Philosophy Chapters

What does it mean to have a "world view?" How does "thinking about the meaning of life" translate into "living life?" Who are the world's great thinkers? Is Aristotle still relevant? This Collection features philosophy-related stories.

After initial resistance, Muhammad's teachings bring change to Mecca; he later dies in Medina and is buried in his mosque.

Muhammad has an experience in the holy city of Mecca that changes his life and the history of the world.

The experience in the cave where Muhammad hears the word "Iqraa" reveals Muhammad to be "God's Chosen One".

Mumbai (formerly Bombay) comes under Great Britain's control in 1661 as part of a marriage treaty.

The Islamic faith that spreads rapidly after Muhammad shows that Islam is a way of life, not merely a religion.

James believes in witchcraft, and supports the torture of suspected witches.

In 1663, John Eliot produces the first American printing of the Bible, in theAlgonquin language, for Native Americans.

After the death of a pope, a Papal Conclave elects the new pope.

The Path of Illumination follows the four forms of matter: Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

Peter the Hermit is a French man who goes from town to town preaching and motivating people to join the Crusade.

Since Bonhoeffer's death, German churches have had to explain why they did not speak out against Hitler.

As scholars try to understand why organized churches did little to resist Hitler and his Third Reich, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the young Lutheran pastor, ...

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