a concept that is central to the explanation of the existence of evil from both philosophical approaches described above and hence constitutes the similarity between the two approaches[footnoteRef:5]. However, the fundamental difference between the two philosophical approaches in explaining the origin of evil and good is that Saint Augustine’s explanation only begins at free will as a major factor that led to the existence of evil. However, he does not go further to establish the very root cause of free will. For instance, he does not address the factors that inform the choices that people make concerning their free will. [5: Hoppe, Andreas. "Twist to… Continue Reading...
philosophical approaches, because, while there were substantive differences in their philosophies. However, the error is understandable because of the relationship between the three men, and, in turn, their impact on the Western World. Therefore, understanding those relationships can make it much easier to understand their individual approaches.
Socrates was the first of the three philosophers. He was a real person who is described by Greek contemporaries. Socrates was Plato’s teacher. He was well-known as an educator who worked extensively with the youth of Athens, but his actions were not… Continue Reading...
necessary criteria for determining whether a tradition is religion or not.
• The difference between philosophical approaches to God/Absolute and religious ones is with a religion, the individual or community develops a personal relationship with the Absolute.
• In Confucianism, the term ching refers to a religious response or devotion that is deeply personal in nature.
• That personal relationship may have at its goal "ultimate transformation," a goal such as enlightenment or salvation (p. 84)
• Ching and other aspects of Confucianism like ritual (li) aim for the ultimate transformation of the self and society
• The achievement of "sagehood" is also a transformative… Continue Reading...
