Learning about humility tonight at 808, this should be interesting Humility (adjectival form: humble) is variously seen as the act or posture of deliberately lowering one self in relation to others, or conversely, having a clear perspective, and therefore respect, for ones place in context. In a religious context this can mean a recognition of self in relation to either a deity or deities or as a member of an organized, hierarchical religion. Absent a religious context humility can still take on a moral and/or ethical dimension or be a component of a stratified society (caste structure) where humility is imposed. Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue in many religious and philosophical traditions, being connected with notions of egolessness or by opposition to hubris and other forms of pride.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 22:38:45 +0000
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