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Jabberwock · 04-28-2003, 04:26 PM

Hey all... I'm writing a paper for my intro philosophy class over the last two topics we've covered (namely, creation vs. evolution and determinism vs. free will). I've decided to write in dialogue form, like Berkeley's Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous.

What I need is suggestions for names of my characters. I would like to use something that is suggestive of their stance. I will be defending the evolution and determinism viewpoints. Perhaps something like the latin words for "knowledge" and "faith?"

Thanks in advance.

John Page · 04-30-2003, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by Jabberwock
What I need is suggestions for names of my characters.

How about names of those in the recently demised Iraqi regime - should give a nice counterpoint between eastern and western philosophy....

Cheers, john

Bill Snedden · 04-30-2003, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by Jabberwock
Perhaps something like the latin words for "knowledge" and "faith?"

I think that would be scientia and fides, but they really don't sound much like names. Perhaps you could personalize them like Scienter and Fidestia.

Or you could stick with John's suggestion and call them "Bub" and "Shrub".

Regards,

Bill Snedden

Dr. Retard · 05-01-2003, 08:39 AM

Goofus and Gallant.

johngalt · 05-01-2003, 09:14 AM

Name one of the Pope John Paul II and the other Albert Einstein.

John Page · 05-01-2003, 09:23 AM

Neb(uchadnezzar) and Ham(murabi) and their regimens [sic].

mnkbdky · 05-01-2003, 09:47 AM

Actually, scientia is knowledge. The Latin term for wisdom is, sapientia--as in homo sapiens, wise man.

The Hebrew term for wisdom is, chokmah.

The Greek term for wisdom is, sophia.

The Hebrew term for faith is, emunah or emet.

The Greek term for faith is, pistos.

The Latin term for create is, creabit or creavit this is not lexical.

The Hebrew term for create is, bara

The Greek term for create is, poiema.

Latin for free is, liber

Greek is elutheros

Latin for slave is, servos

Greek for slave is, doulos

Hebrew for slave is, ebed.

Not sure what the terms for evolution are. Sorry. Maybe try the terms for change or flux.

tskat · 05-01-2003, 04:09 PM

what's the subject... is it logic or ethics????? I COULD TOTALLY HELP YOU........

Peter Kirby · 05-01-2003, 06:01 PM

I am partial to Theopompus ... it's a real Greek name.

best,
Peter Kirby

Jabberwock · 05-04-2003, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by mnkbdky

The Greek term for wisdom is, sophia.

The Greek term for faith is, pistos.

Sweet, thanks. I think I'll use these two. I'll be sure and post my paper here when it's finished.

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Jabberwock Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: here Posts: 13	Writing a paper for a philosphy class... need inspiration for some names Hey all... I'm writing a paper for my intro philosophy class over the last two topics we've covered (namely, creation vs. evolution and determinism vs. free will). I've decided to write in dialogue form, like Berkeley's Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous. What I need is suggestions for names of my characters. I would like to use something that is suggestive of their stance. I will be defending the evolution and determinism viewpoints. Perhaps something like the latin words for "knowledge" and "faith?" Thanks in advance.

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05-01-2003, 08:39 AM	#4
Dr. Retard Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA Posts: 735	Goofus and Gallant.

05-01-2003, 09:14 AM	#5
johngalt Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 204	Name one of the Pope John Paul II and the other Albert Einstein.

05-01-2003, 09:23 AM	#6
John Page Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: US Posts: 5,495	Neb(uchadnezzar) and Ham(murabi) and their regimens [sic].

05-01-2003, 09:47 AM	#7
mnkbdky Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 201	Actually, scientia is knowledge. The Latin term for wisdom is, sapientia--as in homo sapiens, wise man. The Hebrew term for wisdom is, chokmah. The Greek term for wisdom is, sophia. The Hebrew term for faith is, emunah or emet. The Greek term for faith is, pistos. The Latin term for create is, creabit or creavit this is not lexical. The Hebrew term for create is, bara The Greek term for create is, poiema. Latin for free is, liber Greek is elutheros Latin for slave is, servos Greek for slave is, doulos Hebrew for slave is, ebed. Not sure what the terms for evolution are. Sorry. Maybe try the terms for change or flux.

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tskat Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 32	what's the subject... is it logic or ethics????? I COULD TOTALLY HELP YOU........

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Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	I am partial to Theopompus ... it's a real Greek name. best, Peter Kirby

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