Release re-les: (1) The forgiveness of a debt (, shemittah (Deu 15:1, Deu 15:2, Deu 15:9; Deu 31:10; see JUBILEE YEAR)), with verb shamat, to release, Deu 31:2, Deu 31:3. (2) To exempt from taxation or military service (, hanahah, release, rest (Est 2:18)). Some would render granted a holiday. (3) To set a prisoner … Continue reading “Release”
Relativity, theory of
Relativity, theory of A mathematical theory of space-time (q.v.), of profound epistemological as well as physical importance, comprising the special theory of relativity (Einstein, 1905) and the general theory of relativity (Einstein, 1914-16). The name arises from the fact that certain things which the classical theory regarded as absolute — e.g. , the simultaneity of … Continue reading “Relativity, theory of”
Relativity of Knowledge
Relativity of Knowledge Sec Relativism, Epistemological. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Relativism, Psychological
Relativism, Psychological The psychologies principle that the character of any present conscious content is relative to and influenced by past and contemporaneous experiences of the orginism. The law of psychological relativity was prominent in the psychology of Wundt, and has recently been emphasized by Gestalt Psychology. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Relativism, Epistemological
Relativism, Epistemological The theory that all human knowledge is relative to the knowing mind and to the conditions of the body and sense organs. Relativism is usually combined with a subjectivistic theory of knowledge (see Subjectivism) but, in recent epistemology, a realistic or objectivistic relativism has been advanced. See Objective Relativism. Ethical relativism. — L.W. … Continue reading “Relativism, Epistemological”
Relativism
relativism General term designed to fit any doctrine which denies the existence of absolute values. Things exist which have absolute values, e.g., ethical principles and truths. These things stand independently of the operations of intellect and will, because they are ultimately founded in the nature of God. In the universe they should serve as absolute … Continue reading “Relativism”
Relatives, Duties of
Relatives, Duties of The general precept of charity obliging us to love our neighbour as ourselves is of course applicable to our relatives. The tie of kinship, particularly in the nearer degrees, confers upon the command a special emphasis. Thus, there is established an order of preference in favour of relatives in the observance of … Continue reading “Relatives, Duties of”
Relative
Relative A concept is relative if it is — a word, if it denotes — a polyadic propositional function, or relation, rather than a monadic propositional function. The term relative is applied especially to words which have been or might be thought to denote monadic propositional functions, but for some reason must be taken as … Continue reading “Relative”
Relationships, Family
Relationships, Family re-lashun-ships: I.CONSANGUINITY 1.In General 2.Parents and Children 3.Brothers and Sisters 4.Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Kinsmen II.AFFINITY 1.Husband and Wife 2.Father-in-Law, etc. 3.Brother-in-Law, etc. III.OTHER DOMESTIC RELATIONS 1.Foster-Father 2.Master and Servants 3.Host and Guest 4.The Dependent Stranger The family or domestic relations of the Bible include (1) those of consanguinity or blood relationship, (2) affinity … Continue reading “Relationships, Family”
relationship, legal
relationship, legal Resulting from adoption, may be a matrimonial impediment, either impedient or diriment, depending on the nature of the civil law on the subject in the region where the marriage takes place. If, according to that law, the marriage is valid although unlawful, the Church regards it in like manner, and the impediment is … Continue reading “relationship, legal”