Biblia

Practical Religion

Practical Religion is that department of practical theology which aims at the promotion of Christian practice, and the writings which are brought out to contribute to such an end are called Practical Works. They are from their very nature of a more temporary character than any other theological productions: Generally speaking, they are, and must … Continue reading “Practical Religion”

Practical Reason

Practical Reason (Kant. Ger. praktische Vernunft) Reason or reflective thought concerned with the issues of voluntary decision and action. Practical reason includes “everything which is possible by or through freedom.” In general, practical reason deals with the problems of ethics. Kant asserted the primacy of practical reason over theoretical reason, and also asserted as practical … Continue reading “Practical Reason”

Practical Imperative

Practical Imperative (in Kant’s ethics) Kant’s famous dictum”So act as to treat humanity, whether in thine own person or in that of any other, in every case as an end withal, never as means only.” — P.A.S. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Practical

Practical (Ger. praktisch) In HusserlOf or pertaining to such conscious processes as reach fulfilment in behavior. — D.C. Practical Relating to praxis, or conduct. — G.R.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Pracriti

Pracriti is the by-name of Parwati, the wife of the Indian god Siva: it means Nature. The Hindis make of her the wife of the destroyer, because, according to them, all life originates in death, there being no destruction, no annihilation, in the true sense of the word: matter only describes, in the course of … Continue reading “Pracriti”

Pracrat

Pracrat is, in the Indian mythology, one of the revelations of divinity as the supreme original being, and especially as the cause of all phenomena of change in the visible world. Pracrat is the essence of the three gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva; he is three colored, because he is creative like Brahma (red); conservative … Continue reading “Pracrat”

Pra Rasi

Pra Rasi are, in the mythology of the Siamese, hermits who live in complete seclusion, and, by many years of a contemplative existence, have acquired a knowledge of the most recondite mysteries of nature. Those mysteries are described on the wall which encircles the world, and thence the Pra Rasi gathered their knowledge. Thus they … Continue reading “Pra Rasi”

Pra Mogla

Pra Mogla is, in the mythology of the Siamese, a celebrated disciple of Sommonacodom, their great saint and protector. His statue, which represents two bodies, is often found beside the statue of his master. He was so compassionate and benevolent that he attempted to extinguish the fire of hell by turning the earth upside down, … Continue reading “Pra Mogla”