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For example, Emile Durkheim argued that the suicide rate was a social phenomenon sui generis (existing over and above the actions of individuals) [25] In a social constructionist perspective, "sui generis is what has been externalized, then internalized in the overall public and becomes a part of society that exists in its construct. It is not ...
Most recorded English uses of the word generous up to and during the sixteenth century reflect an aristocratic sense of being of noble lineage or high birth. Being generous was literally a way of complying with nobility. During the 17th century, the meaning and use of the word began to change.
Dāna (Devanagari: दान, IAST: Dāna) [2] is a Sanskrit and Pali word that connotes the virtue of generosity, charity or giving of alms, in Indian religions and philosophies. [3] [4]: 634–661 In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, dāna is the practice of cultivating generosity.
The latter is typically understood as a spontaneous act of goodwill and a marker of generosity; tzedakah is an ethical obligation, and it is not properly "charity", like in Christendom, but a way to empower poor people to support themselves, helping them in developing their talents and skills.
English 43 The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: John Boyne: 2006: 52: English 44 The House at Pooh Corner: A. A. Milne: 1928: 52 [47] languages, with 97 translations in total: English 45 Autobiography of a Yogi: Paramahansa Yogananda: 1946 50 [48] [49] English 46 Heidi: Johanna Spyri: 1880: 50 [50] German 47 Out Stealing Horses: Per Petterson: 2003 ...
The common English phrasing is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Various applications of the Golden Rule are stated positively numerous times in the Old Testament : "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD."
Interest in the book increased by word of mouth; for example, in churches "it was hailed as a parable on the joys of giving". [1] As of 2001, over 5 million copies of the book had been sold, placing it 14th on a list of hardcover "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books" from Publishers Weekly. [6] By 2011, 8.5 million copies of the book had been ...
Merit-making and paramis were greatly emphasized in this festival, through the story about Prince Vessantara's generosity. Initially, the festival was an important way for the Chakri dynasty to legitimate itself, as Vessantara was the model prince who became king through the power of his merits and sacrifice.