Religion
In Christianity, this journey of spiritual renewal often involves seeking forgiveness from God. We saw Augustine do this in Confessions.
What is repentance?
This term describes the principle of treating others as you like to be treated.
What is the Golden Rule?
This term refers to a person’s understanding of who they are, including values, beliefs, and personality.
What is self-concept?
In Hamlet, he wrestles with this internal struggle as he looks to avenge this?
What is his father's murder?
Hamlet uses this rhetorical device when he describes “a sea of troubles” in “To be or not to be.”
What is a metaphor?
In many religions, this practice involves talking to God or a higher power to seek guidance and comfort.
What is prayer?
Spending time alone, journaling, or meditating to explore your thoughts and emotions.
What is Self-Reflection?
Plato’s Republic describes this allegory, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality, as a metaphor for self-realization.
What is the Allegory of the Cave?
Hamlet delays avenging his father’s death out of concern for the redemption of this character.
Who is Claudius?
According to Plato, justice occurs when every individual in society performs this.
What is their proper role (or function)?
This Christian concept emphasizes discovering one’s unique gifts and using them to serve others and glorify God.
What is Spiritual Calling?
This branch of philosophy studies right and wrong, moral duties, and human virtues.
What is ethics?
Provides a framework for decision-making, Fosters a positive mental health, and Influences how individuals relate to others.
What is the importance of self-identity?
In Hamlet, He confronts his fate and does what in the final act of the play?
What is the Duel with Laertes
In Confessions, Augustine credits this book of the Bible, which he read in a transformative moment, with his conversion to Christianity.
What is Romans?
This term refers to the moment a person accepts Jesus as their Savior & begins their journey of faith. Augustine takes part in this as well.
What is being born-again?
Engaging in activities that push you outside your comfort zone and reveal new aspects of yourself.
What is Seeking Growth?
This psychological state occurs when a person aligns their actions with their core values and beliefs.
What is authenticity?
In Plato’s Republic, redemption is achieved by moving from ignorance to this.
What is Knowledge?
Plato defines a just soul as having harmony between these three parts.
What are reason, spirit, and appetite?
Christians believe this part of the Trinity guides them in their journey of faith and self-discovery.
What is the Holy Spirit?
A person who adheres to strict ethical principles and avoids lying or cheating is said to have this quality
What is integrity?
This term describes a self-improvement process that involves understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses.
What is self-awareness?
In Confessions, Saint Augustine reflects on this personal trait, symbolized by stealing pears in his youth.
What is Sin?
Hamlet mocks Polonius by calling him this character from the Trojan War.
Who is Jephthah (or a fishmonger)