addressed is how the values of dignity and humility are well connected in order to comply with the essence of honor in the code. The old man is presented from beginning to end as one who has reached a spiritual fulfillment. Undoubtedly, Santiago is a humble fisherman who believes in his work and discipline, performing what he was born for. He is determined and passionate about fishing. At the beginning, the author describes the precarious living conditions of the old man; however, something is very clear
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was just not happening. One morning when I was doing my devotional, I read in my devotional book that without God anything we try will fail. It was as if God said, “Here have a big piece of humble pie.” In college, humility will be a big part for me in that I will have to remember to ask for God to make me humble everyday. This, I believe, will further deepen my relationship with the Lord. In conclusion, I will do my best to make sure that my character survives and that my morals stay the same. I
Western Civilization April 8, 2014 Differing Accounts of Christian Mysticism The Late Middle Ages saw great theological discrepancies through the progression of Christian mysticism. The exploration into spiritual practices and the unification of the soul during this period led to great philosophical works. The Cloud of Unknowing and The Imitation of Christ are two noteworthy texts that discuss one’s aspiration to attain union with God. The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymously authored spiritual exercise
the cosmic energy, the creative source of life. The work “Leaves of grass” was written by Walt Whitman, an American poet of the 19th century. Whitman titled his work with this suggestive name for the reason that he loved simple people; and as the humble people, leaves of grass are the most simple and healthy among the living things. The poetry book “Song of Myself”, included in the work “Leaves of grass”, is contrary to what its name suggests, a song inspired by humanity, of which each one is part
pentameter line is: “So let high-sighted tyranny range on/” (2.1.117). However, some lines also contain an extra stressed or unstressed syllable, as can be seen with this example: “The sufferance of our souls, the time’s abuse” (2.1.114). In this case the second “the” is an unstressed syllable just as “souls” before it. When lines occur in this manner, the double stressed or unstressed syllables are called spondees. The sustained use of pentameter lines is also a reflection of Shakespeare’s goal of imitation
levels have been incessantly reordered to house each item in an aesthetic and efficient manner. The faded brown of the wood highlights the array of bright covers that lay at the front, patiently waiting to be withdrawn and analyzed once more. This humble bookcase is the crowning jewel of my personal space. The walls are lined with a diverse selection of truly enthralling books, all penned by arguably the most astute minds of all time. The knowledge of centuries lies at my finger tips, breathlessly
The concept with which Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Art” deals is the recognition of beauty through art. Art is viewed through the course of the composition as both an expression of the human soul and as a language that speaks to all individuals, not just the rich or the privileged. To the individual, art is a means through which he/she can be inspired to create and, in turn, inspire others. What Emerson attempts to pontificate is the overarching idea that art conveys different meanings unto different
free the Christian soul. Luther defined freedom for a Christian as freedom through faith. Salvation was granted by God alone. However their flesh was still bound by temporal laws on earth because it did not affect the soul. First, the basis of Christian freedom was Luther’s belief of an inner man and an outer man. The inner man was the spiritual man, and the outer man the flesh. For Luther, freedom was not for the outer man but for the inner person. Since the needs of the soul were against the needs
What is the good? How do we know what the good is? How do we attain the good? What are the major obstacles in attaining the good? These questions have a great practical importance for individual as well as collective life. However, disagreements emerge when it comes to answering these questions. Throughout history, philosophers, theologians and other thinkers have tried to resolve these disagreements by providing their own and ‘new’ understanding of what is Good? In this essay, I will explain how
way of making sure that she is indeed noticed. The meaning of the saying by itself “I am Nobody,” calls herself to our attention. The second half of the first line of the paradox then asks, “Who are you?” Although, the speaker maybe ignored or humble, or both, she seems to not unfriendly or have issues socializing. She immediately reaches out to the unknown persons referred to in the poem as “you,” a reference perhaps to the reader. It is as if the speaker were trying to establish a dialogue
Socrates, while contemplating the fundamentals of metaphysics, carelessly wandered his way into the Barrett Honors campus on a bright Sunday. He eventually made his way into the Burning Bee café where he saw an interesting collection of characters before him. At one corner of the café, he saw Hamlet, looking depressed, sipping a small glass of wine all by his lonesome. On the other side of the café, he spotted the godlike figure of Gilgamesh working on some sort of project and drinking a Venti pumpkin
Becoming a leader is never an easy task. It is complex with rational decision making and accepting responsibility for those decisions. Being the leader, does not mean that you always make the best choice, but it does mean you learn and grow from all you experiences. Sometimes becoming a leader is not a choice, but a responsibility that you inherit. Leaders are not born, but are created through trial and error. A true leader cares for his subordinate and will always respect, listen, and mentor them
views and rejects any attempt to create a philosophical system. He says that the will to create a system reflects a lack of integrity on the philosopher’s part. Socrates believes that one should follow reason to keep the soul virtuous which keeps the soul in good condition. The soul then goes to Hades where it is truly happy and free. To him, self-knowledge is virtue and is attained by knowledge itself. Nietzsche says that there is no basis for the idea of reason with virtue or virtue with happiness
This course has sparked in me a fresh curiosity for the intellectual life. It has brought me to ponder great questions that have been part of human history and the human condition. Examples of such questions include, “Does the human soul exist beyond our bodies,” “Does God exist,” “What is knowledge,” “What kind of world do we live in?” But the question from this course that I take to be the most important, as it dictates how we approach questions such as those, and is supremely relevant to everyday
Throughout the book “The Republic”, Socrates discusses a number of topics, including immortality of the soul, reincarnation, and nature of the god’s. All in all, the topics that are argued are connected in many ways. More importantly than those topics, Socrates main argument is about a just society and a virtuous way of living. Many people who read “The Republic” consider the many points that Socrates has to offer and yet others do not. Some might agree with the ways a just society should be run
from the gods to prevent Odysseus and his men from returning to their home. Book 11 also shows that they believed greatly in the afterlife, but unlike modern religions they believed that everyone went to Hades (Hell), with the exception of those souls who were left to wander the earth for all eternity. The afterlife was always thought to be a lot darker and bleaker than people now seem to think. It is Circe who tells Odysseus of the trip which he and his men must take. He then has to tell
discuss the similarities between the thought of John Wesley and of Aristotle, it is essential to understand many basic Aristotelian concepts. Prevalent in many of his works, Aristotle discusses how objects can change. In the Metaphysics and On the Soul, Aristotle presents his idea of the four causes, including material cause, formal cause, efficient cause, and final cause (Robinson: 15-22). Employing the illustration of a potter molding a clay mug, the material cause is the clay, the basic matter
overview the pagan, using Plotinus as our exemplar, and then we will offer an account of how Christ fundamentally differed from the pagans. For pagan religion, ‘the Truth’ is something to be glimpsed, something to be ascended to and apprehended in the soul. By ‘eliminating everything’ and reducing the temporal self to naught, a visionary pagan may catch a glimpse of the divine Ground—and this glimpse is its highest hope and goal. But mystical experience can prove hopelessly fleeting, as Plotinus repeatedly
keeping with Christian doctrine, presents the desire for fame and glory among the souls of Inferno in order to replace it with humility among the souls of Purgatorio. Yet this purification of desire is not entirely embraced by Dante, who seems preoccupied with his own personal fame and glory. Therefore, how do we reconcile the seemingly hypocritical stance that the souls must strip themselves of pride and become humble, yet Dante can continue in his quest for fame and glory and still be saved? This