What Is Philosophy? Philosophy (from philosophia, literally “love of wisdom“) is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. The term was probably coined by Pythagoras (c. 570–495 BCE). Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation. Classic philosophical...
The Leading, Exalted Spirits Pure in mind, noble in character, healthy and active, deep- sighted and wise, full of humanitarian feelings towards the whole of mankind and love and compassion for their own people, the leading, exalted spirits are a small group of holy people who were leaders in history,...
Young Man Young man, Give some thought to the terrible maladies, now a century old, that afflict this society on every side. There is no remedy known for such fainting hearts and feverish minds: crowds in the street shouting for no reason; people, become like fish in the aquarium, Blundering...
Will Religion, Supposedly Developed by Primitive People? Will Religion, Supposedly Developed by Primitive People to Explain The Unknown, Eventually Become Unnecessary? Those who answer the above question with a resounding “yes” base their answer upon the following suppositions: People who could not explain or control a certain natural phenomenon attributed...
The Door Half-Opened Through Death This poem is about old age and death. What imaginations those coming to this world nourish! Imaginations as sweet as the joy felt at religious festivals! And yet the first step taken into the world is also the first step those who have come to...
Ideal People Quotes We have collected and put the best Ideal People Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Ideal People Quotes inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who knows—success could...
Ideal Generations It doesn’t matter if those who hold the reins continue in their age-old obstinacy. We have deep absolute trust in the ideal generations whose thoughts, feelings, and actions turn to the future, who are attached and devoted to their country, people, and ideals, who are focused to serve...
God’s Mercy And Natural Disasters This article covers the relationship between God’s Mercy and Natural Disasters. Why Does God Not Choose Between The Innocent And The Sinful In Calamities? Where Is God in Natural Disasters? In calamities such as earthquakes or floods, God does not usually choose between the good...