| Quote by pataphysics |
[Jan. 26th, 2010|12:40 pm] |
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Added the definition for pataphysics to Ivory-Tower: The science of imaginary solutions, which symbolically attributes the properties of objects, described by their virtuality, to their lineaments. A philosophy or pseudophilosophy dedicated to studying what lies beyond the realm of metaphysics. |
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| Quote by Arthur C. Clarke |
[Jan. 24th, 2010|01:25 am] |
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Posted the following quote by Arthur C. Clarke on Ivory-Tower: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. |
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| Quote by Larry Niven |
[Jan. 24th, 2010|01:25 am] |
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Posted the following quote by Larry Niven on Ivory-Tower: Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from technology. |
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| Quote by Schadenfreude |
[Jan. 9th, 2010|12:57 pm] |
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Added the definition for Schadenfreude to Ivory-Tower: Pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
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| Quote by crucible |
[Jan. 9th, 2010|12:57 pm] |
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Added the definition for crucible to Ivory-Tower: a vessel of a very refractory material (as porcelain) used for melting and calcining a substance that requires a high degree of heat. a severe test. a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development. |
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| Quote by Sabellianism |
[Jan. 8th, 2010|02:44 pm] |
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Added the definition for Sabellianism to Ivory-Tower: The nontrinitarian belief that the Heavenly Father, Resurrected Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one God, as perceived by the believer, rather than three distinct persons in God Himself. The term comes from Sabellius, a theologian and priest from the third century. |
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| Quote by Scholasticism |
[Jan. 8th, 2010|02:44 pm] |
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Added the definition for Scholasticism to Ivory-Tower: Method of learning taught by the academics of medieval universities circa 1100-1500. Scholasticism originally began as an attempt to reconcile ancient classical philosophy with medieval Christian theology. Scholasticism was not a philosophy or theology in itself, but rather a tool or method for learning that places emphasis on dialectic reasoning. The primary purpose of scholasticism was to find the answer to questions and resolve contradictions. |
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| Quote by Leviathan |
[Jan. 4th, 2010|01:36 pm] |
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Added the definition for Leviathan to Ivory-Tower: A sea monster. Symbolizes mankind opposed to God, an enemy of order in Creation, slain by the Canaanite god Baal. |
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| Quote by Legion |
[Jan. 4th, 2010|01:36 pm] |
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Added the definition for Legion to Ivory-Tower: Legion, the demon of Gadarenes, appears frequently as a character in popular culture. The Christian New Testament gospels of Mark, Luke and Matthew describe an incident in which Jesus meets a man, or men, possessed by demons who, when asked what their name is, respond: "My name is Legion, for we are many." |
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| Quote by Synod |
[Jan. 3rd, 2010|04:03 pm] |
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Added the definition for Synod to Ivory-Tower: A council of a church, convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. From the original Greek for assembly or meeting. |
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