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born 551 BCE
Confucius
- The "Great Sage" or the "First Teacher."
Confucianism
Lived from 551 to 479 BCE, aged 72
Make goodness a normal part of your identity. Confucius taught that a better life begins when respect, duty, kindness, and self-discipline become normal habits.
Ancient History
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“Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.”
- Epicurus
- Circa 300 BCE
The Philosophy of Philosophy
When Epicurus thought about epistemology within philosophy, he gravitated toward applied philosophy.
Ancient History
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What is the history of the idea of flourishing in philosophy?
The Good Life
From Aristotle through modern virtue ethics and capabilities theory, philosophers have repeatedly returned to the idea that a good life means more than pleasure—it means living and functioning well.
Ancient History
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The Evolution of the Holy Bible: 12 Bible Problems
Holy Bible
The Bible is both sacred scripture to many and a human historical document shaped by oral tradition, authorship, editing, canonization, translation, interpretation, and evolving moral values. Read it with respect and to understand, but do not surrender your critical thinking.
Ancient History
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