatism as anti-authoritarianism is addressed to and for those who, living in a post-positivist and Wittgensteinian world, would never ask themselves questions such as: "Do objects really have the properties they seem to have, or are…
Probably the first person to finger someone
The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes as portrayed by Jean Léon Gérôme. Credit: public domain
The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic was most likely the man who coined "the finger" as an…
Peter Singer wins the “Nobel Prize for Philosophy”
Despite its importance, philosophy is generally not seen as a lucrative profession. May be the Berggruen Prize will change that. This is US $ 1 million given annually to a thinker "whose ideas have profoundly shaped the…
Cesc Fabregas exposes his coaching philosophy and the influence of Conte, Kovac, Wenger and Tuchel
Since joining Arsenal as a teenager, Cesc Fabregas has taken with him a maturity beyond his years. It should therefore come as no surprise that even if he seeks to…
Two decades of cinematographic magic: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”…
It pains me, but also thrills me to reveal the fact that the film adaptation of "Harry Potter and the…
Penguin Ethics Bowlers Keep Winning
From left to right, back row, Jordan Pintar, Dominic Adams and Lauren Myers; and in the front row, Eva Lamberson, Lucas Tomory, Shianna Gibbons and Dora's Gitimu.For the sixth year in a row, Youngstown State University's Ethics Bowl team…
Iqbal’s philosophy can rekindle the glory of Muslims
Islamabad: The Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) of the International Islamic University of Islamabad (IIUI) organized a national seminar on âIqbal and the Modern…
Celebration of philosophy in Sheffield throughout the city
Think Together Sheffield, a new partnership that aims to get people to philosophize in Sheffield, is hosting a Week of Philosophical Thinking Celebration, inspired by World Philosophy Day on Thursday, November 18. Today's events include…
WATCH: Michael Owen slams Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s lack of managerial philosophy as Man United…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign as Manchester United hangs by a thread following Saturday's 2-0 home loss to Manchester…
The four women who upset philosophy
November 6, 2021The women are up to something. By Benjamin Lipscomb. Oxford University Press; 326 pages; $ 27.95 and £ 20"THERE HAS never been a woman who could do philosophy as she can. This is what Philippa Foot said of…
Three responses to mourning in the philosophy of Kierkegaard, H …
(MENAFN- SomTribune) How we deal with grief depends in large part on our worldview. Here's how three famous philosophers handled the certainty of grief and despair.
Each of us will experience…
Boo to the Boo-Hurrahs: How four Oxford women transformed philosophy
Revised here Women are up to something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley and Iris Murdoch revolutionized ethics through Benjamin JB Lipscomb Oxford Buy on Bookshop.org Prospect receives a…
Windermere’s award-winning family, Crafty Baa, reflects on their business philosophy
A Windermere pub, run by an award winning family, has been very successful following a very unique business philosophy.
The Crafty Baa, located on Victoria Street, had already been named the best pub in the…
How Professor Wellesley Rethinks the Salem Witch Trials
Sitting in one of Wellesley College professor Julie Walsh's most requested classes, âPhilosophy and Witchcraft,â you might imagine historic Salem and conjure up the image of a witchcraft trial. But…
What Albert Camus can teach us about friendship
Can you be friends with someone whose policies are diametrically opposed to yours? Social media standards seem to prohibit it.
Today, people…
Ethics in everyday life: what is a soul?
It's that time of year again for Halloween.
The holiday originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III made November 1 a time…
BioShock 4 should get more personal with its philosophies
Great care has been taken with the original BioShock put philosophy in the foreground. The expected BioShock 4 will likely have a similar philosophical purpose, like the series'…
Bastian Schweinsteiger suggests Man Utd lack ‘philosophy and vision’ after Liverpool…
Former Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said he "was not surprised" by Liverpool's 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
The Red Devils suffered their heaviest home loss…
Houston’s Jewish Existentialism Astro Alex Bregman – The Forward
If you are not from Beantown or Bayou City, you may not be aware of the culmination of a remarkable drama that occurred when the Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox in the 'a marathon to win the American League Championship Series.…
Hinduism is humanity’s most democratic philosophy, says Chinna Jeeyar Swami
Hyderabad: In the modern world of paradoxes, globalization creates opportunities and wealth for nations and individuals and yet seems to be floundering - a panacea, but a threat. As incomes and socio-political inequalities continue to…
Indo-American congressman pays tribute to Jain poet and philosopher Shrimad Rajchandraji
Indo-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi paid tribute to the life of remarkable Jain poet, scholar, religious leader and philosopher Shrimad Rajchandraji in the House of Representatives.Krishnamoorthi, in his remarks in the House…
How to get out of the Lonely Economy
This week, while reporting on Connie Moreland's Facebook group, âFree To Good Home,â I was struck by her personal motto.
âEverything we need, we already have…
How Ferenc Puskas sculpted the philosophy and career of Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou
Real Madrid and Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas led Ange Postecoglou (right) in South Melbourne.Postecoglou played under Puskas for South Melbourne from 1989 to 1992 and formed a close bond before embarking on his own managerial career at the…
AC Grayling: Philosopher explains why he will campaign for independence
As many of you may know, I have another life as host of the TNT show on indyLive. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. we chat with a special guest for a full hour. Over 75 shows, we interviewed the brightest and best, including those…
Award-winning novelist, designer and philosopher in the UH speaker series
Charles Johnson
One of the country's most famous literary figures will join a special university in Hawaii series to highlight the success of more than two dozen novels and the role religion plays in shaping her writing and imagination.…
Greg Abbott’s ban on vaccination warrants exemplifies the Republican philosophy of…
Republican politicians have long been willing to set aside certain conservative principles for the sake of the group. Their concerns about deficits don't apply when deficits are created by upper-bracket tax cuts, while their…
Industry leaders meet to optimize physical resource management at Accruent Insights 2021 conference
Event to include users from corporate real estate, educational institutions, healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, public sector, retail, telecommunications , utilities and morePosted: October 13, 2021 at 7:59 am!-->…
Release of “Khayyami Philosophy”: volume 4 of the series of 12 volumes “Omar…
Cover - The Secret of Omar Khayyam: Hermeneutics of Robaiyat in the Sociological Quantum Imagination: Book 4: Philosophy of Khayyami: The Ontological Structures of Robaiyat in Omar Khayyam's Last Written Treatise of…
Matthew McConaughey is still hesitant about TX Gov. Run, imply he won’t
Matthew McConaughey He says he's still not sure if he will run for governor of Texas, given how little work he has done so far, it's a strong suggestion it's not on. his card. The actor conducted a lengthy interview with the…
Sussex campaign students to fire a philosopher
University of Sussex 'anonymous, unaffiliated group of queer, trans and non-binary students' calls on school to fire philosophy professor Kathleen stock for her views and activism regarding trans women.
In their "manifestoStudents…
Announcement of the day: Fifa 22 wormholes swallow stars including David Beckham and Kylian Mbappé
EA Sports has launched its annual campaign to promote the highly anticipated Fifa 22 video game."Powered by Football" stars David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, Kylian Mbappé and Zinedine Zidane,…
Does evolution prove God? Alvin Plantinga’s Christian Philosophy
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Have universities and the leading edge of academia completely forsaken God?
Many atheist professors, especially in the humanities and sciences, are frankly opposed to Christianity. According to…
Potty Talk: Toilet Philosophers – The Tufts Daily
Historian and philosopher Howard Zinn asked, âWhat is quality? Obviously, the philosophy department at Tufts University doesn't care. Its headquarters, Miner Hall, is home to two options for bathroom enthusiasts - or…
No lover is allowed at the first price of the French book after the ethics scandal
Published on: 10/05/2021 - 19:04
Paris (AFP)
France's biggest literary prize, the Goncourt, will no longer allow the candidacy of lovers…
Check out these exclusive pics from Hunter Biden’s Big LA Art opening – Mother Jones
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Fight disinformation. Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. Register for free Mother Jones newsletter.On Friday night at a pop-up event in Hollywood, Hunter Biden shared his…
Grimes still lives with Elon Musk despite his breakup
Grimes revealed her current life situation to her followers on Instagram after her baby daddy Elon musk announced last week that the former couple have decided to go their separate ways after being in a relationship for three years. The…
Video: Maimonides: the philosopher rabbi
October 2, 2021 | by Unpacked
Meet the Rambam, also known as Maimonides, one of the most famous Jewish scholars of all time.
Every day tens of thousands of students study the Mishneh Torah, Guide to…
Add Mahima Dharma Philosophy In UG Classes, Education Minister Pradhan Told UGC-Edexlive
Pradhan in front of the statue of Bhima Bhoi (Pic: Twitter)
Have you heard of the philosophy of Mahima Dharma? If you are a student in India, there is a good chance that you…
Friborg quietly enjoying excellent form at the start of the season
With all attention on Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, Christian Streich's SC Freiburg are enjoying an exceptional start to the 2021-22 season.
Freiburg bade farewell to its longtime iconic home Dreisamstadion last…
‘Sex Education’ Shows Growth With Season Three – Tech
Our opinion ; 4/5 stars
At the premiere of âSex Education,â Netflix's teen comedy about Moordale High School, viewers were exposed to the inner lives of the students, from their relationship and sexual…
Recognize Gandhi the Philosopher | Indian express
It is not often that Gandhi is portrayed as a philosopher. For me Gandhi is as important as the Buddha of the Nikayas and the early dialogues of Socrates from Plato. These three men are unique in that, like Confucius of China, they can…
World Vegetarian Day 2021: All About Its Date, History, Meaning | Health
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, several studies and research have suggested that certain foods or diets may offer protection against the novel coronavirus and the most plant-based diets at the top of the list. A study published…
Author: The Biggest Ideas In The World Are Born From Interdisciplinary Teamwork
When you consider some of the biggest innovations that have changed public health - pasteurization, disease eradication, water purification - you will see behind the scenes a whole network of unsung heroes and heroines, author…
Human Brain: Conversations – Announcements
Human brain: conversationsA multidisciplinary project dedicated to studies on the brainSeptember 21, 2021 - April 14, 2022
Syntax as a fingerprint of human language: September 30, 7 p.m., with…
Tears of Others: The DONG-A ILBO
There is a South Korean doctor who asks for a strange favor in a Belgium backdrop titled "I Met Ro Gi-wan" written by South Korean writer Cho Hae-jin. His wife died, but no natural causes. Since his wife had too much advanced liver…
On History Day – September 28 – Almanac
Today is Tuesday, September 28, the 271st day of 2021 with 94 to follow.
The moon is declining. The morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.…
Playing Monopoly here is not a game
The Cambridge version of Monopoly was released in November by Top Trumps USA.
Home to plumbers and philosophers, geneticists and caretakers, descendants of longtime immigrants and new residents, Cambridge risks sacrificing diversity and…
Chief Justice says it’s “a matter of law, not charity”
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana Sunday called for 50% representation of women in the judiciary and supported demand for increased gender diversity in legal education, Bar and Bench reported.âEnough of removing…
Teacher gets 29 IR for sexually assaulting student
Thrissur, September 26 (PTI): A teacher was sentenced to 29 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by a special fast-track court for sexually assaulting a first-class student.The court said the teacher's offense was inhumane and…
Charles Sellers, historian who turned post-war consensus upside down, dies at 98
Charles Sellers, a historian whose work on early 19th-century America helped overturn the postwar consensus that democracy and capitalism developed in tandem by showing that in fact they were more often at odds, died Thursday at his home…
Ask a bookseller: epic fates and myth in this novel set in ancient Greece
"Amber and Clay" by Laura Amy Schlitz.Courtesy of Penguin Random HouseWe'll end our recommendation month for kids and teens and in between with a college title set in ancient Greece. Rosalind Casey of Books of Wonder in Manhattan…
Arizona State University: WP Carey School to Honor Northern Trust Chief Economist as Most Accurate…
Despite the continued uncertainty brought on by the ongoing pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and a series of geopolitical uncertainties, Northern Trust chief economist Carl Tannenbaum predicts that the US economy will…
Matthew McConaughey “measures” still possible race for governor of Texas
When the ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote that a perfect society could only exist if it was ruled by "king philosophers", did he have someone like Matthew McConaughey in mind?McConaughey seems to think so, as the Oscar-winning actor…
“Genie” is a myth
Einstein was no genius. Neither Mozart nor Beethoven.
But the brilliant brains and superhuman performers of society share one thing in common: a spark that has ignited their souls and kindled an everlasting fire beneath their…
Mary Shelley’s First Edition of “Frankenstein” Sells for Record $ 1.17 Million |…
Mary Shelley was only 20 when she published the first edition of her gothic novel Frankenstein. Pictured: Richard Rothwell's portrait of Shelley,…
Memory of two intellectual giants | Miscellaneous: problems in higher education
Two prominent black scholars, who left their mark on the academy and brought a cutting edge approach to their scholarship, recently passed away. Dr Albert J. Raboteau, the famous scholar of African and African American religion over the…
COVID deaths overtake 1918 flu deaths
Deaths from COVID-19 in the United States have now exceeded the estimated 675,000 deaths during the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, but SARS-CoV-2…
Man called Harry Potter sells copy of Philosopher’s Stone book
A man called Harry Potter sells a copy of the Philosopher's Stone book his father bought him in 1997 after discovering it is a first edition worth up to £ 30,000Man called Harry Potter of Hampshire sells copy of…
David and Art – “An American in Paris”
A dancer and singer of the jazz age will soon be in the company of famous French philosophers and novelists. David and Art # 1228 "An American in Paris" | September 20, 2021 6:45 a.m. One of the…
To fix democracy, start with colleges
American higher education has for decades been a battleground in the country's cultural wars. However, in recent months, the climax of partisan politics, conflicts over free speech, growing class inequalities and a reckoning with racism…
If jotting down ideas was good enough for Pascal, then it’s a good idea.
Before his death in 1662, the philosopher Blaise Pascal was preparing a new book, an apology for the Christian faith. He hadn't finished his work and only had fragments, notes to put together in the right order, which he had only started…
Are COVID-19 boosters ethical, with half the world waiting for a first shot? | Kiowa County Press
People are lining up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Belgrade, Serbia on August 17, 2021. Serbia and other countries have started giving booster doses. Meanwhile, more than half of the world's population has not received a first dose. AP…
Youngstown Woman, 81, Writes 5 Books in 5 Years | News, Sports, Jobs
June summers
YOUNGSTOWN - In 1932, American philosopher Walter B. Pitkin published a self-help book…
Heat-change mug transports characters from the original series to a planet
This article contains affiliate links, where we may receive a percentage of any sales made from the links on this page. Price and availability exact at time of posting.Star Trek: The Original Series premiered on television on September…
3 Lessons from Saint Hildegard of Bingen for the modern Christian woman
Women today can learn so much from the life of this extraordinary abbess and leader of the Middle Ages.It almost feels like a trip back in time as Saint Hildegard of Bingen emerged in the 12th century to become an iconic saint for women…
The death of Abimael Guzmán leaves several questions in Peru
Sep 18, 2021FOR A DOZEN years from 1980, a malicious and invisible presence haunted Peru, becoming more and more threatening. Abimael Guzmán, a Marxist philosopher who created an obscure terrorist army called Sendero…
Baylor University to Celebrate Women Who Break Boundaries | Media and public relations
Baylor University's Women and Gender Studies program will host the Breaking Boundaries Women's Group from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday on the fifth floor of the Cashion Academic Center.
Media Contact: Eric Eckert, Baylor University…
Monument pays homage to brothers who loved Korea during colonial times
KAWAGUCHI, Saitama Prefecture - A Korean ethnic art collector has dedicated a monument here to the memory of the Japanese brothers who fell in love with Korean culture during the colonial rule of the!--googleon:index-->…
A new Berggruen Institute outpost has opened in one of Venice’s most historic palaces
that of Los Angeles Berggruen Institute, founded by Parisian billionaire Nicolas Berggruen, art collector, today inaugurated its new European headquarters in Venice Casa dei Tre Oci, a neo-Gothic palace on the island of Giudecca.…
Platform 9 3/4 Trolley on tour in UK for its 20th anniversary
It's hard to believe that Harry Potter and his Hogwarts friends boarded the train from Platform 9 3/4 20 years ago. The UK celebrates with a little more flair. The Platform 9 3/4 Cart at Kings Cross Station tours the UK for…
Harvard jumped the shark with an atheist “chaplain”
It has just been said that Harvard University has elected its very first atheist chaplain. Yes, you read that right: Greg Epstein, who identifies as a "humanist rabbi," has been chosen as chaplains chaplain for…