Anna Akhmatova’s Mystery: Word and Image

A comprehensive analysis of the word тайна (“mystery”) and its image in Anna Akhmatova’s art demonstrates how insistently Akhmatova created an aura of mystery around her life. The intentional duality of her birth date; the modelling of the image of her childhood as a period when she became aware of her otherness; the legend of a precocious gift of vision and foresight, which is relevant to the image of Akhmatova’s persona (Cassandra – Moon Maiden – enchantress –Chingisidess) and is also associated with the main spheres of her poetry: antiquity, the magical power of poetry, and history. The article identifies the actualisation of “Akhmatova’s mystery” in different aspects: biographical, personally identificatory, and poetical proper. Rigorous linguistic analysis involving corpus-based data makes it possible to establish the special position the word тайна plays in Anna Akhmatova’s vocabulary and provide a justification of its status as an idioglossia. The word тайна in Akhmatova’s poems organizes a wide thematical and associative field around itself, whose units are frequently used and assume an individual significance. The poems contain all meanings of the lexeme тайна that are used in the language system, and all the lexical-semantic variants are consolidated by the seme “unknown information”. The invariant meaning of the word тайна is attributed to the opposition “knowledge – ignorance”. The semantic complex of the lexeme in poetry is also strengthened by the meaning “arcane knowledge, involvement in mystery, and reaching the truth”. It is established that the lexically invariable image of тайна, which can also be seen as a leitmotif, is found in all the themes conceptually significant for Akhmatova: destiny, art, and love. Only on one occasion is the image of mystery not marked by a word but instead grows out of the atmosphere of the poem, which is conterminous to secret fear and mystical terror. Secret as something irrational, inexplicably horrifying is almost certainly commonly found in poems about time and space, where the poet’s daily life takes place. The fear of enclosed space and swift-flowing time is empowered by life circumstances, in which the poet’s creative expression of will is materialised. This fear is born out of the primary knowledge of limits, beyond which a human being is not allowed to go. The analysis of the word тайна and its image in the poet’s art leads the authors to conclude that the externally austere, but internally counterintuitive harmony of Anna Akhmatova’s poetry is created along the fine line between the impermissible and the unrestricted, the secret and the explicit, the mystical and the rational.

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Myriad Aspects of Secular Thinking on Malayali Cuisine

GIS Business ◽

10.26643/gis.v14i3.4670 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 202-206

Author(s):

SAJITHA M

Keyword(s):

Social Status ◽

Daily Life ◽

Social Indicators ◽

The Body ◽

Human Being ◽

Healthy Life ◽

The Social ◽

The World ◽

History Of ◽

Civilized Society

Food is one of the main requirements of human being. It is flattering for the preservation of wellbeing and nourishment of the body. The food of a society exposes its custom, prosperity, status, habits as well as it help to develop a culture. Food is one of the most important social indicators of a society. History of food carries a dynamic character in the socio- economic, political, and cultural realm of a society. The food is one of the obligatory components in our daily life. It occupied an obvious atmosphere for the augmentation of healthy life and anticipation against the diseases. The food also shows a significant character in establishing cultural distinctiveness, and it reflects who we are. Food also reflected as the symbol of individuality, generosity, social status and religious believes etc in a civilized society. Food is not a discriminating aspect. It is the part of a culture, habits, addiction, and identity of a civilization.Food plays a symbolic role in the social activities the world over. It’s a universal sign of hospitality.[1]

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A contribuição de Rubem Alves para o estudo da teologia na arte sequencial: anotações de um fragmento de mosaico misturadas com biografia

REFLEXUS - Revista Semestral de Teologia e Ciências das Religiões ◽

10.20890/reflexus.v8i12.236 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 155

Author(s):

Iuri Andréas Reblin

Keyword(s):

Daily Life ◽

Pop Culture ◽

Human Dimension ◽

Human Being ◽

Sequential Art ◽

Cultural Goods ◽

Creation Process ◽

The World ◽

Theological Study ◽

Symbolic World

Resumo: O estudo apresenta duas ideias cruciais de Rubem Alves para o estudo teológico dos bens artístico-culturais da cultura pop: as estórias como invocações da vida e a teologia como atividade inerente ao ser humano. A primeira ideia remete à centralidade da narrativa no processo de constituição do mundo humano e na manutenção e contínua reinvenção deste, influindo na própria identidade do ser humano, em sua interpretação do mundo e das relações, na partilha de um universo simbólico-cultural, enfim, em sua própria biografia. A segunda ideia remete à atividade teológica enquanto faculdade inerente ao ser humano. Nessa perspectiva, Rubem Alves amplia a compreensão de teologia – usualmente entendida como estudo (acadêmico) sobre a divindade, para a dimensão humana existencial profunda da busca por sentido. Ao final, o texto reitera a importância do pensamento de Rubem Alves para a teologia e seu papel particular nos estudos dos bens artístico-culturais da cultura pop. Palavras-chave: Rubem Alves. Estudos Culturais. Teologia do Cotidiano. Arte Sequencial. Cultura Pop. Abstract: The study presents Rubem Alves’ two central ideas for the theological study of artistic cultural goods of pop culture: stories as invocation of life and theology as an inherent activity of human being. The first idea refers to the centrality of storytelling in the creation process of the human symbolic world, its maintenance and its continuous reinvention, influencing in human’s identity, their interpretation of the world and the relations in it, the sharing of a symbolic cultural universe, finally, his own biography. The second idea refers to the theological activity while a faculty inherent to the human being. In this perspective, Rubem Alves expands his understanding of theology – usually understood as (academic) study on the deity, to a deeper existential human dimension of the seek for meaning. At the end, the text reiterates the importance of Rubem Alves’ thought to theology and his particular role in the study of artistic cultural goods of pop culture. Keywords: Rubem Alves. Cultural Studies. Theology of Daily Life. Sequential Art. Pop Culture.

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What is a Psychological Unit?

Behaviour Change ◽

10.1017/s0813483900004277 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 98-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Vicki L. Lee

Keyword(s):

Daily Life ◽

Human Being ◽

Human Beings ◽

The Individual ◽

Individual Human

This paper considers the question “What is a psychological unit?”. The ubiquity of units in daily life and in science is considered. The assumption that the individual human being or animal is the psychological unit is examined and rejected. The units represented by the data collected in operant laboratories are interpreted as a subset of the well-defined changes that individual human beings or animals can bring about. The departure of this interpretation from the traditional interpretation in terms of the behaviour of the organism is acknowledged. The paper concludes by noting the relation of the present interpretation of operant research to the problem of identifying psychological units.

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3. German Retrospect

Journal of Mental Science ◽

10.1192/bjp.36.153.278 ◽

1890 ◽

Vol 36 (153) ◽

pp. 278-288

Author(s):

W. W. Ireland

Keyword(s):

Daily Life ◽

The State ◽

Human Being ◽

Mental Processes ◽

Waking State ◽

Previous Condition

The title of this pamphlet has its attraction, and the author excites our curiosity by promising to prove that in every man there are the traces of a second personality. After a little examination one finds that Mr. Dessoir has nothing new to tell us; he simply takes advantage of words used too vaguely to state a view which his evidence cannot sustain. It is true, as he says, that consciousness and memory are the two elements of personality. It is also admitted that a man may lose for a time the remembrance of the antecedent and accompanying circumstances of his daily life, the when, where, and how which he habitually carries about with him. This is lost in dreams, and sometimes is missing on the first awaking from sleep, and in deep reverie. It is generally lost in the state of somnambulism and in the induced condition of hypnotism. Mr. Dessoir tells us that the hypnotized person or the sleep-walker forgets his previous condition in the ordinary waking state, while his memory runs back to events and experiences in the previous condition of somnambulism or hypnotism. This is certainly not always the case, but granting that it often is so, we cannot admit that it proves a double personality any more than that the dreamer is a different person from the man awake. Moreover, the sleep-walker or hypnotized person is not entirely deprived of memory. He retains his powers of language and acquired accomplishments. It is deeply interesting and deeply mysterious that one human being should have his memory running along two distinct links of association as in the cases of Felida and Leonie, cited by Mr. Dessoir. He tells us that Wolfart relates a case in which a woman remembered what had happened to her thirteen years before in magnetic sleep, of which she had no memory in the waking condition. Nevertheless, double memory will not make two distinct beings; neither will the consciousness of two parallel acts. We quite agree with Max Dessoir that a man can follow out two mental processes at once, especially if they are of a dissimilar character. This was well-known to the old metaphysicians. It has been explained as owing to the two hemispheres exerting themselves independently of one another. Dessoir rejects this explanation in a very summary manner.

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Realisasi Ajaran Teologi Sosial Melalui Tradisi Ngejot di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

Sphatika: Jurnal Teologi ◽

10.25078/sp.v12i2.3014 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

I Wayan Sunampan Putra

Keyword(s):

Religious Pluralism ◽

Daily Life ◽

Religious Life ◽

Religious Communities ◽

Community Life ◽

Human Being ◽

Human Beings ◽

Religious People ◽

Important Phenomenon ◽

Religious Obligation

Harmony in religious life is an important phenomenon to note. Considering that several different religions have developed in Indonesia, it is necessary to apply the teachings of harmony theology. Community life under religious pluralism is not always harmonious. In daily life, several cases of disharmony of religious communities often occur. This disharmony occurs because of the lack of tolerance between religious people with one another. To bring back the attitude of tolerance, one needs to explore religious teachings. Thus, there is no longer a nerrow mind against Hindus. The theology of harmony in the Hindu perspective in this case seeks to provide teachings about the unity of mankind. In the Hindu perspective of harmony theology, every human being should respect his fellow human beings because they come from the same source, namely God. Harmony is a religious obligation and obedience to God, it is also a cultural guideline and customs. The synergy between the two has always greatly influenced people's perspectives and attitudes regarding various matters, including efforts to create a harmonious life in the midst of plurality.

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MEMBANGUN TOLERANSI DALAM MASYARAKAT MAJEMUK TELAAH PEMIKIRAN NURCHOLIS MADJID

Harmoni ◽

10.32488/harmoni.v12i2.153 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 31-42

Author(s):

Ngainun Naim

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Human Behavior ◽

Daily Life ◽

Human Being ◽

Islamic Religion ◽

Important Position ◽

Unity Of God ◽

The Way

Philosophically, human can be called as dialogical creature. The way to apply dialogical consciousness among human being needs the seriousness. In a daily life, dialogical consciousness will give big impact to the human behavior. In this case, tolerance has an important position to create this condition. According to Nurcholish Madjid, tolerance in Islamic religion is something to be based. Unity of God becomes the main destination. Tolerance can develop well to the human being having understanding and openness. The application of tolerance will create strong civil society. It is also appropriate with the pluralism of Indonesian society.

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A saúde do ser humano na perspectiva ecossistêmica

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963-v12i2a25069p559-564-2018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 559

Author(s):

Hedi Crecencia Heckler de Siqueira ◽

Mara Regina Bergmann Thurow ◽

Saul Ferraz de Paula ◽

Cláudia Zamberlan ◽

Adriane Calvetti de Medeiros ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Daily Life ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

The Other ◽

Human Being ◽

Human Needs ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Concept Of Health ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Constituent Elements

RESUMOObjetivo: refletir acerca do conceito de saúde do ser humano na perspectiva ecossistêmica. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, de reflexão teórico-filosófica acerca da saúde em analogia com autores que discutem o pensamento ecossistêmico, o ser humano e sua saúde. Buscaram-se referências sobre o conceito saúde do ser humano à luz dos princípios ecossistêmicos, especificamente, verificando a sua aplicabilidade no seu cotidiano. Resultados: evidenciou-se que a saúde do ser humano necessita ser compreendida em seus múltiplos aspectos. Dessa forma, a saúde, em sua totalidade, não é redutível a qualquer uma de suas dimensões, seja biológica, psicológica, social, espiritual, individual ou coletiva. Conclusão: ressalta-se que a saúde do ser humano não é apenas a ausência de doença e, sim, a busca incessante do equilíbrio das necessidades humanas ancorada no conjunto das relações dos elementos que constituem o ecossistema no qual se vive, trabalha e se desenvolve. Essa não é apenas uma estreita afinidade entre ambos, mas o próprio ser humano é parte integrante do ecossistema com o qual se inter-relaciona e provoca mudanças juntamente com os demais elementos constituintes dessa realidade. Descritores: Enfermagem; Saúde; Ser Humano; Promoção da Saúde; Qualidade de Vida; Ecossistema. ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on the concept of health of the human being from the ecosystem perspective. Method: qualitative, descriptive study of theoretical-philosophical reflection on health in analogy with authors who discuss the ecosystemic thinking, the human being and its health. References were made to the concept of health of the human being in the light of ecosystemic principles, specifically, verifying its applicability in their daily life. Results: it was evidenced that the health of the human being needs to be understood in its multiple aspects. Thus, health, in its entirety, is not reducible to any of its dimensions, be it biological, psychological, social, spiritual, individual or collective. Conclusion: it is emphasized that the health of the human being is not only the absence of disease, but the incessant search for the balance of human needs anchored in the set of relations of the elements that constitute the ecosystem in which one lives, works and develops. This is not only a close affinity between the two, but the human being itself is an integral part of the ecosystem with which it interrelates and causes changes along with the other constituent elements of that reality. Descritores: Nursing; Cheers; Human Being; Health promotion; Quality of Life; Ecosystem.RESUMEN Objetivo: reflexionar acerca del concepto de salud del ser humano en la perspectiva ecosistémica. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, de reflexión teórico-filosófica acerca de la salud en analogía con autores que discuten el pensamiento ecosistémico, el ser humano y su salud. Se buscaron referencias sobre el concepto salud del ser humano a la luz de los principios ecosistémicos, específicamente, verificando su aplicabilidad en su cotidiano. Resultados: se evidenció que la salud del ser humano necesita ser comprendida en sus múltiples aspectos. De esta forma, la salud en su totalidad, no es reductible a cualquiera de sus dimensiones, sea biológica, psicológica, social, espiritual, individual o colectiva. Conclusión: se resalta que la salud del ser humano no es sólo la ausencia de enfermedad y, sí, la búsqueda incesante del equilibrio de las necesidades humanas, anclada en el conjunto de las relaciones de los elementos que constituyen el ecosistema en el que se vive, trabaja y se desarrolla. Esta no es sólo una estrecha afinidad entre ambos, pero el propio ser humano es parte integrante del ecosistema con el que se interrelaciona y provoca cambios junto con los demás elementos constituyentes de esa realidad. Descritores: Enfermería; Salud; Ser Humano; Promoción de la Salud; Calidad de Vida; Ecosistema.

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Cuisine and Dishes in Use During the Prophet Muhammed Era (A.D. 569-632)

European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ◽

10.26417/ejis.v9i1.p81-85 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Sevim Demir AKGÜN ◽

Levent ÖZTÜRK

Keyword(s):

Arabian Peninsula ◽

Daily Life ◽

Close Relation ◽

Human Being ◽

Personal Taste ◽

Islamic Religion ◽

Food And Drink ◽

Over Time

Each society has a unique cuisine and taste which has been developed over time. Furthermore, each region and climate offer different options, health and life perception varies in each society. In the Arabian Peninsula where The Prophet Muhammad lived, cuisine was shaped according to the region, climate and life perception according to conditions of the era. Indeed, The Prophet Muhammad was a human being lived in Arabian region. He was in close relation with his own society’s cuisine in terms of personal taste before he conveyed the Islamic religion. Islam as a religion has contributed to daily life of people in terms of different point of views beside perception about world blessings. In this text, variety of foods consumed in Arabian Peninsula, distribution of these according to types and variety of dishes, pots and pans that were used during The Prophet Muhammad era was mentioned. This study aimed to enlighten whether religion has an influence on cuisine and Islamic religion suggests a life devoid of food and drink.

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IDIOM ‘SARU’ SEBAGAI REFLEKSI KONSEP PEMIKIRAN MASYARAKAT JEPANG TERHADAP MONYET

IZUMI ◽

10.14710/izumi.7.2.61-72 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Devita Widyaningtyas Yogyanti

Keyword(s):

Literal Meaning ◽

Human Being ◽

Japanese People ◽

Linguistic Study ◽

Metaphorical Meaning ◽

Magical Power ◽

Basic Concepts ◽

Object Of Study ◽

The Relationship

(Title: Idiom ‘Saru’ as a Reflection of Japanese People Thinking Concept Towards Monkey ). This research is an anthropological linguistic study that is conducted by examining the idioms that use the word "saru" (monkey) as the object of study. This study aims at analyzing the basic concepts of people's thought about the word "saru" (monkey) through the use of its idioms. The researcher collected the data of the idioms that use the word "saru" through literature studies that cover the literature containing Japanese idioms and interviews of Japanese people living in Yogyakarta. The focus of this research is the correlation between literal meaning and metaphorical meaning in idioms that contain the word "saru". The correlation of the meaning is traced using a diachronic perspective to see the concept of Japanese people's thought towards monkeys. According to the results of the study, the researcher found 11 idioms that use the word "saru", namely Sansaru, Sarugi, Sarugutsuwa, Sarushibari, Sarutsunagi, Sarujie, Sarugashikoshi, Sarumane, Sarushibai, Saruboo, and Saruni. From the relationship between the literal meaning and the metaphorical meaning of the 11 idioms, the result shows that Japanese people have 3 concepts towards monkey, which are as a holy and sacred animal, as an animal that possesses the magical power to make something quiet, and as an animal resembling the human being.

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