Praxis
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Praxis is the putting of theory into practice. The term may refer to:
- Christian theological praxisChristian Theological PraxisChristian theological praxis is a term used by most liberation theologians to express how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to be lived in the world.-Description:...
- Praxis (Eastern Orthodoxy)Praxis (Eastern Orthodoxy)Praxis, a transliteration of the Greek word πρᾶξις, which is derived from the stem of the verb πράσσειν "to do, to act.", means "practice, action, doing"...
, the practice of faith, especially worship - The Praxis SchoolPraxis SchoolThe Praxis school was a Marxist humanist philosophical movement. It originated in Zagreb and Belgrade in the SFR Yugoslavia, during the 1960s.Prominent figures among the school's founders include Gajo Petrović and Milan Kangrga of Zagreb and Mihailo Marković of Belgrade...
, a school of Marxist philosophy- Praxis (journal), a journal of the Praxis SchoolPraxis SchoolThe Praxis school was a Marxist humanist philosophical movement. It originated in Zagreb and Belgrade in the SFR Yugoslavia, during the 1960s.Prominent figures among the school's founders include Gajo Petrović and Milan Kangrga of Zagreb and Mihailo Marković of Belgrade...
- Praxis International, the continuation of Praxis (journal) and predecessor of Constellations (journal)
- Praxis (journal), a journal of the Praxis School
- Praxis Journal of PhilosophyPraxis Journal of PhilosophyPraxis is a peer-reviewed online postgraduate journal of philosophy affiliated with the University of Manchester. The journal was created in 2007. The first issue was published in April 2008...
, a journal of philosophy of the University of ManchesterUniversity of ManchesterThe University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group... - Praxis interventionPraxis interventionPraxis Intervention is a form of participatory action research. Where other forms of participatory action research emphasize the collective modification of the external world, the praxis intervention model emphasizes working on the Praxis potential of its participants...
, in social work, a methodology for intervention within communities - Praxis testPraxis testA Praxis test is one of a series of American teacher certification exams written and administered by the Educational Testing Service. Various Praxis tests are usually required before, during, and after teacher training courses in the U.S....
, a United States teacher certification exam - PraxisPraxis (moth)Praxis is a genus of moths of the Noctuidae family.-Species:* Praxis aterrima Walker, 1856* Praxis difficilis Walker, [1858]* Praxis dirigens Walker, 1858* Praxis edwardsii Guenée, 1852* Praxis limbatis Strand, 1924...
, a genus of moth in the subfamily CalpinaeCalpinaeCalpinae is a subfamily of moth family Noctuidae. It is closely related to the Catocalinae; both subfamilies contain large species with wingspans larger than 5 centimetres ....
Entertainment
- Praxis (band)Praxis (band)Praxis was the name of an ever-changing musical project, led by prolific producer Bill Laswell. Praxis combine elements of different musical genres such as funk, jazz, hip-hop and heavy metal into highly improvised music...
, a Bill Laswell musical project - Praxis (television show)Praxis Discussion SeriesThe Praxis Discussion Series was established by the World Bank office in Sydney, Australia in order to provide a forum to discuss ideas, approaches, initiatives and policy pertinent to international development. Launched in January 2009 in partnership with Australian public affairs television...
, a panel discussion on international development - Praxis (moon), a fictional planetary body in the Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
universe - Praxis effectPraxis effectThe Praxis effect is a special effect commonly used in science-fiction movies and other visual media....
, the name given to a particular special effect, named after the above - The PraxisThe PraxisThe Praxis is a science fiction novel by Walter Jon Williams. Published in 2002, it is the first novel in Dread Empire's Fall series.The novel is of the space opera subgenre.-Plot summary:...
, a novel by Walter Jon Williams - Praxis, a Metanat in Kim Stanley Robinson'sKim Stanley RobinsonKim Stanley Robinson is an American science fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the fifteen years of research...
Mars TrilogyMars trilogyThe Mars trilogy is a series of award-winning science fiction novels by Kim Stanley Robinson that chronicles the settlement and terraforming of the planet Mars through the intensely personal and detailed viewpoints of a wide variety of characters spanning almost two centuries... - Praxis (Underground city), a fictional large city located in Hollow Earth. It is sometimes referred to simply as "the underground city" in the SyFy series Sanctuary.
- Praxis RecordsPraxis RecordsPraxis Records is an independent record label based in Berlin, Germany, releasing primarily harsh experimental electronic music. The label was founded in 1992 by Christoph Fringeli, who has released music under numerous monikers such as Base Force One, Scaremonger and Metatron.-Roster:Praxis...
, an electronic musicElectronic musicElectronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
record label based in Berlin, Germany.
Other uses
- Altran Praxis, a British software company
- Praxis CarePraxis CarePraxis Care is the largest charity based in Northern Ireland, an amalgamation of four charities which has its headquarters in Belfast...
, a social care charity based in Belfast, Northern Ireland - Praxis (store)Praxis (store)Praxis, full name Praxis Doe-Het-Zelf Center B.V. is a Dutch Hardware store-chain, headquartered in Diemen. The company started in 1978 in Venlo and as of 2009 it has 136 stores spread over the Netherlands of which 26 have an extended assortment, the so called "Megastores"...
, a Dutch Hardware store-chain
See also
- Practice (disambiguation)
- Practical
- PraxeologyPraxeologyPraxeology is the study of human action. Praxeology rejects the empirical methods of the natural sciences for the study of human action, because the observation of how humans act in simple situations cannot predict how they will act in complex situations...
- PraksisPraksisPraksis is a Marxist, interdisciplinary academic journal related to social sciences, published in Turkey since 2001. The name of the journal is taken from the Turkish pronunciation of the word "praxis". The journal supports historical materialism in theory...
- Antonio GramsciAntonio GramsciAntonio Gramsci was an Italian writer, politician, political philosopher, and linguist. He was a founding member and onetime leader of the Communist Party of Italy and was imprisoned by Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime...