Information on religious & Philoshyphical Concept

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Religious and Philosophical Perspectives
Exploring Beliefs, Values, and the Human
Experience
by Anushka Beniwal
AB
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Introduction
Religion
Philosophy
Organized systems of beliefs
Study of fundamental questions
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Origins
Religion
Philosophy
Ancient civilizations Mesopotamia, Egypt
Greece, India, China, 6th century BCE
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Core Themes in Religion
Belief in the Divine
Sacred Texts
Supernatural, spiritual beings
Bible, Quran, Bhagavad Gita
Rituals and Practices
Worship, moral guidance
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Core Themes in Philosophy
What is Reality?
How do we Know?
Nature of existence
Epistemology, knowledge
What is the Good Life?
Ethics, morality
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Meaning of Life
Religion
Philosophy
Journey toward salvation
Existentialism we create our purpose
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Ethics and Morality
Religion
Philosophy
Divine commandments
Utilitarianism, deontology
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Knowledge and Truth
Religion
Philosophy
Faith, revelation
Rational inquiry, empirical evidence
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Human Nature
Religion
Philosophy
Inherently good, sinful, evolving
Diverse perspectives Hobbes, Rousseau
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The Role of Community
Religion
Philosophy
Shared worship, rituals, moral codes
Individual critical thinking, social contracts