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Shaykhism
Shaykhism, also known as Shaykhism or Shaikhism, is a religious and philosophical movement that emerged in the late 18th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. It was founded by Sheikh Ahmad al-Sirhindi, also known as Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi or Mujaddid Alf Thani (1564–1624), who is regarded as the “Mujaddid” or “Renewer” of Islam…
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Shuddhadvaita
Shuddhadvaita, also known as Pure Monism or Pure Non-dualism, is a philosophical and theological school of thought within Hinduism. It was founded by the philosopher and theologian Vallabha Acharya (1479–1531 CE) and is one of the major schools of Vaishnavism, a tradition that worships Lord Vishnu as the Supreme Being. Key features and characteristics of…
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Secularism
Secularism is a political and philosophical concept that advocates for the separation of religion and government. It promotes the idea that religious institutions and beliefs should not interfere with or dictate governmental policies and decisions. Secularism aims to create a society where people of all religious and non-religious beliefs can coexist peacefully, and where the…
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Scottish common sense realism
Scottish Common Sense Realism was a philosophical school of thought that emerged in Scotland during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It was a significant intellectual movement that aimed to provide a rational foundation for knowledge and to counter skepticism and philosophical idealism prevalent at the time. Key features and characteristics of Scottish Common Sense…
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Scotism
Scotism, also known as Scotist philosophy, is a philosophical and theological school of thought that emerged in the late Middle Ages, particularly in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is named after its founder, John Duns Scotus (c. 1266-1308), a Scottish Franciscan friar and philosopher. Scotism developed as a response to the thought of other…
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School of the Sextii
The School of the Sextii was an ancient Roman school of thought that was associated with the Sextii family, a prominent and influential family in the Roman Republic. Not much is known about the specific teachings or doctrines of this school, as it is not extensively documented in historical sources. What little information we have…
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School of Salamanca
The School of Salamanca was a group of theologians, jurists, and philosophers who were part of the University of Salamanca in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries. This intellectual movement is known for its significant contributions to various fields, including economics, ethics, political theory, and international law. The School of Salamanca is considered a…
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School of Names
The School of Names, also known as the Logicians’ School or the School of Disputation, was a philosophical school that emerged during the Warring States period in ancient China (around 475–221 BCE). The School of Names was one of the many intellectual traditions of the time and contributed to the development of Chinese philosophy. Key…
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Scholasticism
Scholasticism was a medieval philosophical and theological system that emerged in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is often associated with the intellectual and academic culture of medieval universities and played a significant role in the development of Western thought. Key features and characteristics of scholasticism include: Integration…
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Sautrantika
Sautrantika is one of the early schools of Buddhist philosophy that emerged during the early centuries of the Common Era. It is considered a sub-school of the Sarvastivada tradition, which was one of the main Buddhist schools in ancient India. The name “Sautrantika” is derived from the Sanskrit word “sutras,” referring to the discourses of…
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