Nature and scope of philosophy and religion

Nature and scope of philosophy and religion Philosophy:Nature and scope The word ‘philosophy’ is derived from two Greek words philos and sophia. Philos stands for love and sophia for wisdom. It stood for serious cultivation of the intellect and understanding. It was a searching inquiry into the deeper values of life. But simply stating that … Read more

Nature and significance of Bhakti Movements

The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more

Medieval Literature

A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Medieval Literature The Middle Ages, a period spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th centuries, witnessed a vibrant and diverse literary landscape that continues to captivate and inspire readers today. This era, often characterized by its religious fervor, feudal society, and burgeoning urban centers, gave … Read more

Freedom of will and moral responsibility

Freedom of will and moral responsibility From its earliest beginnings, the problem of “free will” has been intimately connected with the question of moral responsibility. Most of the ancient thinkers on the problem were trying to show that we humans have control over our decisions, that our actions “depend on us”, and that they are … Read more