The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
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Difference of the Transition Period from the Early Scientific PeriodDr. King references Alfred North Whitehead by noting the differences between the Transition Period and the Early Scientific Period. |
Different Meanings of PrehensionDr. King outlines the different meanings of "prehension" in Alfred North Whitehead's books Science and the Modern World and Process and Reality. |
DoctrinesDr. King records a definition of the word "doctrine." |
Dr. King NotecardIn this notecard, Dr. King expresses his ideals and philosophical viewpoint pertaining to the doctrine of "Puritanism." |
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Dr. Paul Arthur Scilpp Speech in IllinoisIn this address delivered before the National Assembly for Progress in Equality of Opportunity in Housing, Dr. Paul Arthur Schilpp speaks about equality between races, "pure" race, and voting rights for Negroes. |
Draft Introduction for "Why We Can't Wait"This document is a draft of the introduction for Dr. King's book, "Why We Can't Wait." Dr. King uses various African American children stories to explain that one cannot afford to wait for justice. |
DynamicsDr. King quotes Paul Tillich's definition of "dynamics" from his book Systematic Theology. |
EducationDr. King outlines his views on education. |
Education (Its Weakness in the Moral Realm)Dr. King documents two quotes from St. Augustine's "Confessions." Both quotes address Augustine's view on education and how it affects one's relationship with God and other human beings. |
EpicureanismDr. King documents a passage from William De Witt Hyde's "Five Great Philosophers of Life" on Epicureanism. The passage outlines Epicurus' view on pleasure and the impersonal nature of the world. |
ErrorThis set of note cards written by Dr. King explores the causation of error. King quotes Alfred North Whitehead's "The Concept of Nature" noting several reasons as to the rise of error. |
Essay Outline by John Mates on Helmut Richard NiebuhrJohn Mates contests the influence of Helmut Richard Niebuhr written contributions to the church through his congruent philosophy with Jesus Christ's message. Mr. Mates further discusses the churches relations to the societal influences of politics and economics. |
Eternal ObjectsDr. King cites Alfred North Whitehead's book "Science and the Modern World." |
Ethics (A Criticism of Philosophical Ethics)Dr. King references Emil Brunner’s "The Divine Imperative: A Study in Christian Ethics." |
EventsDr. King quotes Lawrence's dissertation on the meaning of events in nature. |
EvilDr. King defines the concept of good and evil by refrencing Philip S. Richards' "Belief of Man." |
EvilDr. King quotes Edgar S. Brightman's "Philosophy of Religion" on the topic of evil. |
EvilDr. King outlines his views on evil and categorizes it into three types. |
Evil (Problem of)Dr. King discusses the concept of evil. |
Evil (The Problem of)Dr. King records thoughts on the problem of evil with references to the British philosopher John Stuart Mill and Job. |
ExistentialismDr. King outlines concepts of existentialism as viewed through the doctrine of French existentialist writer Jean Paul Sartre. |
Extreme UnctionDr. King defines extreme unction from the perspective of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthadox church. |
Ezekiel and the Philosophy of HistoryDr. King records his interpretation of Ezekiel and the Oracles against Foreign Nations. He asserts that the Biblical series affirms monotheism and a "providential philosophy of history." |
Face the Nation InterviewThis is a transcript of an August 1965 interview of Dr. King on the CBS television news program Face the Nation. King is asked to comment on numerous issues facing American society including the conflict in Vietnam, civil rights, housing and birth control. |
FaithDr. King quotes William James' "The Sentiment of Rationality" on faith. |
FaithDr. King agrees with Justin Martyr on faith and rationality. |
Faith As A Way of Knowing (Wieman)Dr. King cites Henry Nelson Wieman's "The Source of Human Good" on faith as a way of knowing. |
Fichte on GodDr. King references Kantian protege Johann Gottlieb Fichte and philosophically defines God as the "moral order of the universe." |
Fisk News: The Montgomery StoryThis publication of Fisk News features one of Dr. King's speeches on page five. The speech is entitled "The Montgomery Story," and was delivered at the 13th Annual Institute of Race Relations at Fisk University. Dr. King commences to share of Rosa Parks' refusal to move from her bus seat and help begin the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott. Blacks boycotted public transportation for 7 months in Montgomery, Alabama and achieved success in changing the city's discriminatory practices. |