GOD
In the
Christianity original, central concept discussed world theologians in the beginning
of western philosophy. Various types of discussion were put forward by
religious leaders as well as philosophy. In Greek philosophy concept of God is
discussed by many philosophers. In Greek philosophy Plato and Aristotle have
discussed about concept of God. Plato did not discuss much deeper about the
concept of God. In Plato's philosophy he emphasized much about religion and
rejected mythology and superstition. In ancient texts like these from poet
Homes/Homer supported this type of belief. Plato claimed such a kind of belief
was harmful. There is a rationality introduce concept of God as a more rational
solution for these things. So, this attitude of Plato strength the concept of God
in early Greek philosophy. He said: „God is the cause of good, not bad, both
evil.“ He said that all moral actions were the God's wish.
This
early Greek attitude developed concept of God in western world some time later.
So, Plato's ideas helped in later period to develop the concept of God. At one
occasion Plato in the famous book Plato said that it should never be possible
without intelligence to understand the concept of God. Plato says you will have
to have what intelligent
In
Aristotle's philosophy in Greek period mentioned about concept of God.
Aristotle mentioned concept of God. Regarding the word Aristotle used to
address or identify God, Aristotle said thus: „There is one person who is
without change, that is God.“ Aristotle's explanation and concept of God was
introduction to a new approach to God. Aristotle once said: „God is cold and bloodless.“
Aristotle thought about the type of powerful God. In Aristotle's metaphysics is
mentioned about the concept of God. God acts as the final cause for person. In
Aristotle's philosophy major is got(?) around with divine power
In
this way Aristotle mentioned that even better moral life is influenced by God.
Aristotle in his famous book Nichom Chean Ethics says that the highest form of
happy life, pure contemplation or the activity bring the greatest happiness to
non must that imitate the activity of God activity. We help to develop moral
aspect of the human being.
Philosophers
of Medieval period:
Thomas
Aquinas
st.
Augustine
st. Anselm
st.
Peter Abélard
The
medieval period developed nearly 12 century to emphasize value the concept of
God. These catholic fathers discussed in details values of concept of God as a
central concept of religious believers. In Summa Theology it is said that as an
act of faith is to believe in God. Specially st. Augustine produced many
valuable ideas to prove the concept of God in medieval period. The other
philosophers said and others justified the value of concept of God to their
believers. They have produced valuable arguments to support existence of God.
According to st. Augustine, God made as special to the rest of the creation.
Philosophers
of modern period:
René
Descartes
Baruch
Spinoza
Lupines
John
Locke
David
Hume
George
Berkley
Immanuel
Kant
Hegel
These
modern philosophers emphasized value of God, especially described in their
books and claimed Him to be the final cause - „Everything is God.“ They
discussed methods, all these philosophers in their interpretations explained
their values of God and also they connected the God with nature. Also the famous
philosopher Berkley said: „Essay is specific or existence in perception and
explain the relationship to the God.“ In Hegel's philosophy God became central
concept. He emphasized that God is responsible for everything – good and bad is
coming from God. But Karl Marx disagreed with Hegel's views. The concept of God
in the western world has developed in the Greece provide as well as all
testament neamn now existing various types of approach to depen the existence
of God. Therefore, which is easy to understand the western approach of
theologians and philosophers during last 2000 years.
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