So many slighting remarks have been made of late on the use of teaching grammar as compared with teaching science, that it is plain the fact has been lost sight of that grammar is itself a science. The object we have, or should have, in teaching science, is not to fill a childs mind with a vast number of facts that may or may not prove useful to him hereafter, but to draw out and exercise his powers of observation, and to show him how to make use of what he observes....And here the...

Drawing on five major philosophical traditions, Hedonism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, Platonism, and Christianity, William De Witt Hyde presents a clear and accessible account of how each addresses life’s fundamental concerns.The Five Great Philosophies of**Life is a classic exploration of how enduring systems of thought offer guidance for living with purpose, balance, and clarity. Rather than approaching philosophy as abstract speculation, Hyde treats it as a...

Philosophy professor William de Witt Hyde offers up a comprehensive survey and comparison of five of the world's most significant philosophies -- Epicureanism, Stoicism, the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle, and Christianity. Whether you're a well-read philosophy buff or someone who's just getting started, it's an engaging and informative overview.

Epicureanism is so simple a philosophy of life that it scarcely needs interpretation. In fact, as the following citations show, it was originally little more than a set of directions for living "the simple life," with pleasure as the simplifying principle. The more subtle teaching of the other philosophies will require to be introduced by explanatory statement, or else accompanied by a running commentary as it proceeds. The best way to understand Epicureanism, however, is to let Epicurus a...

In "Practical Ethics," William De Witt Hyde offers a compelling exploration of ethical theories applied to everyday life situations. The book is a profound engagement with the moral dilemmas that individuals face, drawing upon a range of philosophical traditions to illustrate his arguments. Hyde's literary style is clear and accessible, making complex ideas digestible for a broad audience while maintaining an academic rigor that invites deeper reflection. Set against the backdrop of early ...

"Practical Ethics" by William De Witt Hyde is a profound exploration of moral philosophy and its application to everyday life. Hyde delves into the complexities of ethical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of understanding the principles that guide our actions. He presents a framework for evaluating moral dilemmas, encouraging readers to consider the implications of their choices on themselves and society. Through engaging examples and thoughtful analysis, Hyde invites readers to...

When asked why some men with moderate talents and meagre technical equipment succeed, where others with greater ability and better preparation fail; why some women with plain features and few accomplishments charm, while others with all the advantages of beauty and cultivation repel, we are wont to conceal our ignorance behind the vague term personality. Undoubtedly the deeper springs of personality are below the threshold of consciousness, in hereditary traits and early training. Still so...

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Theological Studies)This introduction traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition and proposes key criteria by which we can assess their value. The authors introduce essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement; identify significant historical figures, texts, and topics; and show how various...

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”- Aristotle.Just as the Stoics were named for the stoa or porch in Athens where they congregated, the Peripatetic school - known in its day simply as the Peripatos - took its moniker from the peripatoi or covered walkways of the Lyceum where its members met. (A similar Greek word peripatetikos refers to the act of walking, and after Aristotle's death, a legend arose that he was a ‘peripatetic’ l...

Ethics Explored: 52 Influential Books assembles a capacious library of moral inquiry, bringing philosophical argument, religious meditation, social criticism, self-culture, political reflection, and popular instruction into sustained conversation. Its range extends from classical accounts of virtue and discipline to modern discussions of conscience, education, reform, labor, peace, and public responsibility. Stoic maxims, devotional prose, treatises on moral philosophy, and narratives of s...

The pastoral office is one of the most critical in Christianity. Historically, however, Christians have not been able to agree on the precise nature and limits of that office. A specific area of contention has been the role of women in pastoral leadership. In recent decades, three broad types of arguments have been raised against women’s ordination: nontheological (primarily cultural or political), Protestant, and Catholic. Reflecting their divergent understandings of the purpose ...

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