The word Scientology is composed of the Latin word „scire“, which means knowing in the fullest meaning of the word, and the Greek word „logos“ for study of. Scientology is a philosophy that was developed by L. Ron Hubbard which has its roots in Buddhist and other Eastern as well as Western schools of thought. Great emphasis is placed on functionality and applicability. Scientology is a philosophy of knowledge which aims to offer people ways and means of finding their way back to themselves and their own strengths.