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! ! 128 Logic, Philosophy a nd Astronomy 44. Logic: This involves putting two facts together to result in t he correct answer. It is taught like this. F or example , they say all men are animals. Zaid is a man, which means Zaid is an animal. In this way, they deduce the correct answer from a var ie ty of sources. There are two types of logic: one is to conclude by reasoning from specific examples and the other is to draw a general conclusion by draw ing from specific cases. 45. Philosophy: This aims to understand the truth of all things. It discusses matter, time, how the universe functions , the creation of matter, God, [etc. ]. The e ssence of philosophy can be summarized by three questions: what, why and how. In turn, p hilosophy teaches the answers to these questions and specifically, those regarding the issues of matter and time. 46. Psychology: This field discusses t hose factors which shape a man and how they are born , as well as t he difference between human and animal minds. This type of discussion is covered here. 47. Morality: This study deals with good and bad morals. 48. Laws of Nature: What is the cause behind sudden cold or sudden heat? Why do such changes occur ? 49. Storytelling 50. Study of Languages: How does language evolve ? Regarding this, the following are considered: a. T he c omparison of languages: e. g. , comparing Arabic/ Sanskrit , Arabic / English, Persian /Arabic , etc. Comparing words which are similar , and which are not. b. Analyzing each language to uncover the most complete one. c. The evolution of each language. 51. Astronomy: T he study of stars, the planet ’ s rotation , the reasoning behind their orbit, and their impact on ea rth, the speed and orbits of pl anets, the effect the planet ’ s rotation has on the planets themselves, and the various types of planets. This also discusses the creation of the planets and the moon, as well as l ight and its properties. (Jalsa Salana, Lajna Ima’illah, February 11, 1923)