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Understanding God requires an understanding of the historical context.
From A History of God by Karen Armstrong
Understanding the historical context of religions can reveal the roots of their conflicts.
To understand Jesus, one must understand the world he lived in.
To truly understand human behavior, we must look beyond the individual and consider the societal context.
A religion can be understood only in its own context.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
We often fail to recognize the influence of context on our decisions.
Aggression is often a result of social context rather than an innate trait.
The historical Jesus was a complex figure, deeply embedded in the culture of his time.
The nature of scientific progress is deeply tied to the social context in which it occurs.
The study of science cannot be divorced from the study of history.
Therapy can be a valuable tool, but it’s important to find a therapist who understands your cultural context.
Understanding religion requires studying its history and context.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
Understanding the context of a customer's world is critical to innovation.
A building can only be alive if it fits into its context.
The cholera outbreak of 1854 was not just a medical issue; it was a societal one.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
When we think about morality, we often overlook the importance of context.
Content is king, but context is God.
The ability to switch contexts and apply knowledge broadly is essential.
Creating AI that understands context is essential for meaningful interactions.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
The more you know about the history of religion, the more you see it as a product of its time.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
The ability to see like a state can lead to disastrous outcomes when it ignores local contexts.
From Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott
Every philosophy is a reflection of its time.
From The Cave and the Light by Arthur Herman
When we make decisions, we often fail to take into account the context.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Understanding Jesus requires understanding the world he lived in.
Every act of thinking presupposes a context of knowledge.
From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
He was a man of his time, shaped by the political and social turmoil around him.
Understanding context is essential for accurate analysis.
To understand the past, we must first understand the present context of our lives.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
The context in which we make decisions can significantly alter our choices.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
To fully grasp the role of religion in violence, one must consider the socio-political context.
In the right context, a single idea can lead to a revolution.
The scrolls also offer a window into the socio-political climate of the time.