Glossary of Philosophy - J

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Jainism
a dharmic religion centered around asceticism and ahimsa, or nonviolence.
Jansenism
a branch of Catholic thought that emphasized original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination. Named after Cornelius Otto Jansen.
Judaism
a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion descended from the ancient Hebrews.

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