scholarly journals The implications for education of Peirce’s agapist principle

Semiotica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (212) ◽  
pp. 59-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alin Olteanu
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Mental Entity ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
Sign Type ◽  
The Universe

AbstractIn his divisions of science, Peirce placed pedagogy in the branch of practical sciences. This means that the profession of teaching can only be meliorated by experience, through practice. However, I argue that a holistic look at Peirce’s semiotics reveals an implicit philosophy of education. The key lies in understanding his account of experience in the context of his theory of evolution. By experience Peirce meant semiosis (action of signs), not the modern empirical notion of experience. The sign, unlike an idea (purely mental entity) does not belong strictly to mental or non-mental phenomena. Experience is a characteristic of the Universe (CP 5.448), understood as a physiology of arguments (Stjernfelt 2007). According to Peirce’s taxonomy of signs, learning is the evolution of signification from the Icon sign type to the Argument sign type, being the Universe’s way of discovering itself through life forms. The Argument sign type is a result of agapasm, evolution due to creative love (CP 6.302). The paper explains how Peirce’s theory of agapistic evolution underpins an educational paradigm.

Continuity and Peculiarities in Proto-Kazakh and Ancient Indian Early Religious Beliefs

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (121) ◽  
pp. 185-195
Author(s):  
Zatov Zatov
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Religious Knowledge ◽  
Concept Of God ◽  
Common Features ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Universe

A comparative study of the mythological picture of the world, early forms of religion allows us to identify common features characteristic of the worldview and spiritual guidelines of mankind as a whole. These features can be traced in archaic ideas about the structure of the universe, in understanding their spiritual and bodily essence, the infinity of God and the eternity of the soul, the relationship and interdependence of life forms in the world. This allows us to assert the thesis of the unity of mankind in its spiritual origins, despite racial and ethnic diversity. In the process of a comparative analysis of mythology, early forms of religion, the concept of God, the pantheon and the function of the gods, similar moments and ethnological specifics of understanding the essence of the soul and reincarnation in totemistic beliefs, in cosmological and theogonistic concepts are revealed.The author also analyzes the role and significance of the cult of ancestors, traces the evolution of the idea of proto-monotism (the creative function of Tengri and Brahma, the intention of henotheistic faith) and its place in religious knowledge.

scholarly journals From cosmos to intelligent life: the four ages of astrobiology

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Gleiser
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
First Stars ◽  
History Of ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
The Big Bang ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Intelligent Life

AbstractThe history of life on Earth and in other potential life-bearing planetary platforms is deeply linked to the history of the Universe. Since life, as we know, relies on chemical elements forged in dying heavy stars, the Universe needs to be old enough for stars to form and evolve. The current cosmological theory indicates that the Universe is 13.7 ± 0.13 billion years old and that the first stars formed hundreds of millions of years after the Big Bang. At least some stars formed with stable planetary systems wherein a set of biochemical reactions leading to life could have taken place. In this paper, I argue that we can divide cosmological history into four ages, from the Big Bang to intelligent life. The physical age describes the origin of the Universe, of matter, of cosmic nucleosynthesis, as well as the formation of the first stars and Galaxies. The chemical age began when heavy stars provided the raw ingredients for life through stellar nucleosynthesis and describes how heavier chemical elements collected in nascent planets and Moons gave rise to prebiotic biomolecules. The biological age describes the origin of early life, its evolution through Darwinian natural selection and the emergence of complex multicellular life forms. Finally, the cognitive age describes how complex life evolved into intelligent life capable of self-awareness and of developing technology through the directed manipulation of energy and materials. I conclude discussing whether we are the rule or the exception.

Mathematics in Herbart's Philosophy of Education

1939 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
J. A. Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Interesting Observation ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Universe

Mathematicians and mathematical philosophers have often called attention to the fact that mathematical discoveries sometimes seem to anticipate important discoveries in physics. This is usually interpreted as meaning that the universe is “rational at the core” or that it was “created by a mathematician.” Such speculations are extremely enticing; but I wish to make an entirely different application of this interesting observation at the present time.

PANSPERMIA: EVIDENCE FROM ASTRONOMY TO METEORITES

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (14) ◽  
pp. 1330009 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. C. WICKRAMASINGHE ◽  
J. WALLIS ◽  
D. H. WALLIS
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Spectral Features ◽  
History Of ◽  
External Galaxies ◽  
Interstellar Material ◽  
Cometary Panspermia ◽  
Spectroscopic Signatures ◽  
The Universe

The theory of cometary panspermia is reviewed in relation to evidence from astronomy, biology and recent studies of meteorites. The spectroscopic signatures in interstellar material within our galaxy and in external galaxies that have been known for many years most plausibly represent evidence for the detritus of life existing on a cosmic scale. Such spectral features discovered in galaxies of high redshift points to life arising at a very early stage in the history of the Universe. Evidence of fossils of microscopic life forms in meteorites that have been discussed over several decades, and augmented recently with new data, reaffirms the case for cometary panspermia.

scholarly journals Cognitive niche

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Đorđe Petronić ◽  
Igor Vujović
Keyword(s):  
Charles Darwin ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Human Intelligence ◽  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Cognitive Niche ◽  
Human Habitat ◽  
Science Philosophy ◽  
The Origin Of Life ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Survival Mode

In a joint publication with Alfred Russell Wallace, Charles Darwin presented the theory which stated that all life forms were developed by natural selection in which the fight for survival had the effect similar to artificial intelligence applied to selective breeding. Despite a coincidence of views concerning the origin of life, these two scientists had their disagreements. Wallace argued that intelligence could have never arisen through the process of natural adaptation, but rather as a consequence of intelligent design. On the other hand, Darwin insisted that human intelligence could only be explained by the theory of evolution. This difference in point of views on the matter is a manifestation of the difference in the efforts to answer the question: "Why are people so intelligent?" In this context, the main aim of the study is to present a literature review concerning evolutionary psychology and to provide an explanation of the evolution of human intelligence. In other words, the study seeks to explain why people are able to accomplish such intellectual exploits as the ones found in mathematics, science, philosophy, law, etc., bearing in mind that such abilities or talents cannot be found in the original human habitat. The results have showed that evolutionary psychologists consider humans to be so intelligent due to the fact that they have evolved to fill the "cognitive niche". The cognitive niche is a survival mode characterized by managing the environment through mediating cognition and social cooperation.

scholarly journals No controverso desafio da educação inclusiva: Um convite para pensar a complexidade humana

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Roque Strieder ◽  
Arnaldo Nogaro
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Philosophy Of Education ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Education Philosophy ◽  
The Universe ◽  
The Human Condition

O estudo reconhece que fazer educação inclusiva exige olhar o ser humano de modo singular em contextos multidimensionais. Nessa perspectiva chama para a discussão a fragilidade do reconhecimento das diferenças e a importância da participação da filosofia da educação como catalizadora dos debates sobre a educação inclusiva. O objetivo é investigar possíveis contribuições da filosofia da educação como desafio para uma melhor compreensão de como ações inclusivas podem ser potencializadas no universo da complexidade e das atitudes transdisciplinares. O estudo tem caráter qualitativo e busca em referenciais teóricos. Traz suportes teóricos sobre a atitude transdisciplinar e as possibilidades, no universo dessas atitudes, de uma contribuição para qualificar reflexões e ações inclusivas. Reconhece que a educação inclusiva existe em potencial e lhe falta atualização. Destaca que a transdisciplinaridade e a filosofia da educação podem conduzir as reflexões para reconhecer a complexidade da condição humana para depois olhar para o interior de si buscando compreender-se a partir do outro.PALAVRAS-CHAVEEducação inclusiva; Filosofia da educação; Transdisciplinaridade ABSTRACTThe text recognizes that to make inclusive education requires viewing thehuman  being  in  a  unique  way  in  multidimensional  contexts.  From  this perspective,  it  calls  for  the  discussion  the  fragility  of  the  recognition  of differences  and  the  importance  of  the  participation  of  the  philosophy  of education as a catalyst for discussions on inclusive education. The goal is investigate  possible  contributions  of  the  philosophy  of  education  as  a challenge  for  a  better  understanding  of  how  inclusive  actions  can  be potentialized in the universe of complexity and transdisciplinary actions. The text brings theoretical contributions on the transdisciplinary attitude and the possibilities,  in  the  universe  of  these  attitudes,  to  qualify  reflections  and inclusive actions. It recognizes that inclusive education exists in potential but it  lacks  updating.  It  highlights  that  transdisciplinarity  and  philosophy  of education can lead the reflections to recognize the complexity of the human condition  so  that  one  can  look  within  him/herself  seeking  a  better understanding from the other.KEYWORDSInclusive education; Philosophy of education; Transdisciplinarity

scholarly journals „Perspektywy gwiazdarskie”. Lunety w literaturze i piśmiennictwie naukowym polskiego baroku

2018 ◽  
pp. 213-251
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Raubo
Keyword(s):  
Crucial Role ◽  
Scientific Revolution ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Popularization Of Science ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
The World ◽  
Celestial Bodies ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Universe

The telescope played a crucial role in the modern scientific revolution and occupied a significant place in Baroque culture. Interest in the telescope has been confirmed by Polish literary sources and writings, including scientific treatises and compendia of knowledge. Telescopes are the subject of works on the popularization of science written in the scientia curiosa convention. Reflections on the telescope appear in the context of deliberations on the world system, on the possibility of the existence of life forms on the Moon and other celestial bodies, and in the context of polemic against Aristotelian cosmology. The telescope is an element of religious deliberations concerning eschatology and those focused on astronomy, whose aspiration to get to know the universe is motivated by secular curiosity. The matter of conducting observations of the sky with the use of the telescope has turned into a comedy show, in a satirical way relating to the practice of astrology.

scholarly journals PROPORTIONS IN ARCHITECTURE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-133
Author(s):  
Minakshi Rajput Singh
Keyword(s):  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Golden Section ◽  
Golden Ratio ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Celestial Bodies ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Big Bang ◽  
The Universe

The uniqueness of His creation is reflected in different fields of life by the great masters throughout the ages that have born with the formation of the universe, from the big bang, till times still to come. Special ratio that can be used to describe the proportions of everything from nature’s smallest building blocks, such as atoms, to the most advanced patterns in the universe, such as unimaginably large celestial bodies. One of the key evidences presented for creation is the recurring appearance of the Divine proportion, or golden section, throughout the design of the human body and other life forms. An attempt has been made to relate Sri yantra and golden ratio and the various forms that seem to exemplify in the plan and elevation of the Indian temple. The yantra which is a complex geometry has been perfected to be used for the development of temple forms of different eras. The following paper will be a tool for the researchers to use the yantra in deriving the spaces of Indian temples.

scholarly journals نظرية خلق الإنسان في القرآن

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-106
Author(s):  
د/ نسيبة عبدالرحيم محمد عبدالرحيم
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Definitive Answer ◽  
Evolution And Development ◽  
Scientific Fact ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Micro Organisms ◽  
The Universe

Since ancient times speculate rights and looking at how creation, creation of the universe or article as well as the creation of life on the planet there are legends explaining the origins of the universe and creation, where she developed theories claim that life originated on earth by chance and perhaps (Darwin) is the most famous of the announced the so-called theory of evolution and development by declaring that life arose as soon as coincidence Pure and evolution of objects from the objects and single-celled objects vehicle was the basis of the conflict and objects powerful is that prevailed and prevail constantly and death that the micro-organisms and even viruses were still living around us, as well as bacteria and fungi, they also have a rolein the preservation of bio-diversity, who became a target of humanity itself finally. And by reference to the Quran, we find that the elements of the story of the creation of man scattered verses are varied and multiple, but in the end, are integrated in a coherent theory describing this attitude, no doubt that this cohesion giving it a lot of the characteristics of credibility and persuasion, as they fill up the blanks, which seeks the mind is always to exploration in search More definitive answer, and stresses that what was mentioned in the Koran about this subject has not invalidated until today any scientific fact established by the researchers, but already proved the Koran every scientific fact.

Improvement of Interstellar Material and Energy Flows

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Jan Stenis
Keyword(s):  
Outer Space ◽  
Life Forms ◽  
Optimal Production ◽  
Stellar Objects ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Energy Flows ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Interstellar Material ◽  
The Universe

Objectives A novel approach is suggested to utilize the inherent forces of the universe for the benefit of mankind, by applying the model for Efficient Use of Resources for Optimal Production Economy (EUROPE) to improve the major flows of gas, dust, material and energy between stars and galaxies. This endeavour is regarded as promoting the altruism and benevolence by increasing life-forms’ chances to survive. Methods It is shown how the torus-shaped flows of gas, dust material and energy between stellar bodies in cosmos can be improved with the EUROPE model in order to preserve universe and secure its existence by allocating shadow costs to waste-like flows and unwanted radiation in this torus. The fewer shadow costs being allocated to the stellar residuals, the more efficient the cosmic torus flows, expressed in equivalents of antimatter released, by inducing incentives to improve the conditions for all inhabitants. Results The methodology promotes the economy when travelling in space, advances the technology used and improves the environment, when outer space in the future is explored and exploited. A single key factor enables monitoring, managing and evaluating the development of universe and the flows of gas, dust, material and energy between various stellar objects, such as the distant stars and whole galaxies. Conclusions I recommend using the EUROPE model to monitor, manage and evaluate the wastes and spillages of all material and energy phenomena throughout the known universe, to uphold its very existence.

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