Essays on True Meaning

Summary in one sentence

In Galileo’s letter to Benedetto Castelli, Galileo has tried to draw attention towards the critical skills and techniques such as information gathered through observations and experiments used by wise interpreters to explain the core concepts and create an understanding of the audience without changing the meaning of the text in the Holy Scripture.

Summary of the logic of the argument in at least five/six sentences

Galileo, in his letter, has tried to emphasize the fact that there are vague scientific concepts in the Holy Scripture, which do not provide complete information. However, God has bestowed humans with senses, intellect, and language to be able to gather information related to specific ...

Countless debates have ensued concerning the supposed importance of how life began, why it was created, and of course if it has any fundamental purpose. Some would argue that life has no meaning, that it is a randomized hodgepodge of experiences that when placed together create the sum of a life. Others would claim that there is meaning behind every experience, a driving goal that allows an individual to keep going when it would be easier to stop. Whether it is because of personal belief or fundamental truths that can be measured and verified the meaning of life remains ...

Question One

When Alessandro Valignano arrival in Japan in the year 1579, the Society of Jesus had constantly been working for more than thirty years. The mission was, however, struggling despite the huge number that was considered to have been influenced by the feudal lords. The leadership of Francisco Cabral was stressful such that the few Jesuits workers were overworked, and therefore, they became frustrated. Francisco Cabral had refused to cater for the needs of Jesuits, and this was seen as a disrespect to the Japanese. After Valignano had arrived in Japan, he saw the way Jesuits were being mistreated through ...

In his work “Gay Science”, Nietzsche examines the nihilism which was characterizing the contemporary Europe. Nietzsche believes that with the scientific inventions, people have lost their human and the virtues that describe Christians. This is why he says that “God is dead”; that we have killed God with our actions. His work was an explanation of fear due to the abandonment of religion. He believes that human beings have ceased to acknowledge the divinity of God, and as a result, God has abandoned us. For thousands of years, the western world has been guided by the rule of God. ...

Brahmacharya is a vow which means that a person is mentally and physically abstaining from all the sensual pleasures. Marriage is supposed to be monogamous and being faithful means respecting the truth. Gandhi understood the true meaning of brahmacharya when he visited South Africa where he was influenced by Raychandbhai. Devotion, which is related to self-control, is the part of being faithful and practicing brahmacharya means taking a vow and denouncing all earthly pleasures which might corrupt a person and their practice. Gandhi thinks about the true meaning of faithfulness and its connection with devotion. He talks about the ...

I had the pleasure of interpreting artist Paul Ramirez Jonas’ artwork entitled Admit One: The Great Hall at Cooper Union. The artist is American Born 1965 in California and currently living in New York. The artwork was completed in 2011; Sheet: 44 1/8 x 77 inches; two dimensional. The materials used in the piece conclude of Ink, coloured pencil, and graphite paper. The frame of the artwork is white, as is the wall behind it. The artwork located at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, includes a seemingly architectural drawing of a grand hall seating formation and a stage, in direct ...

O. Henry wrote The Gift of the Magi in 1906 and this short story deals with the warmth that people have around Christmas day. The story happens the night before Christmas and the atmosphere is very familiar and inviting because the main characters are people who care about each other and who are good-hearted. All of the elements in the story suggest that people should have faith in humanity and that the Christmas spirit still spreads love through the world. This short story is great and both Della and Jim are caring and benevolent characters who show that love ...

Introduction: “A course in religion is ideal as synthesis of liberal arts. It is no longer the Queen of Sciences, but it is still the Queen of Humanities” (Burton, “Study Theology even if You don’t Believe in God”). In 2006, 37 US states limit public funds spending on religion as a consequence of the separation of the church and the state. Another drawback is the withholding of a promised funding for a qualified student because he decides to take theology as his major subject at a local Bible College. Today, some people think that removing REL 103 in ...

Introduction

Ostwalt has focused his studies on the interconnection between film and religion, especially the concept of Armageddon which is about the end of the world. Different movies portray Armageddon in different ways depending on the type of movie; be it a horror, comedy or children’s movie. However, in his studies, he reveals that most of the movies produced focus on forces of evil, which attempt to end the world and the good forces which fight the evil in an attempt to save the world from eternal destruction. His theory is inclined toward End-of-World battles which involve the two antagonist ...

The religion that I follow is Islam. The basic tenets of Islam include believing in the All Mighty, and following those instructions that were set forth by the beloved Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (S.A.W). At present Islam is amongst the top religion that is being followed and it finds its followers in every part of the world. Islam originated from the land of Arabia in the 7th century A.D. the prominent places of initiation were Medina and Mecca. It originated in the backdrop of a society that was marred by all kinds of social, moral evils. It came as a defiant ...

Throughout her short story, “Everyday Use,” Walker presents the recurring theme of harmony and conflicts. The story gives an insight into the struggles of the African – American people through the characters of Mrs. Johnson, Dee and Maggie. Arguably, “Everyday Use” delves into the issue of the changes that occur when individuals in rural areas become educated. Much of the events surround the actions of the only educated Johnson. Dee gains a formal education, but when she faces her past, one sees that this formal education brings out her innate, self-centered qualities. Nancy Tuten writes of Mrs. Johnson “awakening to one ...

[University]

Introduction

Perhaps no clause in the U.S. constitution has been so misconstrued and debated as the Second Amendment. In fact, even the Supreme Court could not make up their mind as to the true meaning of “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”. A decisive interpretation to this clause has been quite elusive. Since its ratification, only a few cases have found its way to the Supreme Court while the court’s decision has not helped clarify the matter more than being ...

BOOK REPORT

“Saint Paul the Apostle” written by Mary Windeatt in 1949 ( TAN Books) is an inspiring book not only for children but also for adults. It is one of the series of books on the lives of Saints. In 231 pages, the writer has traced the life story of the great Saint Paul, describing his adventures and perils in the sacred journey of his life. There are apt illustrations which help to visualize the circumstances of those times. This is the story of Saul of Tarsus, who later became St. Paul the Apostle. A Jew by birth, Paul persecuted ...

The Daffodils, also known as ‘I wandered lonely as cloud’, is one of William Wordsworth’s best known poems. It is also possibly one of the most mysterious ones in terms of its meaning and what the great poet was truly implying through this simple, melodious work. Traditional analysts have approached it as a straight forward reflection on nature, a poet’s description of a sight that moved his heart in more ways than he had realized at the time. However, I believe that the poem has much deeper meaning than one first perceives. Wordsworth has made a remarkable statement on human nature, ...

Abstract

Leadership is a very crucial element in any organization. Leadership entails the process of socially influencing people to respond in a certain manner to achieve predetermined goals and objectives. The paper focuses on my leadership styles. My leadership style at Gogo involves fostering a clear path for understanding my followers and the different skills I engage daily through enhancing an effective management of my leadership skills. I have come up with a relationship building approach with my followers to help enhance a working relationship that will steer Gogo Company to greater heights. It discusses my leadership style, focusing on my strengths and the areas ...

Philosophy

In “The Republic of Plato”, Plato attempts to explore the true meaning of justice and how it can be realized in the society as a possible framework through which the unalterable claims of man’s nature can find happiness. Plato uses Socrates’ criticisms on a whole range of views of justice as either inadequate or false (Francis 1). Socrates opposes Thrasymachus’ views of justice as the key interest of strong men in the society. Thrasymachus believes and acknowledges that might is a form of right in an extreme form. He holds that it is the strong men in the society who determine what is ...

Introduction

Human beings exhibit different traits and react to different situation in as varied ways as there are people. It is hard to describe anyone into a category of human behavior as everyone tends to exhibit varying degrees of each of the big five traits in their behavior. The big five behavior traits, Agreeableness, Extraversion, emotional stability, Conscientiousness, Openness to experience occur in my personality in varying degrees.

Question 1

Extroversion - I would describe myself as extroverted since I like to be assertive on my viewpoints on a majority of issues. I also tend to be talkative and able to start a conversation on ...

Analysis of the personality traits present in “the Grinch” from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of the quintessential Christmas stories in the English-speaking world. It chronicles the story of the Grinch, a green, greedy, cantankerous character who hates the Christmas season and, ostensibly, everything that the Christmas season stands for. On its face, it seems to be a tale about the meaning of Christmas, and the Christmas season, transformed into a fairytale-like format so that children can easily grasp the issues at play in the text. However, upon closer examination, the story of the Grinch contains a vast number of social and psychological clues about the true mental state ...

Introduction

Diversity is not a new term in the contemporary society since it has existed for many centuries. Most countries have strived to embrace diversity in their governance in pursuit of maintaining status quo and social order. United States of America has scaled high echelons in embracing diversity, but it has not attained the desirable outcome. Under the American history, prominent personalities and activists such as Martin Luther King Junior and his eminent President Barrack Obama have played a pivotal role in addressing this issue. In his opening speech, President Obama emphasized unity of the Americans by encouraging them to embrace diversity ...

Many people believe that God exist and through him. They will have the “eternal salvation” (THB KJV Mat 25.46). This is also the chief reason of different religions in humankind. They come up with different interpretations, ideas, and analysis of the scriptures that they believe it is the hand-written of God. On the other hand, some also deem the inexistence of Holy one. Is it because they suffer long enough from poverty, brutality, and failures in life; or, they already reach the optimum level of human intelligence. If there is a God, then why is there Evil? Why we need ...

The letter talks about the Bible and how it cannot error if the people interpret and understand its true meaning. In the letter, Galileo urges the Duchess to pursue experience and necessary demonstrations when making conclusions about the nature. It argues that the Bible cannot speak untruth. Although he agrees that, at times, the Bible may give statements that are different from what its words portray, proper interpretation is essential to avoid errors. Galileo goes on to tell the Grand Duchess that is necessary to assign to God’s feet, eyes and hands and forget the past deeds and ...

The title of Raymond Carver’s short story “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love” might suggest that the story is about the “Theme of Love”. However, this short story isn’t quite what most readers might expect. What is love? Many people ponder over the true meaning of love. This story tries to explore the true nature of love, but there is a lot more going on. The main characters are shown talking about bees, car accidents, cheese and crackers, domestic abuse, gin, and what not. Nonetheless, the short story reflects Carver’s style. The setting remains ...

Part 1: What did you like about the topic? What struck you as interesting? Why did the topic stimulate positive emotion?

The most significant thing about this book is how a man teaches children how to become a man. The book, Season of Life by a highly esteemed writer, Jeffery Marx, is one of the good books a father must read. It is full of lessons which he must pass on to his children, especially his son/s. It shows us the true meaning of being a good man or a good person. It also shows us the value of being close to God and this is reflected by how a person thinks, speaks and acts.

The striking thing about his book is how the author refutes the ...

Introduction

The debate on whether wisdom can be taught has been going on for a while and it has not been put to rest. Many agree that knowledge is essential for wisdom to be achieved. Some argued that, just like knowledge, wisdom is context-specific, and as such learnable. This ‘learnability’ perhaps makes it teachable. But the purpose of this paper, however, is not a discussion on this debate. It is instead a look at what Herman Hesse’s take is on this debate as he portrays in his novel Siddhartha.

Discussion

Siddartha, the protagonist of Herman’s novel Siddahartha, sets out for a wearisome ...

The “Poetics of Space” is written by well acclaimed writer Professor G. Bachelard. The writer in his book described various aspects of domestic space. Author elaborates the relationship between various forms of geometry and human inhabitants. For a child his house is first cosmos for him, feeling of various things like stairs, doorknobs, corners of home and other things of house last forever. Bachelard not only talked about happy houses but also covered houses in storm. He said that storms make house more enjoyable, and place of closeness and immensity. Bachelard defined living in a house as seashell living, he ...