This video is a bit sloppy, but give me feedback anyway because I plan to talk more about this subject in the future. I wasnt really feeling all that well when I made this video.
On May 29, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
This video is a bit sloppy, but give me feedback anyway because I plan to talk more about this subject in the future. I wasnt really feeling all that well when I made this video.
On April 26, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Sam Harris @ TEDtalks (Part 1/3): How science can determine human values. Can science answer moral questions? — Please subscribe to Science & Reason: • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com — Questions of good and evil, right and wrong are commonly thought unanswerable by science. But Sam Harris argues that science can — and should [...]
Sam Harris @ TEDtalks (Part 1/3): How science can determine human values. Can science answer moral questions? — Please subscribe to Science & Reason: • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com • www.youtube.com — Questions of good and evil, right and wrong are commonly thought unanswerable by science. But Sam Harris argues that science can — and should — be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and setting out what constitutes a good life. • www.ted.com — Sam Harris has been identified as one of the “Four Horsemen of Atheism” — company he shares with Richard Dawkins, Dan Dennett and Christopher Hitchens. An outspoken proponent of skepticism and science, his two books — “The End of Faith” and its follow-up “Letter to a Christian Nation” — have become best-sellers. In “The End of Faith”, Harris showed “a harrowing glimpse of mankinds willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs, even when these beliefs inspire the worst of human atrocities.” After receiving thousands of angry letters in response, he wrote “Letter to a Christian Nation”, which centered on religious controversies in the United States stem cell research, intelligent design, and links between religion and violence. Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He is the co-founder and CEO of Project Reason, a nonprofit devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. • www.ted.com • www.samharris.org • www …
On April 18, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
‘Modern’ family has old-time values “When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey.” — Arab proverb I told Melissa Negron-Schilling that Melissa is the Greek word for honeybee. But she already knew that, as most people named Melissa probably do. Negron-Schilling, 38, graduated from Andrean High School; she lives with her [...]
‘Modern’ family has old-time values
“When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey.” — Arab proverb I told Melissa Negron-Schilling that Melissa is the Greek word for honeybee. But she already knew that, as most people named Melissa probably do. Negron-Schilling, 38, graduated from Andrean High School; she lives with her husband, Jim, and their four children in Merrillville. Our conversation took place at her work …
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ISBN13: 9780061173646 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionLiving a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the classic guide, which has been a favorite among Jewish educators and [...]
- ISBN13: 9780061173646
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the classic guide, which has been a favorite among Jewish educators and students for years. Enriched with additional resources, including online resources, this updated guide also references recent changes in the modern Jewish community, and has served as a resource and guide for non–Jews as … More >>
On January 16, 2010, In Uncategorized, by admin
Product DescriptionWhile the Hebrew Bible is the cornerstone of Judaism, it is the Talmud that provides many central values for living. The Talmud sets out specific guidelines and lyrical admonitions regarding many of life’s ordinary events, and offers profound words of advice for life’s most intractable dilemmas. This accessible introduction to the Talmud explores the [...]
Product Description
While the Hebrew Bible is the cornerstone of Judaism, it is the Talmud that provides many central values for living. The Talmud sets out specific guidelines and lyrical admonitions regarding many of life’s ordinary events, and offers profound words of advice for life’s most intractable dilemmas. This accessible introduction to the Talmud explores the essence of Judaism through reflections on the words of the rabbinic sages, from one of American Judaism’… More >>
The Wisdom of Judaism: An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud
