Mahavira
Mahavira was a great teacher. He lived in India long ago. He taught people to be kind. He wanted them to be truthful. This helps people find peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilosophy & Religion articles — Page 9
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Maimonides
Maimonides was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He helped sick people feel better. He also wrote many books. His books help people learn today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalik ibn Anas
Malik was a wise teacher. He lived a long time ago. He wrote a very special book. His ideas help many people today. He loved to learn new things. Do you like to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandate of Heaven
Long ago, people in China had a big idea. They believed the sky chose their leaders. A good king would rule well. If a king was bad, the sky would pick a new one. This helped people know who should lead. Do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManichaeism
Long ago, Mani started a new faith. He taught about light and dark. He thought light was good. People followed his ideas far away. It was a very big group. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMantra
A mantra is a special sound. People say these words or sounds. They repeat them to help them think. Some sounds have a meaning. Other sounds are just for music. It can feel very good. Do you have a favorite sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan was a smart man. He studied how we use tools. He thought about how we talk. He even saw the web coming! His ideas help us today. Do you like to use tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger was a man who thought a lot. He wrote big books. He asked why things exist. This helps us learn. He lived in a place called Germany. Do you like to ask questions too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy was a leader. She started a new church. She also wrote many books. Her ideas helped many people. She was a very busy woman. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was a real person. She lived a long time ago. She was a friend to Jesus. She helped him in many ways. Many people still talk about her today. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaterialism
Some people think the world is made of stuff. This stuff is called matter. It makes up everything we see. It even makes up our minds. This idea helps us learn. Do you like to learn about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaudgalyayana
Maudgalyayana was a friend of the Buddha. He was a very special student. He used special powers to help others. He was a kind teacher too. People still remember him today. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaya religion
Maya people have special beliefs. They follow old ways. They pray to gods in nature. Some go on long trips to holy places. They give gifts like food to show love. It is a very old way of life. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMeaning (philosophy)
Words and signs have meaning. They tell us about things. Some people think words must match real things. Other people think we agree on what words mean. This helps us talk to each other. It is a big puzzle. What do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMedical ethics
Doctors have rules to follow. These rules help them be kind. They try to do good. They also try not to hurt. This helps everyone stay safe. It helps doctors and patients work together. Do you think rules are helpful?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMedieval philosophy
Long ago, people asked big questions. They wondered about God. They used logic to find truth. Many thinkers lived in schools. They read books from long ago. It was a time of learning. Do you like to ask questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMencius
Mencius was a wise man from China. He taught people how to be good. He said that people are born kind. He traveled to help many leaders. His ideas still help us today. Do you want to be kind too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMermaid
A mermaid is a sea creature. She has a human top. She has a fish tail. Many people tell stories about them. They can be kind or scary. Do you like sea stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMessiah
A messiah is a special leader. Many people believe in one. They think this leader brings peace. This leader helps many people. It is a big idea. Do you know about special leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMetaphysics (Aristotle)
A man named Aristotle wrote big books. These books help us think. They ask why things happen. He wanted to find the truth. It helps us learn about the world. Do you like to ask why?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMethodism
Methodism is a way to follow God. It started a long time ago. John Wesley helped start it. People follow his ways. It helps people be kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne was a writer. He lived in France a long time ago. He wrote books about his own life. He liked to ask big questions. His books help us think. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Foucault
Michel Foucault was a thinker. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He thought about how people use power. His ideas help us learn about the world. Do you like to ask big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMind–body dualism
Some people think we have two parts. One part is our body. The other part is our mind. The mind is not a thing you can touch. It is what we think and feel. Does your mind feel different from your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMinotaur
The Minotaur is a myth. It is a creature from long ago. It has a bull head. It has a man body. It lived in a big maze. A hero named Theseus went there. Can you find a maze?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMirabai
Mirabai was a famous poet. She loved Krishna very much. She wrote many beautiful songs. Her songs are still sung today. Many people love her stories. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiracle
A miracle is a big surprise. It is a thing that seems impossible. Many people think a god does it. Some say it is just a lucky event. It can make people feel wonder. Do you like surprises?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleModern paganism
Some people follow new ways to believe. They look at old stories. These stories come from long ago. Many people love nature. They use special signs. It is a big group. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleModern philosophy
People have many big ideas. Some thinkers use their minds to learn. Others use what they see and feel. These ideas help us understand the world. They are very interesting to study. What do you think about?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonism
Some people think all things are one. They see the whole world as one big thing. One thinker said everything is made of water. Another thought it was air. Do you think everything is one? It is a big idea to wonder about.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonotheism
Some people believe in only one God. This is a big idea. It helps many people live. Some groups have followed this for a long time. It is a special way to see the world. Do you know about different beliefs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonster
Monsters are made-up creatures. They can look very strange. Some are scary and big. Others are kind and friendly. We see them in books and movies. Do you have a favorite monster?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMorality
People think about what is right. We ask if things are good. Some people follow many rules. These rules help us be kind. It helps us live well. Do you wonder about this too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMormonism
Some people follow a faith called Mormonism. It started a long time ago. A man named Joseph Smith began it. He said he saw God. They have a special book. It tells many stories. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMosque
A mosque is a place for prayer. Muslims go there to pray. It can be a building or a yard. It is a place to meet friends. People go there to learn too. Do you know any special places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMu'awiya I
Mu'awiya was a leader. He ruled a big land. He helped start a new group. Many people remember him today. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad Ahmad
Muhammad Ahmad was a leader in Sudan. He led many people. They followed his ideas. He helped start a new state. This was a big change for his home. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad al-Bukhari
A man named Al-Bukhari lived long ago. He loved to learn. He traveled to many places. He wrote down many stories. These stories help people today. His books are very special. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab
A man named Muhammad lived long ago. He was a teacher. He wanted people to read their holy book. He traveled to many places. His ideas helped start a new group. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad Iqbal
Muhammad Iqbal was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also had big ideas. He helped people think about their faith. His work matters to many people today. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuslim ibn al-Hajjaj
Muslim was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote a very special book. Many people read it today. His work helps people learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMystical or religious experience
Some people have special feelings. They may feel close to a god. It can feel like a big truth. These feelings help them in life. It is a way to wonder. Do you ever wonder about big things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMysticism
Some people seek a deep truth. They use special ways to learn. This can change how they live. It helps them feel close to a god. It is a very big idea. Do you like to wonder about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMythologies of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Many groups have special stories. These stories tell of animals and nature. Some stories show animals acting like people. These tales help people learn. They are very old and special. Do you like stories about animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNagarjuna
Nagarjuna was a wise man. He lived in India long ago. He taught many people about peace. His ideas help us think. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNaturalism (philosophy)
Some people think nature is all there is. They look for answers in the world. They do not think in ghosts or gods. This idea helps them study the earth. It is a big way to see things. Do you like to look at nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNatural philosophy
People once studied the world in a new way. They looked at stars and plants. They wanted to know how things work. This helped start what we call science today. It is a way to learn about nature. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew Age
Some people have new ways to think. They look for spirit in the world. They may try to heal their bodies. It helps them feel good inside. Many people like these ideas. Do you like to wonder about things?
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