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Christocentric Panthiesm? Aquinas and Epictetus: Discussions on the Nature of God
Title: Christocentric Panthiesm? Aquinas and Epictetus: Discussions on the Nature of God
Category: Social Sciences / Philosophy
Details: Words: 1469 | Pages: 6.3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Christocentric Panthiesm? Aquinas and Epictetus: Discussions on the Nature of God
A true interpretation of ethics and morality can only be obtained through the understanding of God and divine providence. Without a correct view of God's nature, man would be helpless to understand his role and position in the order of creation. This theory would presuppose the existence of a supreme being or higher authority. This acceptance of a higher authority then mandates the establishment of moral standards. These standards are the basis for all ethical …showed first 75 words of 1469 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1469 total…correct view of God, the human experience is limited to his own understanding and limited achievements, but with God, man can rise above his nature and embrace the divine achieving true peace and happiness.
Biblography
Baumgarth, William P. Saint Thomas Aquinas: On Law, Morality, and Politics. Hackett Publishing Company: Cambridge, 1988.
Peterfreund, Sheldon P. Great Traditions In Ethics. ed. 7. Wadsworth Publishing Company: Belmont, California, 1992.
Higginson, Thomas. Epictetus: Discourse and Eruchiridion. Walter Black, Inc.: Roslyn, N.Y., 1944.
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