GOD AND TIME Imagine a train that represents everything in time, from the beginning of time itself to the present. Every moment in history, whether monumental or insignificant, gets a car of its own in this train. The caboose, or end car, represents the present. As historical events continuously slip away from the present, so … Continue reading Proving the Existence of the God of Christianity
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Western Civilization 1: Lesson 125
Q: What kinds of developments occurred during the renaissance of the twelfth century? A: During the 12th-century, there came about a newfound interest in ancient knowledge. As Aristotle's works were translated from Greek to Latin, his teachings once again became very popular. There was also interest in Roman Law during this time, as Europe was … Continue reading Western Civilization 1: Lesson 125
Government: Lesson 100
Q: What is Robert Nozick's point in The Tale of the Slave? Do you think his point is valid? A: The Tale of the Slave is a collection of 9 situations that involve someone being taken advantage of. They start out with quite an extreme example of slavery, then gradually turn into the situation we … Continue reading Government: Lesson 100
The Purpose of Life is… Happiness?!
The issue of our purpose in life has always been a strange subject to bring up. Various people have their own theories about what it really is, but even when a seemingly good idea about it comes up, there is usually no evidence for it. Aristotle's entire argument over ethics is built off this idea: … Continue reading The Purpose of Life is… Happiness?!
Western Civilization 1: Lesson 20
Nobody likes a double standard... that is, nobody in their right mind. Way back in Greece around 450 B.C., a group known as the Sophists was poisoning the youth by spreading their inaccurate and destructive ideology. They claimed that there is no absolute truth, but instead it is relative, for each individual to decide. They … Continue reading Western Civilization 1: Lesson 20
English Lesson 116: Is Having Too Many Choices a Problem?
*This essay was written within a 30 minute time constraint. Nowadays, there are many different things for people to do. Just to have some entertainment, there are so many choices we have to make. Questions such as "do you want to go to the movies or go bowling?" and "do you want ice cream or … Continue reading English Lesson 116: Is Having Too Many Choices a Problem?