RE-CODING ETHICS OF URBANISM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QURAN

This paper aims to identify and discuss core concepts of importance to the ethics of urbanism by undertaking a detailed study of urban issues in the light of the Holy Quran based on their associated ethical dimensions and the nature of the urban structure. This study attempts to analyze the concepts of ethical urbanism by conducting a thorough content analysis of urbanismthemes within the divine message of Muslims (the Quran) and related prior literature focusing on their related ethical aspects. The Islamic view of ethical urbanism is systematic and unambiguous. The analyzes identified 1819 verses in all 30 sections of the Quran, including five themes linked to urban Structure Quality and Ethical Responsibility. Particularly environmental, physical, social, economic, and political responsibility. This urban content and the associated principles are embedded in the idea that men are God's rulers on earth and their deeds have earthly and celestial benefits. This paper leads to the intellectual growth of Islam through promoting involvement in Ijtihad. Therefore, this is the interest of urban scholars and responsibility to properly urban practices and religious traditions.

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Neurophilosophical and Ethical Aspects of Virtual Reality Therapy in Neurology and Psychiatry

Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics ◽

10.1017/s0963180118000129 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 610-627 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

PHILIPP KELLMEYER

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Closed Loop ◽

Reality Therapy ◽

Ethical Challenges ◽

Ethical Aspects ◽

Consumer Market ◽

Ethical Implications ◽

The Past ◽

Core Concepts ◽

Legal Accountability

Abstract:Highly immersive virtual reality (VR) systems have been introduced into the consumer market in recent years. The improved technological capabilities of these systems as well as the combination with biometric sensors, for example electroencephalography (EEG), in a closed-loop hybrid VR-EEG, opens up a range of new potential medical applications. This article first provides an overview of the past and current clinical applications of VR systems in neurology and psychiatry and introduces core concepts in neurophilosophy and VR research (such as agency, trust, presence, and others). Then, important adverse effects of highly immersive VR simulations and the ethical implications of standalone and hybrid VR systems for therapy in neurology and psychiatry are highlighted. These new forms of VR-based therapy may strengthen patients in exercising their autonomy. At the same time, however, these emerging systems present ethical challenges, for example in terms of moral and legal accountability in interactions involving “intelligent” hybrid VR systems. A user-centered approach that is informed by the target patients’ needs and capabilities could help to build beneficial systems for VR therapy.

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Islamic View of Women Leadership as Head of the State: A Critical Analysis

Arts Faculty Journal ◽

10.3329/afj.v4i0.12941 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 195-205

Author(s):

Mohammad Elius

Keyword(s):

Industrial Revolution ◽

The State ◽

Legal Rights ◽

Islamic State ◽

Crucial Point ◽

Economic Rights ◽

The Arts ◽

The Holy Quran ◽

The Subject ◽

Islamic View

Since the beginning of the industrial revolution in the West, women have been given certain social, political and economic rights after decades of struggle which Islam had confirmed unequivocally fourteen hundred years ago. Islam has clarified the legal rights and obligations of both men and women in such a balanced way that women cannot complain about their weakness or inferiority and men cannot claim their superiority over women. But this position of women has been the subject to repeated controversy because of the misinterpretations of issues regarding women in our society. This paper deals with a very crucial point, women as head of the state in a Muslim/Islamic state in the light of the Holy Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). An attempt has been made to find out the real position of women vis-à-vis the concept of leadership in Islam as objectively as possible to reach a balanced view. Before initiating the discussion on the main topic, that is, the leadership by women, we will give a brief description of womens position in society and their participation in public life. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/afj.v4i0.12941 The Arts Faculty Journal Vol.4 July 2010-June 2011 pp.195-205

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URBANISTINIŲ TENDENCIJŲ POVEIKIS MIESTO CENTRO RENOVACIJAI

Journal of Architecture and Urbanism ◽

10.3846/tpa.2011.29 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 276-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dalia Bardauskienė ◽

Mindaugas Pakalnis

Keyword(s):

Planning System ◽

City Centre ◽

Urban Structure ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Think Tank ◽

Urban Structures ◽

Territorial Planning ◽

Use Of Resources ◽

Urban Issues ◽

The City

A city centre is an integral part of the overall urban model of the city and its metropolitan area. Therefore, the centre is influenced by the same urban trends. Renovation of the centre and devastated inner areas is related to the chaotic suburbanization trend. This trend is known as urban sprawl. It sucks viable powers (people, investments) from the city, which reflects in the loss of density of the existing urban structure as well as unaesthetic landscapes and threatens the revitalization of the existing urban structures and centres. The research on master plans of cities show their nonconformity to the demographic situation, which makes it impossible to avoid negative consequences of urban spread, growing use of resources, car dependency and pollution. New housing is developed to satisfy market needs, whereas the public interest is ignored. Based on the theoretical and practical research, the authors came to the conclusion that there is a need for a coordinated urban/rural policy and a realistic integrated territorial planning system as well as related monitoring and implementation tools. The EU policy documents and resolutions of National urban forums, which serve as a strong public think tank and monitoring tool in Lithuania, can serve as the guide for the sustainable development. The urban issues should be integrated into the National strategy for 2030. Santrauka Miesto centras yra integruota viso miesto ir jo metropolinės zonos dalis, jį veikia tos pačios urbanistinės tendencijos. Sąlygų miestų centrams renovuoti, degraduojančioms teritorijoms atsinaujinti ir kompaktiškumui pasiekti susiformavimas ar, jei pripažįstame, kad plėtrą galima valdyti, sudarymas, yra susijęs su chaotiškos priemiesčių suburbanizacijos mastu. Nevaldomos priemiesčių suburbanizacijos reiškinys tarptautiniuose mokslo darbuose, politikos dokumentuose vadinamas urbanistiniu sprogimu. Lietuvoje urbanistinis sprogimas išryškėjo XXI a. pradžioje, jį lemia įvairūs sociokultūriniai veiksniai. Atlikti tyrimai rodo, kad urbanistinis sprogimas reikalauja miestų renovacijos išteklių, blogina miestų demografinę situaciją, didina energijos vartojimą, automobilių skaičių bei viešosios infrastruktūros poreikį. Chaotiškos priemiesčių suburbanizacijos problemų neišsprendžia fizinės aplinkos projektavimas, atsietas nuo socialinio, ekonominio planavimo. Jis daugiausia sprendžia komercinius uždavinius. Remdamiesi pasaulinio garso urbanistų teiginiais, ES urbanistinės politikos gairėmis, atliktais Lietuvos urbanistinių tendencijų tyrimais, Vilniaus miesto monitoringo ataskaitos duomenimis, autoriai teigia, kad chaotiškas priemiesčių urbanizavimas yra nei funkcionalus, nei estetiškas, nei palankus miestų urbanistinių struktūrų, tarp jų ir centrų, renovacijai. Jis gali būti įveiktas tik numatant kompleksines, koordinuotas urbanistinės politikos, teritorijų planavimo ir įgyvendinimo priemones.

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The Educational Aspects of the Story of the Prophet Muses & the Wiseman

Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies [JEPS] ◽

10.24200/jeps.vol5iss2pp1-20 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Said Rashed Al swafi

Keyword(s):

Great Care ◽

Human Beings ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Ethical Aspects ◽

Multiple Methods ◽

Holy Quran ◽

The Holy Quran ◽

Goals And Objectives ◽

Research Studies

This research studies the story (the prophet Muses with the Wiseman) trying to get as much as it can information relating to educational and ethical aspects. That why it is titled (the Educational Aspects of the Story of the Prophet Muses & the Wiseman). The Holy Quran is way of life, a methodology of education and a source of goals and objectives. It takes great care of human beings to led him to the pest life. To achieve this goal, the Qur'an follows multiple methods and different ways. Among those unique methods is telling stories. However, when the Quran tells story, it doesn’t want it to be like a night-story. The Quran, in fact, targets to benefit people throughout the story. A very good example for that is the story (the prophet Muses with the Wiseman). That story is like a real journey for seeking knowledge witch contents many valuable benefits of educational and ethical methods.

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The power of a parable. The religious “origins” of business ethics

Człowiek i Społeczeństwo ◽

10.14746/cis.2016.41.2 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. 27-47

Author(s):

Jacek Sójka

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Business Ethics ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Original Form ◽

Ethical Aspects ◽

Religious Traditions ◽

Good Samaritan ◽

Management Literature ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Business And Management

Business ethics deals with ethical aspects of management and entrepreneurship, activities closely linked to “this world’s” problems. Surprisingly enough religious traditions have their impact on the argumentation in this field. The paper focuses on two biblical parables: on the talents and on the good Samaritan. Both are not only present in business and management literature but also widely discussed in the context of today’s economy and society. The first one seems to be a basis of the doctrine of corporate social responsibility in its original form presented within the “gospel of wealth” movement. The second one however offers even more opportunities to discuss the responsibilities of business in today’s world. So the religious narratives cannot be ignored within business ethics. This conclusion applies, of course, to all religions, esp. the Asian ones in view of the fact of the rapid development of Chinese or Indian economies.

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On visions and promises — ethical aspects of in vitro meat

Emerging Topics in Life Sciences ◽

10.1042/etls20190108 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 753-758

Author(s):

Silvia Woll

Keyword(s):

Animal Welfare ◽

Environmental Issues ◽

Meat Production ◽

Ethical Aspects ◽

Existing Problems ◽

In Vitro Meat ◽

Production And Consumption ◽

Production Conditions

Innovators of in vitro meat (IVM) are convinced that this approach is the solution for problems related to current meat production and consumption, especially regarding animal welfare and environmental issues. However, the production conditions have yet to be fully clarified and there is still a lack of ethical discourses and critical debates on IVM. In consequence, discussion about the ethical justifiability and desirability of IVM remains hypothetical and we have to question those promises. This paper addresses the complex ethical aspects associated with IVM and the questions of whether, and under what conditions, the production of IVM represents an ethically justifiable solution for existing problems, especially in view of animal welfare, the environment, and society. There are particular hopes regarding the benefits that IVM could bring to animal welfare and the environment, but there are also strong doubts about their ethical benefits.

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