appetites — ap·pe·tite || æpɪtaɪt n. desire, hunger … English contemporary dictionary
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Spinoza: the moral and political philosophy — The moral and political philosophy of Spinoza Hans W.Blom Spinoza as a moral and political philosopher was the proponent of a radical and extremely consistent version of seventeenth century Dutch naturalism. As a consequence of the burgeoning… … History of philosophy
Will — • This article discusses will in its psychological aspect Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Will Will † … Catholic encyclopedia
Plato: ethics and politics — A.W.Price I Plato followed his teacher Socrates into ethics by way of a question that remained central in Greek thought: what is the relation between the virtues or excellences (aretai) of character, and happiness (eudaimonia)?1 Both concepts… … History of philosophy
British moralists of the eighteenth century: Shaftesbury, Butler and Price — David McNaughton In this chapter I discuss the moral theories of three influential writers: Anthony Ashley Cooper, Third Earl of Shaftesbury (1671–1713); Joseph Butler (1692–1752) and Richard Price (1723–91). All three wrote extensively on issues … History of philosophy
sensual — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. voluptuous, carnal; salacious, lewd; sybaritic, epicurean. See intemperance, pleasure. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Sensory] Syn. tactile, sensuous, stimuLating, sharpened, pleasing, dazzling, feeling … English dictionary for students
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Oisín McGann — (born 1973 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish author and illustrator. He writes in a range of genres for children and teenagers, mainly science fiction and fantasy, and has illustrated many of his own short story books for younger readers. Contents… … Wikipedia
Cardinal Virtues — • The four principal virtues upon which the rest of the moral virtues turn or are hinged Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cardinal Virtues Cardinal Virtues … Catholic encyclopedia