Often, the teacher and his students become involved
in philosophical discussions about the topic.
The decision often is based
on philosophical differences as to who should pay for a child's education, the student or the parents.
There is very little evidence that he has lost any of his rather distinctive zest for writing and
for philosophical debate.
This is exactly the area where I always argue for stock picking over choosing a mutual fund in
philosophical debates!
The required texts serve not only as the foundation of
philosophical discussions but as the core of all teaching methodologies.
For, as will be argued here, it is also of great utility for the clarification and resolution of
philosophical problems which do not overtly lie in its own characteristic domain.
I know the types of theology above are not comprehensive, and are also based on Greek
philosophical ideas for the arrangement of knowledge.
The language of
philosophical theology seems not to have been subjected to any very searching logical analysis in the recent literature.
Also it must be freed
from philosophical speculation about what lies beyond the reach of scientific testing.
All too often mystical ideas have been confused with the experiences and then integrated into
philosophical systems as if they were the product of reasoning.
His projects explore the embedded relations between
philosophical thinking, social structures, technology and representation.
Start with the science that shows the humanity and individuality of the embryo, and then make
philosophical arguments about the equality of all human beings as persons possessing inherent dignity.
Far more common is a selective rejection of science dependent on other reasons and that is not a coherent
philosophical position at all.
For from the time of the church fathers onward, the reflections of theologians have been shaped by
philosophical concepts and ways of thought — sometimes for good, sometimes for ill.
There can be no objection in principle to this undertaking, but historically the greatest
philosophical work of theologians has never been done in this way.
Nonetheless, from the starting point of these principles (received by faith) further conclusions can be drawn, and this is done
by philosophical reasoning.
Again, respecting the autonomy of children in coming to reach their own
philosophical views doesn't mean abandoning all moral education.
A more thorough engagement with scientific thought would seem desirable, if only to match the depth of engagement with
philosophical reflection.
The real issue for the health of liberal institutions, it seems to me, is not
philosophical foundations, but social and cultural foundations.
A curious
philosophical implication of all this is that only the new pathway is «conscious»; the old pathway can go about its business without consciousness creeping into it.
Governments should recognize civil unions for all and let religious or
philosophical beliefs about choosing a mate remain outside of government.
Luckily, I have a new bottle of red wine sitting on the counter, so I pour myself a glass and ponder these
deep philosophical questions about sugar.
Process theology as a provider of a solid
philosophical framework for a great diversity of human experience and belief.
During the 20th century, the scientific and
philosophical interest in perception extended into ways of communicating movement via static art forms.
But it was equally impossible to go the full length with Greek
philosophical theories and accept their necessary consequences.
For example, it is interesting to note how many major products and producers now present themselves in religious or
philosophical terms.
He begins to
wax philosophical about the «primal» experience of shooting a huge majestic beast close up — to look into its eyes as the creature takes its last breaths.
And on a more
philosophical level, the basics in life with regards to the advantages given to men at that period in history and the fight women had just to be acknowledged.
There has been a confusing history of interaction between theological reflections about freedom and
philosophical ones.