Questions for philosophical counselling

Human Affairs ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Blanka Šulavíková
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Critical Reasoning ◽  
Philosophical Counselling ◽  
The Third ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Classical Conception ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Way

AbstractThe article poses three questions relating to the self-definition of philosophical counselling: 1. Is it an alternative to psychological and psychotherapeutic approaches? 2. What is the therapeutic nature of philosophical counselling? 3. Is it contemplation or critical reasoning? The first part introduces some examples of the concepts that sharply distinguish philosophical counselling from psychological and psychotherapeutic approaches. It also considers those that mix these different approaches. The second part deals with the question of whether or not philosophical counselling can be considered to be a therapy. Some philosophical counsellors work on the belief that there is a synchrony between modern philosophical counselling and the classical conception of philosophy as therapy. Many, however, are of the opinion that it is not possible to speak of it in terms of therapy. The third part gives examples of the way in which philosophical counselling is understood to be contemplation and on the other hand of those who employ approaches based on critical thinking in philosophical counselling.

Textual Genetics and Manuscript in Word Processing. A new Definition of the Text?

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 45-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irène Fenoglio
Keyword(s):  
Word Processing ◽  
Text Processing ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Status ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Way

Abstract: Very little research has been devoted to the way in which the textual genetics approaches the manuscripts in the text processing. However the future of the genetics depends, partly, on the interest which one can carry to this new materiality of the manuscript. The notion of text, the concept of what text is, have they been changed, or at least modified by the use of text processing? To write a text is to elaborate a discourse in the form of an utterance and to record it. The order of the discourse, in other words, the semiotic (the linguistic recognizable) / semantic (the meaning expressed (uttered) in the discourse) ratio should in no way be modified by the use of text processing. What changes, on the other hand, it is the materialization of the paper support of the text and consequently the status of this materialization.

scholarly journals El género narrativo de Testo yonqui. Aproximación a la deriva ensayística de Paul B. Preciado

2020 ◽  
pp. 191-214
Author(s):  
Pau Conde Arroyo
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The One ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

Este artículo trata de problematizar la definición taxonómica de Testo yonqui desde una óptica literaria que atiende a su faceta narrativa para dilucidar los cauces por los que se manifiesta en tanto que ensayo queer. Dicha problematización es abordada desde dos lugares: por un lado, desde la propia obra, atendiendo a las autodefiniciones presentes en el texto, que son examinadas a partir del marco teórico de la autobiografía; y, por otro lado, desde la recepción crítica de Testo yonqui. En último lugar, a la luz de lo anterior, se exponen una serie de tensiones relativas a la relación entre narración, referente y representación en la propuesta experimental del principio autocobaya.   This article aims to question the taxonomical definition of Testo Junkie from a literary perspective that considers its narrative aspect in order to elucidate the ways in which it can be regarded as a queer essay. Such questioning is approached from two angles: on the one hand, from the work itself, examining the self-definitions found in the text, which are studied on the basis of the theoretical framework of autobiography; and, on the other hand, from Testo Junkie’s critic reception. Lastly, the principle of the auto-guinea pig is also explored, in reference to the series of tensions arising from the relationship between narration, referent and representation.

scholarly journals Non-fiction, fiction – or what? A discussion of genre in the writings of K. O. Viderø

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Bergur Djurhuus Hansen
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Non Fiction ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Travel Writings ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Way

The writings of the Faroese author, pastor and Bible translator K.O. Viderø (1906­1991) trespass the border between fiction and non­ fiction and are difficult to define in relation to genre. A definition of genre is on the other hand crucial for the way we read them. K.O. Viderø wrote about himself and about travels, events and people, he experienced, but he did so in his own imaginative way. The article discusses relevant theories of genre and the problems connected to at final definition of K.O. Viderø“s writings. The publication <em>Á Suðurlandið </em>(1990) is analyzed and used as an example of how Viderø found it hard to adjust himself to the limitations of traditional genres and indirectly wrote about it. The article finally argues that most of the writings, where Viderø writes about himself, are to be read as literary travel writings.

scholarly journals Affective Governance During the COVID-19 Crisis: Building Leadership, Trust, and Good Citizens

Tripodos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (47) ◽  
pp. 67-86
Author(s):  
Emiliana De Blasio ◽  
Donatella Selva
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
National Boundaries ◽  
The One ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Way

Concepts such as emotional govern­ance, affective citizenship and trans­formational leadership point at the way governments are addressing the COVID-19 crisis from an emotional perspective. The study takes the Ital­ian and Spanish leaders as case stud­ies, analysing TV speeches, press con­ferences and parliamentary addresses, on the one hand, and Facebook posts, on the other hand. The results show that the two cases adopt different emotional repertoires, depending on the historical and cultural leanings but also on the style of leadership they embrace. This style reverberates in the relationship they seek to build with citizens to stimulate compliance with their decisions and in the use of Facebook to promote positive mes­sages and counter the spreading of misinformation. The article also shows how affective governance and style of leadership contribute to the normative definition of good and deviant citizens in critical historical junctures. In par­ticular, the diffusion of fake news (and not just their manufacturing) is de­picted as anti-patriotic and non-civic. We argue that the crisis has catalysed processes and trends that were al­ready at play, while at the same time defining a new trait of leadership in the ability to promote cross-genera­tional solidarity and sense of belong­ing beyond national boundaries. Keywords: citizenship, communica­tion, emotions, governance, leader­ship, solidarity.

4. Aesthetics and the self

2019 ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Bence Nanay
Keyword(s):  
Social Engagement ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Aesthetic Judgement ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Aesthetic Engagement ◽  
Aesthetic Preferences ◽  
The Way

‘Aesthetics and the self’ explains how we take our aesthetic preferences to be a big part of who we are, but how these preferences change surprisingly quickly and often without us noticing. It compares aesthetic engagement or experience to aesthetic judgements. Making judgements is rarely rewarding, entertaining, or pleasurable. Experiences, on the other hand, can be. But why are aestheticians obsessed with aesthetic judgements? The key concept of ‘Western’ aesthetics has always been that of aesthetic judgement, whereas the vast majority of non-Western aesthetic traditions are not too concerned with aesthetic judgements at all, but with the way our emotions unfold, the way our perception is altered, and the way aesthetic engagement interacts with social engagement.

Experimental Determination of the Cinematic Misfit within the Transmission of a 4x4 Vehicle that Leads to Self-Generated Torque along the Vehicle’s Inter-Axle Driveline

2014 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 262-267
Author(s):  
Marian Truta ◽  
Marin Marinescu ◽  
Octavian Alexa ◽  
Radu Vilau ◽  
Valentin Vinturis
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Determination ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Theoretical Considerations ◽  
The Way

Present paper aims at revealing a way to determine the cinematic misfit within a 4x4 vehicle’s inter-axle driveline, which is eventually the reason of the self-generated torque occurrence. We used experimental methods to determine the magnitude of the cinematic misfit. Within this frame, we used a vehicle that has a longitudinal (inter-axle) differential and we locked it, actually forcing the longitudinal transmission to work without differentiating the angular speeds on its output shafts. On the other hand, the tire radii were different, inducing the above-mentioned cinematic misfit that we were looking for. We also present the way we fit the transducers on the vehicle’s driveline components to measure the needed parameters. The paper also presents some theoretical considerations regarding the occurrence of the cinematic misfit and its way of generating closed power loops within the vehicle’s transmission.

Die musikalische Ambivalenz in Kleists Die heilige Cäcilie oder die Gewalt der Musik: Urteil über den Katholizismus oder Hilfsmittel zur Glaubensfindung?

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43
Author(s):  
Raphaela Tkotzyk
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
German Literature ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Church ◽  
Concrete Statement ◽  
Alternative Understanding ◽  
The Way

AbstractHeinrich von Kleist’s attitude toward the Catholic Church has produced two major positions in modern German literature. On one hand, there are those who understand Kleist simply as a church critic; on the other hand, there are those who consider Kleist’s attitude – and his alleged Kantian crisis and departure from all scholars – as supportive towards the Church. Die heilige Cäcilie precisely exemplifies this debate, because, depending on the way one reads the narrative, the text can be interpreted as an endorsement or as a criticism of the Church. However, the text can be read quite differently for yet, a third, alternative understanding: the element of music involved in Die heilige Cäcilie undermines a concrete definition of its position as well as a concrete statement regarding Kleist’s religious creed. Thereby, it serves as a tool to help the reader to make decisions in terms of religious beliefs and doctrines.

scholarly journals The Distinction of Ornament and Decoration in Architecture

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahani ◽  
Iraj Etessam ◽  
Seyed Gholamreza Islami
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reference Source ◽  
Major Topic ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Clear Conception ◽  
The Way

<p>Ornament has been present throughout the recorded history, revealing human's aspirations, reflections and imaginations. Correspondingly, the discussion of ornament has almost uninterruptedly been a major topic for architectural discourses; one which has led to the publication of several significant texts in which ornamental practices has been addressed from a variety of perspectives. An investigation into the key architectural texts however, reveals that the absence of a certain definition of ornament and its functions in architecture as well as the interchangeable use of the terms 'decoration' and ornament as synonyms, have always been a serious obstacle to reach a clear conception of ornament nature . In this regard, the present paper attempted to distinguish between 'ornament' and 'decoration' based on a comparative analysis of the scholars’ accounts and the way the terms were employed in the architectural texts. Results indicated that the aforementioned concepts can be distinguished by means of seven criteria including components, connection, reference source, role, field of application and reference mode. According to the most referred criteria, ornament is an essential part of architecture which creates a firm bonding with its carrier and often fulfills functions more than aesthetic one .It is mostly made up of transformed motifs and evokes natural forces that originate deeply beyond or within the body of building. Decoration on the other hand, is a pleasing arrangement of real things; a suggestion of the decorous which does not have a permanent connection with its carrier. It is also purely representational, due to its reference to external matters such as mythology, religion, history, or cultural practice.  </p>

The religious meaning of transcendental idealism

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Ivan Vukovic
Keyword(s):  
Transcendental Idealism ◽  
The Other ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Critical Philosophy ◽  
The Third ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Religious Meaning ◽  
The Way

In his doctrine of transcendental idealism, Kant distinguishes things in themselves from appearances, ascribes the ordering of appearances to man and concludes that his knowledge is limited to their order. The second and the third of these hypotheses are epistemological by nature, and are related to each other through a general idea that man can know only what he has himself created. The division of reality, on the other hand, has not only an ontological, but also a religious meaning: while things in themselves are created by God, appearances are a creation of man. To understand this distinction, one should discern the way Kant viewed the relation of man to God. To do this, however, one should investigate the way Kant's critical philosophy has developed from his early writings.

scholarly journals La traición a la democracia. Ensayo sobre las relaciones entre universidad, democracia y ciudadanía desde la idea de traición

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1 Mar-Jun) ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
David Luque
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
The Other ◽  
University Education ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Way Of Thinking ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
The One ◽  
The Way

A partir de los sesenta, los alumnos que comenzaron a acudir a las universidades creció exponencialmente. Esto modificó la forma de pensar esta institución en su relación con la democracia. Su razón de ser ya no se encontraba únicamente en el conocimiento, sino que se deducía del papel que debía jugar en la construcción de la ciudadanía. Esta modificación dio lugar a una serie de discusiones sobre el papel de la universidad en relación a los nuevosretos que les planteaba la ciudadanía. Y esas discusiones giraban casi siempre en torno a una misma idea: que cualquier tesis sobre la universidad suponía una traición. Y es justamente eso lo que estudia este artículo. Se concluye que, en la construcción de una ciudadanía democrática, han de combinarse dos consideraciones. La necesidad irrenunciable de la extensión de la formación universitaria como elemento sustancial de una ciudadanía y la necesidad de que esta formación esté presidida por un pensamiento crítico y una vocación de servicio político. From the 1960s, the number of students who began to attend universities grew exponentially. This changed the way of thinking about this institution in terms of its relationship with democracy. Its reason for being did not only lie in the articulation of knowledge but also in the role it should play in the construction of citizenship. This modification led to a series of discussions about the role of universities regarding the new challenges posed by citizens. And these discussions almost always revolved around the same idea: any argument about universities was a betrayal. And that is precisely what this article studies. It is concluded that, in the construction of democratic citizenships, two  considerations must be combined. On the one hand, the unrenounceable need for the extension of university education as a substantial element of citizenship and, on the other hand, the need for this type of education to bepresided over by critical thinking and a vocation for political service.

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