Readings - 2016

English B1

Famous Philosophers
Socrates
Famous For: the Socratic Method of logic and a founder of
Western philosophy. His story began in his hometown of Athens,
Greece but unfolded through the writings of his students and
fellow philosophers. The field of ethics was the specialty of
Socrates and introduced a concept that has been dubbed
as elenchus, or the Socratic Method. He contributed much to the
field of logic and epistemology.

JEAN ROUSSEAU
Famous For: General Will and the moral simplicity of humanity
the political philosophy of Rousseau became the basis of the
French Revolution. His ideas not only influenced nations, his work
is reflected in the modern thinking in regards to education,
political, and sociological matters. Two of his books, Discourse on
the Origin of Inequality and On the Social Contract have had its
effect on social and political thinking.

ARISTOTLE
Famous For: Aristotelian logic & theory of soul
The third member who has greatly influenced western philosophy,
Aristotle provided ideas in the areas of aesthetics, ethics, logic,
metaphysics, politics, and science. He was a student of Plato and
teacher to Alexander the great. Nicomachean Ethics is one of the
treatises that Aristotle wrote. He believed that ethics should be
applied practically, not merely theorizing it.

PLATO
Famous For: Platonic idealism & the theory of forms
Athenian native Plato, and his role in western philosophy can be
traced back to when he was student of Socrates. He also excelled
in mathematics, logic, ethics, rhetoric, and religion. He founded
the Academy in Athens.

Taken from: http://famous-philosophers.com/

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The 12 Apostles
PETER
Peter the apostle is one of the most prominent characters
in the Gospels, a rough and tumble man whose emotions
often got him into trouble, and yet he was clearly one of
the favorites of Jesus Christ, who loved him for his big
heart.
Peter's true name was Simon. With his brother Andrew,
Simon was a follower of John the Baptist. When Andrew
introduced Simon to Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus renamed
Simon Cephas, an Aramaic word meaning "rock." The
Greek word for rock, "petros," became this apostle's new name, Peter. He is the only
Peter mentioned in the New Testament.
Taken from: http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/a/JZ-Peter-The-Apostle.htm

ANDREW
The Apostle Andrew, whose name means "manly,"
was the first apostle of Jesus Christ. He had previously
been a follower of John the Baptist, but when John
proclaimed Jesus "the lamb of God," Andrew went with
Jesus and spent a day with him. Andrew quickly found
his brother Simon (later called Peter) and told him "We
have found the Messiah." (John 1:41, NIV) He brought
Simon to meet Jesus. Matthew notes that Simon and Andrew dropped their fishing
nets and followed Jesus as he was passing by.
Taken from: http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/a/JZ-Apostle-Andrew.htm

JOHN
John the Apostle had the distinction of being a
beloved friend of Jesus Christ, writer of five books of
the New Testament, and a pillar in the early
Christian church. John and his brother James,
another disciple of Jesus, were fishermen on
the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called them to follow
him. They later became part of Christ's inner circle,
along with the Apostle Peter. These three were
privileged to be with Jesus at the raising of Jairos daughter from the dead, at the
transfiguration, and during Jesus' agony in Gethsemane.
Taken from: http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/a/JZ-John-The-Apostle.htm
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NATHANAEL
Nathanael was one of the 12
original apostles of Jesus Christ. Little is written
about him the Gospels and book of Acts. Most Bible
scholars believe Nathanael and Bartholomew were
the same person. The name Bartholomew is a
family designation, meaning "son of Tolmai."
Nathanael means "gift of God." In the synoptic
Gospels, the name Bartholomew always follows
Philip in lists of the Twelve. In the Gospel of John,
Bartholomew is not mentioned at all; Nathanael is listed instead, after Philip.
Taken from: http://christianity.about.com/od/newtestamentpeople/a/JZ-Nathanael-Bartholomew.htm

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