New Models of Religious Understanding

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
New Models ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Recent Debate ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Religious Understanding ◽  
Selection Of

What does it mean to understand the world religiously? How is such understanding to be distinguished from scientific understanding? And what does it have to do with religious practice, transfiguring love, and spiritual well-being? These are just some of the fascinating questions to be explored in this volume by a selection of the most distinguished and accessible writers in the field. The radical suggestion is that we require a new model of religious understanding—one that poses a challenge to the narrowly theoretical approach which has predominated in recent debate by giving due weight to its moral, spiritual, and practical dimensions. New Models of Religious Understanding sets a new and exciting agenda for philosophy of religion. It cuts across the supposed divide between analytic and continental approaches to the subject, and will engage the interest of a broad range of philosophical and theological readers.

Life satisfaction and its relationship with spiritual well-being and religious practice in Iranian adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariba Alizadeh Sharajabad ◽  
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Introduction During recent years, special attention has been given to spiritual well-being and religious practice in the field of health. This study aimed to determine the predictors of life satisfaction among adolescent girls in Tabriz, Iran, 2015. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 female students studying in high schools who were selected using the cluster sampling method. Data collection was carried out through the questionnaires of socio-demographic characteristics, spiritual well-being (SWBS), religious practice (Arcury and colleagues) and life satisfaction (SWLS). Multivariate linear regression model was used for data analysis. Results The mean score of life satisfaction was 22.0 (SD: 6.0) from the attainable score of 5–35. The mean score (SD) of spiritual well-being was 90.2 (16.2), ranging from 20 to 120. The mean score of the religious practice was 32.1 (10.5) out of the achievable score range of 0–60. Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that existential well-being and sufficiency of income for expenses were predictors of life satisfaction and they explained 41.8% of the variance in the life satisfaction score. Conclusion The findings of the present study confirm the importance of existential well-being and a modifiable variable (sufficiency of income) in the life satisfaction. Thus, it is necessary to provide strategies to promote spirituality and improve the income status for improving adolescents’ life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Słownictwo dotyczące świata fauny i flory w Symbolice wiosennej Stefanii Ulanowskiej

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-72
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Andrejczyk
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Reconstructed Image ◽  
Linguistic Knowledge ◽  
Mental Processes ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Selection Of

The object of interest in this sketch is an analysis of the vocabulary indicating selected elements of the world of fauna and fl ora in Symbolika wiosenna (Spring symbolism) by Stefania Ulanowska (Kraków 1884). The collected language material is characterised by wealth and complexity of the subject matter. The indicated vocabulary has not been characterised yet. This paper employs elements of the cognitivist description of language. The selection of this method enables depiction of the relation between linguistic knowledge and encyclopaedic knowledge. Language becomes an indispensible element of mental processes of the perception of the world (Tokarski 1995; Miodunka 1980). The analysis of the excerpted material clearly shows that the discussed spring symbolism usually invokes, contrary to the prototype, the semantic fi eld related to ‘śmierć’ (death) rather than ‘życie’ (life). The reconstructed image of the folk idea of spring largely deviates from the ideas established in the consciousness of language users in general, which is confi rmed by the discussed examples. It presents unit connotations that are individualised and present in the consciousness of members of small rural communities of those times. Keywords: Stefania Ulanowska – vocabulary of fauna and flora

Ye Cannot Serve God and Mammon

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-198
Author(s):  
Hud Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Stable Set ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
God's Will ◽  
Priming Condition ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Objective List

This final chapter begins by articulating a particular conception of the virtue of obedience and detailing its four components—humility, restraint, response, and love—and by showing how they work together both to nurture an abiding and deeply seated pro-attitude towards uniting one’s will with God’s will and also to create and maintain a robust and stable set of dispositions aimed at succeeding in this aim. It then illustrates the virtue of obedience in action, discusses its relation to happiness, and remarks on the role of perseverance, the difficult mission of anyone who commits to acquiring and developing this virtue in life. A refinement to the objective-list theories of well-being (or flourishing) is then proposed, followed by a formulation and defense of a new objective-list theory that attempts to state the conditions of receptivity in a subject in addition to identifying the range of welfare goods in the world. The virtue of obedience, it is argued, is not only one among many welfare goods, but plays a unique role vis-à-vis the other goods on the list, insofar as it serves as the priming condition under which they can realize the full extent of their value in the subject in which they manifest. Finally, the most worrisome aspects of the views defended in this book are identified, sympathetically presented with force and fairness, and addressed.

scholarly journals Positive psychiatry/psychology for older adults: a new and important movement but robust methodology is essential

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte R. Stoner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
View Point ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Dynamic Interplay

Positive psychiatry and the related positive psychology are offering a much needed alternative framework through which to view the psychology of old age (Jeste et al., 2015). Traditional models of old age tend to approach the subject from a negative view point where themes of dependency and decline can be common (Cumming and Henry, 1961). In contrast, positive psychiatry and psychology refer to the scientific study of strengths and capabilities that contribute to well-being (Seligman, 1998). Some of these can be thought of as character strengths and evidence suggests that concepts such as hope, humour, integrity, and gratitude are universal, with examples documented in at least 54 nations across the world (Park et al., 2006). Researchers aligned to these theoretical models seek to explore complex approaches to measuring and improving mental health, recognizing that well-being is often a dynamic interplay between positive and negative psychological processes and outcomes (Lomas and Ivtzan, 2016).

scholarly journals Material Well-being and Happiness in Transition Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Družić ◽  
Martina Majstorović
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
Full Employment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transition Countries ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to further the research of the connection between material well-being and happiness in transition economies. We analyzed panel data obtained from the World Database of Happiness and Eurostat. Our results indicate that out of all the major macroeconomic variables (GDP, employment, inflation, taxes etc.), the most significant (and the only stable) predictor of changes in happiness in transition countries is the level of employment. The results are consistent with a hypothesis of a still prevalent “socialist mentality” in the analyzed sample of countries which are all formerly socialist economies that typically place high (or full) employment as the highest economic priority (as opposed to GDP growth, low inflation etc.). Our results differ from the conclusions of the few studies done on this sample of countries, which suggests additional research on the subject is likely required.

Transcending Science

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cottingham
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Spiritual Transformation ◽  
Religion And Science ◽  
Actual Role ◽  
Relevant Evidence ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Religious Understanding

In many contemporary debates, religion and science are cast as rivals, supposedly offering competing explanations of the origins and nature of the cosmos. This chapter argues that we need a more “humane” model of religious understanding, one that is responsive to the actual role played by religion in the life of the believer. Understanding the world religiously is less about subscribing to explanatory hypotheses than about a certain mode of engagement with reality, requiring a moral and spiritual transformation of the subject. This has important implications for the appropriate way to philosophize about religion. Instead of an epistemology of control, operating through the detached evaluation of “spectator evidence,” we may need to substitute an epistemology of receptivity. In religion, as in many areas of human life, proper perception and understanding may require a process of attunement for the relevant evidence to become manifest.

scholarly journals Evolution of managers’ opinions on usability of different resources for developing competitive advantages

Management ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 341-355
Author(s):  
Ireneusz Bielski
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Educational Mobility ◽  
The World ◽  
World Economic ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Entrepreneurial Strategy ◽  
World Economic Crisis ◽  
Selection Of

Summary Nowadays, in order to survive and operate on the market, enterprises need to focus on developing competitive advantages as well as on using all the available methods one of which being entrepreneurial strategy. This strategy provides the possibility to achieve success on the market by being able to detect the opportunities that appear in the constantly changing business environment and take advantage of them using the available resources. Effectiveness of the accepted strategy is determined by selection of the resources that are to be used for developing competitive advantages. Managers; opinion on the subject of particular resources, apart from the world economic crisis, is also affected by specificity of the target markets. The world economic crisis has changed attitudes to different resources In terms of their being used for generation of competitive advantages. In all cases, these are intangible factors that have become of more value rather than tangible ones, particularly human resources, leadership and educational mobility.

scholarly journals Islam and Ecology

1993 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-256
Author(s):  
Akhtar Siddiqi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Physical Universe ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Scientific System ◽  
The Relationship

Islam and Ecology illuminates the issues of environmental change andhuman survival. The authors present the Islamic view of ecology basedon the Qur'an and the hadith. Each essay contains Qur'anic passages thatsupport the view that natural phenomena are important to humanity, forthey have been created by God. The book is valuable because it is basedon scientific knowledge and Islamic principles. While the book contributesmuch to understanding Islamic teachings on the environment, it doesnot contribute much to our understanding of ecological problems.The book is flexible, and the concepts with which it deals are presentedin a manner designed for quick comprehension. Each essay makesthe reader feel ethically obliged to follow these concepts, as it is madeclear that most of our actions are based on our understanding of the willof God, how we think the world works, and what we believe our role inthe world should be. The book's purpose is not to drown the reader withfacts, but to present and explore a small number of basic and useful concepts.Another aim is to illustrate how one can constantly strive to improveone's life in the light of the Sunnah, how God's dictates can illuminateideas, and how one can organize one's life in a meaningful way.Chapter one deals with Islam and ecology, the planet Earth, air andwater pollution, deforestation, and the relationship between humanity andanimals. It is stated that Islam teaches humanity to use what is needed accordingto the moral and ethical discipline laid down by the Creator.However, after a brief initial engagement, the author does not deal withthe facts of ecology and the merits of Islamic teaching in this area.254 The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 102Chapter two is analyzes Islamic ethics and the environment. Theauthor is shott on the environment, as he concentrates mainly on ethicsaccording to the Shari'ah and humanity's love for the components ofnatmc. He then discusses how people can perfect themselves if they followthe commands of God. The chapter is mtricted to ethical values anddeals only briefly with the envitonment. For some teason, the authordeemed it unnecessary to give historical incidents or quotations that showhow Muslims thinkers analyzed nature and how important it was to themto urge the proper use of environmental and natural mumes.The environmental crisis is an outward manifestation of a crisis ofmind and spirit. There could be no greater misconception than to believeit is Concerned only with endangered wildlife, man-made ugliness, andpollution. We recognize that the Earth's moumes and environmentalpmblems, as well as the possible solutions, ate interconnected in complexways that we ate only beginning to understand. With this recognition, andthe knowledge that we must seek God's guidance, it is hoped that peoplewill begin to understand and care a little more about natute.Chapter thtee is concerned with science within Islam. The author distinguishesbetween science within Islam and the scientific system basedon human thought and the belief that the physical universe is the onlyreality. He describes the methods and uses of science and claims that itis essential that science should ptaise the Creator-scientists must pmducea unity between religious practice and scientific education. The resultingprinciples will help humanity treat the environment with love, gratitude,and care, and will show it how to make the best use of the world'stesoutces. Based on this undemtandmg, it becomes an Islamic duty toconsetve and protect the world and its tesoutces. The author does not gointo the history of Muslim science in order to illuminate the methodsused in the natural sciences to interrelate nature and produce its meaning.However, some idea of the scope of the cutrent debate on environmentalproblems is given, which provides a new approach to the environment.Chapter four examines natural resources. Although the term "resource"is not defined, it documents the main Islamic principles and preceptsconcerning natural resources. The major focus is on land (dividedinto developed and undeveloped) and water, which fottn the necessaryelements for all human life and activity. Islamic land laws and the roleof animals and plants as natural nsowes are also mentioned. In myopinion, he should have explained that "mutces" does not refer to athing or a substance, but rather to a function that may be performed bya thing or a substance or to an operation in which it may take part to satisfya particular need . It in these areas that Islamic teachings ate morerelevant as a guide to achieving humanity's well-being. The contents ofthe chapter are useful and can be easily adapted to a community's needs ...

scholarly journals MO618BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION ON PHYSICAL REHABILITATION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS IN THE LAST 24 YEARS

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Salazar ◽  
Maryorie Sandoval ◽  
Paula Moscoso ◽  
Cristian Salazar
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Renal Dialysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
World Population ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

Abstract Background and Aims Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) exposed to renal replacement therapy (RRT) have many consequences, both physical and psychological. Dialysis patient rehabilitation is a way to improve the well-being and quality of life of users, but it is an area that has not been commonly explored and where there is much to know. The participation of the Physiotherapist in the rehabilitation of these patients has increased mainly in the last period. The present study aims to carry out an analysis of how the scientific field has behaved in relation to rehabilitation in patients undergoing dialysis, exploring the existing bases for new studies and knowing how it has varied between the years 1996 to 2020. Method The present study is a bibliometric analysis. Through this type of study, it is possible to analyze the scientific production and how is the activity on some subject. It allows, among others, the development of research topics that are little studied, in addition to evaluating the countries, institutions and authors in a certain period. A search for scientific articles was carried out using the web of science (WOS) page, obtaining 236 articles. The search key was TS = (“rehabilitation”) AND TS = (physical exercise or haemodialysis or renal dialysis or peritoneal dialysis) AND TS = (hemodialysis) NOT TS = (fistula). In the same WOS platform, a filter was carried out where only articles, reviews and conference articles were included, excluding editorial material, book chapters and early accesses, articles that are in the range of years between 1990 and 1995 were also excluded. These years were chosen because it was observed that from 1996 an increase in the trend on the subject under study can be observed. With this filtration the articles decrease to 191 results. The Scimat and Bibliometrix biblioshiny softwares were used for their analysis. Results A total of 191 records were compiled among which we have been able to identify different bibliometric indicators that allow us to know the scientific performance and how it has behaved over the years. Figure 1 shows a descriptive graph obtained from biblioshiny bibliometrix where it was shown the annual scientific production of the documents, with dates that fluctuate between 1996 and 2020. It is observed that the scientific production on this issue of rehabilitation in dialysis patients through the years has been developing exponentially since 1996. However, there are years in which production decreased significantly. It was also found the authors who have published the most, the journals and their categorizations, and the network of collaborations that exist between authors from different countries, being the United States the pioneer country in scientific production. Finally, emerging studies on the subject were found. Conclusion In this study we have addressed different points to show and publicize the issue of rehabilitation in dialysis patients, with its greatest contributors in recent years. We can say that many studies are still missing to be able to have a solid base in the rehabilitation of these patients, who are increasing more every day in the world population. Although, we have compiled a significant number of studies, it is probably not all of them, studies that complement the information are needed with other search engines. This study can serve as a starting point for future research, which is necessary in the field of dialysis, although the production rate has increased over the years it is still quite low, it is important that new authors appear who can work among them to advance and thus obtain knowledge that allows us to help and benefit patients around the world. In addition, we have considered it very important to mention and suggest so that Latin American countries can become more interested in this topic, since they are part of the countries that produce the least, however, their population on dialysis increases progressively over the years.

scholarly journals Healing chants and Singing Hospitals: towards an analysis of the implementation of spiritual practices as therapeutic means

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
Céline Grünhagen
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
The World ◽  
Health And Healing ◽  
The One ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article combines two very interesting fields of research: the one concerning issues of health and well-being in ‘post-secular’ religious practices, the other one striving towards a wider recognition and comprehension of the aural or acoustic side of religions and religious practice, respectively. Due to their favourable qualities, singing and chanting are increasingly implemented in therapeutic programmes. The Singing Hospitals is an international network of medical professionals, music therapists, musicologists, neurobiologists and related groups or initiatives. They aim to promote the beneficial effects of singing for health and healing in healthcare settings on an international level. The potential to experience transcendence and to be affirmed in one’s own spirituality as it is ascribed to chanting accords with its beneficial effects on human health. In post-secular societies the human body, mind and psyche are increasingly understood as being interwoven with the world and the cosmos and with other human, non-human and also divine beings.

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