An ethical code helps to lead a fruitful life

They thought that if a person did this properly they would be led to the right conclusion. But now even philosophers are less sure that it’s possible to devise a satisfactory and complete theory of ethics - at least not one that leads to conclusions.

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The birth pangs of philosophy

Even a cursory glance at human history would reveal that philosophy came very much later than religion. The prehistoric man did not have an organised religion or religious places for worship. Massive trees, mountains, fire, the sun and moon became part of his religion.

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Thorns on the Side

Act against terrorism

September 11, 2014 marked the 13th anniversary of one of the most dastardly terrorist attacks ever on a totally civilian target – the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York, one of the most iconic buildings in the world. More than 3,000 people perished in the attack, including those who were in the two hijacked planes.

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