scholarly journals Postmodern spirituality and the culture of individualism

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 149-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika Motak
Keyword(s):  
World View ◽  
Scientific Study ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
The World ◽  
New Type ◽  
Meaning And Purpose ◽  
New Phenomena ◽  
Postmodern Spirituality ◽  
Fundamental Shift ◽  
The Universe

In recent years, the thesis about a fundamental shift in Western religiosity has become increasingly prominent in the scientific study of religion. Many new phenomena of today’s religious scene are seen as the manifestation of a resacralization/re-enchantment of the world, or even of spirituality/a spiritual revolution. The new religious world view that is taking shape presupposes an essential oneness of microcosm and macrocosm and a presence of the divine in man and in the world. The radical distinction between the temporal and supernatural worlds disappears, which seems to herald the advent of a new type of spirituality based on the idea of immanence. This new ‘all-inclusive spirituality’ has many forms of expression and is concerned with ‘the sacredness of life, nature and the universe’ and ‘all pathways that lead to meaning and purpose’. This ‘subjective turn’ means ‘a turn away from life lived in terms of external or “objective” roles, duties and obligations, and a turn towards life lived by reference to one’s own subjective experiences (relational as much as individualistic)’. All the above-mentioned explanatory frameworks to a certain extent employ the concept of individualization.This presentation examines the the concept of individualization as an approach for the understanding of today’s religious scene.

The Writings of Skryabin

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Nicholls ◽  
Michael Pushkin ◽  
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Keyword(s):  
World View ◽  
Creative Activity ◽  
Creative Play ◽  
Religious Feeling ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
Section Viii ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Final Text ◽  
Life Work

An introduction by Boris de Schloezer gives the genesis of the final text in the section, the Preliminary Action, and explains its relation to Skryabin’s projected life-work, the Mystery. Section I: an effusion of Orthodox religious feeling from teenage years. Sections II-VII: Around 1900, an expression of rejection of God in the face of disillusion is followed by the text of the choral finale of the First Symphony, declaring faith in the power of art. An unfinished opera libretto, symbolic in narrative, expressing belief in Art’s power to seduce and persuade. Three notebooks develop a world view in which the world is the result of the self’s creative activity. The creation of art and of the universe are identical. There is a higher self, identical with divinity. Forgetfulness of individuality leads to freedom and universal consciousness. Section VIII: The literary poem written during the composition of the symphonic Poem of Ecstasy summarises the scenario developed in the notebooks. Life starts with the desire to create, delight in creative play meets opposition, the creative goal is achieved and disappointment sets in. The process is repeated until it is realized that the struggle is itself joyful and self-affirmation is achieved. Section IX: The text of the Preliminary Action is symbolic in structure. Primal Male and Female Principles emerge; the Female is identified with Death. Life arises from the union of energies. Struggle and bloodshed follow. The conclusion is an impulse towards unification, the synthesis of experience and dematerialisation. Both the complete first draft and the incomplete revision are included.

Symbolic Macroconcept of the Universe in the Aspect of the First Cognitive Sign in Russian Linguoculture

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Marina V. Pimenova ◽  
◽  
Aigul A. Bakirova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Part ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
The World ◽  
Symbolic Meanings ◽  
New Type ◽  
Human World ◽  
Internal Volume ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Universe Structure ◽  
The Universe

The article analyzes the cognitive signs of the macroconcept universe in Russian linguoculture. The relevance of the research is determined by the prospect of studying a new type of mental structures - symbolic macroconcepts. The purpose of the article is to describe the specifics of the macroconcept universe structure formation from the standpoint of the definition of syncretic primordial signs. The main methods in the work are the historical and etymological analysis of the studied macroconcept representative, descriptive and interpretive methods. During the study, seven motivating signs of the macroconcept universe were noted: 'earth', 'live', ‘world’，‘inhabit’，‘inhabited’，‘settlement’，‘light’. All identified motivating signs are syncretic symbolic primordial signs 'house' (conceptum, according to V. V. Kolesov). Motivating signs express two main symbolic meanings of Russian linguoculture: home is a place where people live, settle; home is the world of people and all living beings, this world-light (unlike that world-light where the souls of the dead go: that world-light is located in the sky), it is built on earth. The macroconcept universe is objectified by erased metaphors of a closed space (in particular, the metaphor of a key), which has an internal volume, center-middle, limits, parts, edges, corners, people live in this house, they live and exist in it, it is inhabited and settle down in Russian linguoculture. The model of the universe in the Russian language picture of the world is three-parted: the middle part in it represents the human world, in which the principle of anthropocentrism is manifested - a person measures space and chooses himself as a reference point. The syncretic primary sign ‘house’ unites in itself all the motivating signs of the studied macroconcept, keeping their relevance to our days. Keywords: macroconcept, motivating signs, first sign, language picture of the world, linguoculture, comparative studies

scholarly journals Rabindranath Tagore’s Idea of Universal Humanism in the Light of Islamic World View

2019 ◽  
pp. 53-66
Author(s):  
Ichhimuddin Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
World View ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Eternal Truth ◽  
Ultimate Truth ◽  
Rabindranath Tagore ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The World ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Islamic Civilization ◽  
The Universe

Very few studies are available to understand the philosophical views of Rabindranath Tagore in the light of his attitude and realization of Islam vis-à-vis idea of universalism. Fact remains that the Islamic civilization has thoroughly been recognized in the academic circles but its depth and learning have not been studied up to expectation. European historians and philosophers seem to be hesitant to acknowledge the contribution of Islamic civilization over the centuries. Even a majority of Eastern scholars are critical about welcoming the actual merit of Islam. Rabindranath Tagore being one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of poets and writers made a serious study on the philosophy and writings of many Muslim thinkers and ultimately brought to our notice an extraordinary feeling about Islamic ideas and philosophy. Rabindranth Tagore seems to have sought the inner meaning of Islam and developed a kind of value- based attitude towards human life and the universe. It is likely that through his Gitanjali and Religion of Man (Manusher Dharma) in particular were presented with an objective to stimulate and guide men in search of Ultimate Truth and Oneness of God. It is said that Rabindranth Tagore was acquainted with the verses of the Qur‟an in his childhood and in this respect his father Maharishi Devendranath Tagore imbibed in him many theological aspects of Islam as a religion. The paper intends to explore how Tagore was influenced by Islam and as a poet-thinker he nurtured the idea of eternal truth from the Upanishads, the Tripitakas as well as the Bible and through a particular discipline and inner uplift he came to the conclusion that aggregate of essentials of diversity cannot be judged in the light of mere logic and arguments. This feeling seems to have prompted Tagore to find out the inner truth of the universe and side by side to propagate the idea of universal humanism throughout the world. Philosophy and Progress, Vol#61-62; No#1-2; Jan-Dec 2017 P 53-66

scholarly journals transformative potential of Nia® as experienced by six advanced Nia® instructors

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Chantal Le Roux
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Black Belt ◽  
Transformative Potential ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
The World ◽  
Fundamental Shift ◽  
The Universe

This study explored the transformative potential of Nia as experienced by six Brown or Black Belt Nia instructors. Nia is a barefoot fitness practice that is done to music, focusing on technical precision, individual expression and the sensation of pleasure (Nia South Africa, 2010). The participants had experienced transformation which was defined as a change that brings about a long-lasting state, including a fundamental shift in perspective and attention. This shift in perception includes the way in which one sees oneself and the world, and consequently impacts one’s relationships and values in a lasting way (Schlitz el al., 2007). Interpretative phenomenological analysis (Smith et al., 2009) was used and semi-structured, online interviews and thematic analysis were conducted to derive overarching themes. Eight themes included valuing the body as the most important relationship, self-regulation through the practice of Nia, healthier relationships, transformation through embodied principles, Nia as a sacred livelihood, disciplined practice as key to on-going transformation, healing the world through Nia, and increased spiritual connection to the universe. The findings have potential implications for advanced Nia practitioners, the Nia community and those interested in transformation through movement practices. Limitations of this study and further research are discussed.

scholarly journals LANDASAN FILOSOFIS PEMBERDAYAAN KOMUNITAS ADAT TERPENCIL

Sosio Informa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusmin Tumanggor
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
World View ◽  
The World ◽  
The Universe

Peoples had equality of living right. To moved, to creation, to critics, to request or to reject, obedient or denial, to defend our self in all of situation to fulfill the opinion of living need. This condition must be democratic protection. The bone as much white, the blood as much red, to ramble and to buried around in the surface of the world. World view of Manado, “all of peoplesalways friendship”, World view of Melayu “The world where to stand, there the sky to uphold”. To share joys and sorrows, utopist of Indonesia. The meaning of lived reality everybody separated with the differences, especially for the indigenous people. So, we must build their solidarity to improve their live and leave the backward. The concept of philosophy based on the universe components.Key Words : philosophy, empowerment, indigenous people

Pseudo-Dionysius (fl. c. AD 500)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannes Jarka-Sellers
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Religious Orientation ◽  
World View ◽  
Sixth Century ◽  
Dionysius The Areopagite ◽  
The World ◽  
Literary Device ◽  
Pseudo Dionysius ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Christian World View

‘Pseudo-Dionysius’ was a Christian Neoplatonist who wrote in the late fifth or early sixth century and who presented himself as Dionysius the Areopagite, an Athenian converted by St Paul. This pretence – or literary device – was so convincing that Pseudo-Dionysius acquired something close to apostolic authority, giving his writings tremendous influence throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. The extant four treatises and ten letters articulate a metaphysical view of the cosmos, as well as a religious path of purification and perfection, that are grounded in the Neoplatonism developed in the Platonic Academy in Athens. Although this strand of Neoplatonist thought, in contrast to that developed at the school in Alexandria, was deliberately pagan in its religious orientation, Pseudo-Dionysius used its conceptual resources (drawing especially on Proclus) to give precision and depth to the philosophical principles of a Christian world view. Cardinal points of Pseudo-Dionysius’ thought are the transcendence of a first cause of the universe, the immediacy of divine causality in the world and a hierarchically ordered cosmos.

scholarly journals Ilustração científica: ensinando, aprendendo e desenhando botânica em uma Escola Família Agrícola

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Lucas Carneiro dos Santos ◽  
Alessandra Alexandre Freixo
Keyword(s):  
Science Teaching ◽  
Explanatory Models ◽  
Scientific Study ◽  
Family Farm ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Scientific Illustration ◽  
The World ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Biological Concepts ◽  
The Universe

O desenho se apresenta como uma das mais antigas formas que o ser humano desenvolveu para expressar sensações e contar histórias do cotidiano. As imagens possuem um importante papel na construção das ideias, por se tratar de uma forma de linguagem que lida com os sentidos tanto do autor como do observador, permitindo inúmeras relações e diferentes possibilidades de compreensão. Da mesma forma, a ilustração científica auxilia a comunicação de estudos e descobertas científicas graças à possibilidade em evidenciar características especificas e construir modelos explicativos para diversos conceitos e fenômenos biológicos. O presente trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa que envolve uma oficina de ilustração cientifica desenvolvida com alunos do 8ª ano de uma Escola Família Agrícola inserida no semiárido baiano. Investigamos como a produção de desenhos contribuiu para o desenvolvimento de habilidades e conteúdos científicos e artísticos. No decorrer de seis encontros foi realizado um diagnóstico dos saberes dos alunos sobre as plantas presentes no espaço escolar e desenvolvida uma oficina de ilustração científica. Nesta oficina, os estudantes se lançaram a uma aventura através da arte da ilustração, suas técnicas e suas nuanças. Com a pesquisa os alunos puderam desenvolver um olhar diferenciado sobre o universo das plantas, passando a vê-las também como um objeto de estudo científico. Nesse sentido, a prática do desenho se mostrou uma ferramenta para o ensino de ciências, possibilitando uma aprendizagem significativa de temas relativos ao ensino de Botânica.Palavras-chave: Escola Família Agrícola; Ilustração científica; Ensino de Botânica. ABSTRACT: Drawing is presented as one of the oldest ways that human beings developed to express feelings and telling everyday stories. Images play an important role in the construction of ideas, because it is a form of language that deals with the senses of the author and the observer, allowing numerous relationships and different possibilities of understanding what is around us. Similarly, scientific illustration allows the communication of scientific studies and discoveries through the possibility of highlighting specific characteristics and constructing explanatory models for various biological concepts and phenomena. This paper presents the results of a research that involved a workshop of scientific illustration developed with students of the 8th grade of an Family Farm School inserted in the semiarid of Bahia, Brazil. We investigated how drawing production contributed to the development of scietific and artistic skills. A diagnosis test was realized to comprehend the students’ knowledge on plants in school. A workshop was also held as an opportunity to engage students in the world of illustration techniques. During six weeks, the students developed a different view at the universe of plants, providing opportunities to see them also as an object of scientific study. Thus, the practice of drawing proved to be a tool for science teaching, enabling a meaningful learning of topics related to the teaching of botany.Keywords: Family Farm School; Scientific illustration; Teaching of Botany.

scholarly journals Beauty and sobornost - the basis of the spirituality of the Slavic peoples

1998 ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
G. V. Parshykova
Keyword(s):  
World View ◽  
International Language ◽  
The World ◽  
Sacred Forests ◽  
Meaning And Purpose

The cornerstone of the world view of the ancient Slavs is the sensation of the beauty and sanctity of the world and life. They considered the whole universe as a temple and therefore did not build the temples themselves, but revered the sacred forests, rivers, mountains. Hence their desire for conciliarity, that is, for the spiritual unification of people and nature. But to unite the nations only beauty, this international language, understandable to all is capable. Beauty is our true creator (IF Shiller). It reveals the inner essence of man (N. Roerich). But without spirituality, it's impossible even to understand beauty. Therefore, in a person from childhood it is necessary to develop spirituality, so that he understands the basis, meaning and purpose of life, realized the spiritual roots of his people.

scholarly journals ОБЩИЕ КОНТУРЫ ОНТОЛОГИИ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ В ЭПОХУ НОВОГО КОЧЕВНИЧЕСТВА

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Kuzheleva-Sagan
Keyword(s):  
General Framework ◽  
World View ◽  
Network Society ◽  
Digital Society ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Type ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Digital Or

Целью статьи является описание общих контуров онтологии образования в эпоху нового кочевничества, исходя из особенностей этого социокультурного явления и онтологии самого сетевого цифрового общества. Представлены факторы, обусловившие появление, развитие и глобализацию нового кочевничества; сущностные характеристики новых кочевников; а также их основные типы: цифровые (или электронные) кочевники, знаниевые кочевники и студенческие кочевники. Приведены примеры существующей практики кочевого образования и предложены его перспективы. В общем виде определены основные принципы, методы и форматы кочевого образования, отражающие онтологию сетевого цифрового общества, а также мировоззренческие установки и образ жизни новых кочевников. The purpose of the article is a description of the general framework for the ontology of education in the era of digital nomadism. This framework is based on the specific features of digital nomadism as a socio-cultural phenomenon and the ontology of the network society. The article describes the milestones in the history of the “new nomadism” from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the research of M. McLuhan, G. Deleuze, F. Guattari, J. Attali, T. Makimoto, D. Manners, W. J. Mitchell, J.W. Moravec et al, S. Lusmägi. The paper presents the factors that preconditioned occurrence, development, and globalization of a new type of nomadism, essential characteristics of new nomads, and their classification: digital (or electronic), knowledge nomads (knowmads), and students as nomads. The paper contains examples of the existing practice of nomadic education and proposes its prospects. The general principles, methods, and formats of “nomadic” education have been determined. They reflect the ontology of the network digital society and the world-view attitudes and lifestyle of new nomads. The presented model does not pretend to be the full representation of the ontology of “nomadic” education but sets a certain reflection vector necessary for understanding this phenomenon.

scholarly journals The Philosophy of Morality: Ukrainian Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Kafarskyi
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
World View ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Ethical Criteria ◽  
The Universe

The article deals with the problems of historiosophy, whose subject matter is human andsocial world view, its historical, religious, intellectual, ethical and aesthetical aspects. Hencehistoriographical interpretation of the concept of morality, ethical criteria, and distinction betweenmorality and ethics. These issues are viewed from the perspective of spiritual morality. Assumingthat spiritual values affect deepest human feelings, our life principles and attitude to God in aspecial way , morality may be defined as the system of interrelationship among people, whichcomprises spiritual values, life experience, ways and traditions. Such an approach helps tocomprehend the degree to which spiritual values influence morality and religious views of theUkrainian people, the specific way in which the system of ethical values was built in the time of theMessianic Christianity. The formation of world view, morality and ethics is closely related to theissues of faith and social life, as well as to the development of the national philosophy andtheology, both in the past and nowadays; these processes and phenomena are a significant factor inthe way Ukrainians perceive themselves, the world around them and the Universe.

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