Francis Bacon believed that knowledge is human power, and there must be a separation of natural philosophy, science, and theology. Unfortunately, the church did not feel the same way.
Bacon's Four Idols go something like:
1.) Idols of the Tribe - the bias of human beings to jump to conclusions based on what is new or strange rather than investing time to understand what is true.
By this, Bacon means that we, as a community, choose what is fun, exciting and new, over what takes time and is the truth.
2.)Idols of the cave - Creating individual biases through the educational system.
This means that when one is teaching someone something new, they use biases to make them believe the way they want them to. The church does this quite often. Core: C house:: church: community
3.)Idols of the Marketplace - The language created to share knowledge.
By having one ultimate language, trade would not be in existence. Ex. Philosophy is more concerned with winning arguments rather than revealing truths.
4.)Idols of the Theater - The Christian west has given reverence to four or five Greek scholars and has ignored any other understanding of the world
Basically, the Church is not open to new ideas or knowledge, for it may contradict the Holy Bible.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Evolution vs. Intellectual Design
Personally, I believe in evolution. Evolution is the THEORY that it all started with the big bang, and then, from there, we evolved into what we are today, while Intellectual Design is the THEORY that God created all. Although many people
galileo's hija
Not only did Mary, Galileo's daughter, take care of his financial needs, but also took care of him when it came to his health. She gave her father medicine that he needed in order to stay alive. By bringing him food, giving him medicine, and taking care of his financial needs, Mary played a major role in Galileo's life.
She went above and beyond what normal daughters do; she was there for him mentally, medicinally, and financially.
If it was not for Mary, many of Galileo's discoveries would have never been published, and much of our understanding and knowledge would be different. Mary was her father's personal editor on many books that he had written. She would basically proof read his stuff, analyze, critique, and give her thoughts and opinions. She would them send the book back.
Galileo would not have been able to do half of the things he did if it weren't for his daughter...
cause he might have dropped dead.
She went above and beyond what normal daughters do; she was there for him mentally, medicinally, and financially.
If it was not for Mary, many of Galileo's discoveries would have never been published, and much of our understanding and knowledge would be different. Mary was her father's personal editor on many books that he had written. She would basically proof read his stuff, analyze, critique, and give her thoughts and opinions. She would them send the book back.
Galileo would not have been able to do half of the things he did if it weren't for his daughter...
cause he might have dropped dead.
JUST WAR
In the Middle Ages, St. Augustine presented the Just War theory. He believed that war was a sin, while still having an understanding that it also inevitable. He believed the only rationalization for war was to hope to achieve peace.
He created seven principles of the Just War.
The seven are:
1.) Last Resort- he believes that one should try everything else, before resorting to war.
2.) Initiated by the government or a higher power- No one but the government can begin war.
3.) Chance of success- If one does not have any chance of winning, one shall not proceed.
4.) Right intentions- Make sure that you are going into war for good reasons. Morally correct and all.
5.) Re-establish peace- peace and love, brother!
6.) Proportionality- use a minimum amount of force
7.) Don't attack civilians- like "don't fuck with the cows"... self explanatory
He created seven principles of the Just War.
The seven are:
1.) Last Resort- he believes that one should try everything else, before resorting to war.
2.) Initiated by the government or a higher power- No one but the government can begin war.
3.) Chance of success- If one does not have any chance of winning, one shall not proceed.
4.) Right intentions- Make sure that you are going into war for good reasons. Morally correct and all.
5.) Re-establish peace- peace and love, brother!
6.) Proportionality- use a minimum amount of force
7.) Don't attack civilians- like "don't fuck with the cows"... self explanatory
how does [HITLER] tie his shoes? IN KNOTTSIES!!
TALK ABOUT FALLACIES!
Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf is filled with fallacies:
First off, the idiot makes a false analogy when he compares us to animals. He states that animals only mate with those of the same species. A false analogy is when the writer creates an analogy, and has no proof of the connection, and this is a perfect example. Although Napoleon Dynamite proves Hitler correct, with his ligers, Hitler is still very wrong. Since there are no sub-species of humans, his analogy can immediately be considered false. WE ARE ALL THE SAME (besides race, etc)
Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf is filled with fallacies:
First off, the idiot makes a false analogy when he compares us to animals. He states that animals only mate with those of the same species. A false analogy is when the writer creates an analogy, and has no proof of the connection, and this is a perfect example. Although Napoleon Dynamite proves Hitler correct, with his ligers, Hitler is still very wrong. Since there are no sub-species of humans, his analogy can immediately be considered false. WE ARE ALL THE SAME (besides race, etc)
AqUiNa'S 5
Out of St. Thomas Aquina's many absurd statements, his 4th was by far the most ridiculous.
His 4th way states that God is the one who determines what is good, great, beautiful, etc.
I, personally, think this is a load of crap. Beauty is opinionated; i do not think one should be able to state a fact by saying something is beautiful. That goes as well for great and good. If God declares something beautiful and one does not agree, is that not going against the word of God?
I do not know for sure, but I would think that disagreeing with God is a sin. In that case, are some of sinners for being opionated?
His 4th way states that God is the one who determines what is good, great, beautiful, etc.
I, personally, think this is a load of crap. Beauty is opinionated; i do not think one should be able to state a fact by saying something is beautiful. That goes as well for great and good. If God declares something beautiful and one does not agree, is that not going against the word of God?
I do not know for sure, but I would think that disagreeing with God is a sin. In that case, are some of sinners for being opionated?
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