It seems to be a trend that discussions in philosophy correlate quite well with readings from religious studies. This week is no different. In philosophy we are reading Human Nature and Conduct, which begins by talking about habits and will of man. One of Dewey's main points in this section is that "the stimulation of desire and effort is one preliminary in the change of surroundings" and that "reason pure of all influence from prior habit is a fiction". These two points simply state that a change in the habits of man begins with the desire for change and the influence of other stimuli. In correlation with the Emperor Haile Selassie, Dewey's philosophy on the habits of men are clearly shown.

Haile Selassie was the emperor of Ethiopia and an important figure to many in Jamaica and Rastas believing that he was the second messiah to lead the peoples of Africa. The emergence of the Rastafari religion is an example of Dewey's philosophy of habits and will. Taken from past influences (Solomon, and Christianity) and desiring a change (freedom from suppression) the habits of many changed to accept the Rastafari way. This to me is remarkable how Philosophy and Religion can be so closely related and explain each other quite well.