Saturday, January 02, 2010

 
"When considering the doctrines of the Stoics, it is important to remember that they think of philosophy not as an interesting pastime or even a particular body of knowledge, but as a way of life. They define philosophy as a kind of practice or exercise (askêsis) in the expertise concerning what is beneficial (Aetius, 26A). Once we come to know what we and the world around us are really like, and especially the nature of value, we will be utterly transformed. "
[Source: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/stoicism/]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism

Soteriology is the study of religious doctrines of salvation, which are a feature of various religions.

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posted by Sastry Rama 11:25 PM

 

A pedagogy of becoming By Jon Mills

Book overview: This book advocates a return to the spirit of the Greek notion of paideia, emphasizing a pedagogy of becoming. The authors offer a holistic approach to education that aspires toward the inclusion, promotion, and nurturance of virtue and valuation.
Chapter 1: Can Wisdom be taught? by David A. Jopling

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posted by Sastry Rama 11:06 PM