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Monetary Gnosticism: A Semi-Economic Analysis of Tim Keller’s Ministries of Mercy

Throughout Ministries of Mercy,[1] Keller uses a dichotomy between businesses and money, and the church and ministries of mercy. The church is generally considered by Keller to be relatively righteous to the degree that it embraces asceticism, and businesses are … Continue reading

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Plotinus The Platonist

Though some may say otherwise, Plotinus is a legitimate Platonist. This can be proved through the following three evidences: (1) Both Plato and Plotinus used a hierarchy of being that was essential to their systems. (2) Both Plato and Plotinus … Continue reading

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Contempt of the Body in Plato’s Phaedo

In the Phaedo dialogue, Socrates shows great contempt of the body. He also sees pain and pleasure as two sides of the same coin, because one follows the other (52). Unlike in Plato’s Apology, the Socrates in Plato’s Phaedo is … Continue reading

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Euthyphro Applied to Mythology and Theology

In the Euthyphro dialogue, Euthyphro speaks with a young prophet who claims to have knowledge of both the gods and what is pious or holy, because he believes himself to be omniscient (Plato 4). Socrates wishes to become Euthyphro’s pupil … Continue reading

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Homura Did Something Wrong Part II: Plato’s Republic and The Four Loves

This essay was written as a response to the above video. I will begin by outlining some themes regarding the psychology and values of Sayaka, Madoka, and Homura before moving onto how I think the concept movie will address these … Continue reading

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