scholarly journals Ethical and Christian view on Human Nature in Bioethics of Transhumanism

Idei ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Міхал Гановський
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Value Of Knowledge ◽  
Christian View

The article is focused on human nature from view of ethical and Christian consequences resulting from bioethical research in the field of transhumanism. The aim is to examine impact of these researches on human nature within Christian dogmatics which may be threatened by transhumanism. Knowledge, which such researches bring to us, is unambiguously enriching and contributive. However, the value of knowledge should not be a justification of devaluation of religious and ethical values. After all, the getting to know is only one of many ways of man development.

Teleological ethics

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine M. Korsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethical Theory ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Ancient Greek ◽  
Different Types

The Greek telos means final purpose; a teleological ethical theory explains and justifies ethical values by reference to some final purpose or good. Two different types of ethical theory have been called teleological, however. Ancient Greek theories are ‘teleological’ because they identify virtue with the perfection of human nature. Modern utilitarianism is ‘teleological’ because it defines right conduct as that which promotes the best consequences.

The Tension Between Human and Cyborg Ethics

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35
Author(s):  
Anne Gerdes
Keyword(s):  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Human Nature ◽  
John Rawls ◽  
Homo Sapiens ◽  
Decision Processes ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Regulatory Body ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Theory Of Justice ◽  
Human Costs

This article makes no argument against progress but stresses the importance of making it with foresight. The connection between biotechnology, treatment, and enhancement is discussed, stating the need for regulation. Next, the ideas of transhumanism are presented as a framework for an examination of our human condition and it is illustrated that cyborgs will possibly develop other values than Homo sapiens. Thus, the second part of the article discusses what it means to be an ethical being from the perspective of Francis Fukuyama’s ideas of the importance of human nature to our humanity, and further elaborated on by bringing attention to the significance of the vulnerability to moral reasoning. Furthermore, the article suggests a near connection between embodiment and morality. In the light of this assumption, one can ask about ethical values and democratic cohesion in a world with sub-cultures of cyborgs. Thus, John Rawls’ theory of justice is introduced as a framework for reflections about inter-human costs of a posthuman condition. It is concluded that science need democratic regulation, in order to avoid technocratic decision processes, and guidelines for a regulatory body is given.

scholarly journals Etika Profesi Auditor dalam Nilai Budaya Tri Hita Karana

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 474
Author(s):  
Aida Rakhmawati
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Sole Purpose ◽  
Material Things

Researcher tries to describe the ethical values ??of profession and accounting code of ethics of an auditor from the perspective of Tri Hita Karana. Tri Hita Karana used as the paradigm while literature and ethics of profession of auditors as author’s insight, Tri Hita Karana paired with prevailing code of ethics; AAOIFI, AICPA, and IAI. In conclusion, culture is important for character builder and human nature, it makes possibilities to open communication across religious and culture, creating cooperative communities, empowering people, eliminating gap between races and groups, and change the perception material things as the sole purpose of working. Keywords: Ethics; Auditor; Tri Hita Karana.

Workforce Diversity at the Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
pp. 73-87
Author(s):  
Kemi Ogunyemi
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Business School ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Academic Curriculum ◽  
Pan African ◽  
Christian View

The School has a fair distribution of people from different ethnic groups. It also has a mission that identifies expressly with the Christian view of human nature and yet is open to people of all religious inclinations. As an academic environment, there is also the inevitable risk of distance between academic staff and administrative staff and between lecturers and students. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the positive practices at the LBS that help them leverage workforce diversity and to make a few suggestions for improvement. This chapter will also highlight how the school reflects the importance of leveraging diversity in its academic curriculum.

The Christian View of Human Nature

1961 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-12
Author(s):  
W. Pittenger
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Christian View

scholarly journals Pendidikan Karakter Siswa Melalui Ibadah Puasa

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oki Dermawan
Keyword(s):  
Character Education ◽  
Human Nature ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Horizontal Dimension ◽  
The Family ◽  
School And Community ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Way

<p>Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengajarkan agama menggunakan nilai-nilai etika dengan contoh dari keluarga, sekolah dan masyarakat melalui  praktek ibadah, seperti puasa bersama, membaca dan memahami kitab suci Al-Qur’an. Dalam bahasan ini digunakan metode pustaka dengan menggunakan deskripsi analisis. Puasa akan menyebabkan orang untuk memiliki prinsip yang kuat, kesabaran, dan keikhlasan tidak menyerah dan memiliki solidaritas dan saling mencintai.  Ketika nilai dari sifat manusia kembali, maka nilai kesetaraan dan solidaritas akan mewarnai hari- hari siswa, puasa memiliki dimensi horizontal dengan kehidupan sosial yang kuat seperti amal, disajikan makanan anak-anak yatim, menjadi sabar ketika mendapat cobaan. Setelah bulan Ramadan, siswa diajarkan kegiatan Sunah puasa bersama dua kali seminggu yaitu Senin-Kamis. Ide Sunah puasa adalah menjadi pengaruh yang sangat efektif pada pembentukan karakter siswa.</p><p> <strong>kata kunci: pendidikan karakter, puasa</strong></p><div class="Section1"><p align="center"><em>A</em><em>b</em><em>s</em><em>tr</em><em>a</em><em>ct</em></p><p> </p><p><em>S</em><em>TUDENTS’ CHARACTER EDUCATION TROUGH  THE FASTING. This study examine how the way to teach a religion using ethical values by example from the family,  school and community through the practice of worship, such as fasting together, reading and understanding the Qur’an. In the discussion, this study uses library</em></p></div><p><strong><br clear="all" /></strong></p><p> </p><p><em>r</em><em>isearch throught  analytical descriptive approach. Fasting will </em><em>c</em><em>a</em><em>use </em><em>peop</em><em>le </em><em>t</em><em>o have strong principles, patience, and sincerity does not give up and have the solidarity and love each other. The result of this study show that the fasting is able to return, so at thet time. When the value of human nature came back, then the value of equality and solidarity will color the days of the student, fasting has a horizontal dimension with a strong social life such as charity, served meals the orphans, be  patient in accepting the  problem.  After  Ramadanin,  students are taught the activities of Sunnah  fasting together twice a week on Monday-Thursday. The idea of Sunnah  fasting is to be very effective influence on the formation of student character.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em>: </em><em>c</em><em>h</em><em>a</em><em>r</em><em>a</em><em>c</em><em>t</em><em>er education, </em><em>f</em><em>as</em><em>ti</em><em>n</em><em>g</em></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>

“Men Being Partial to Themselves”: Human Selfishness in Locke's Two Treatises

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Forster ◽  
Kim Ian Parker
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Church Of England ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Conventional Wisdom ◽  
Primary Reason ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Christian View ◽  
The Church ◽  
Traditional Doctrine ◽  
Consistent Tendency

AbstractConventional wisdom describes Locke as an “optimist” about human nature; some scholars go further and say that he denied the Christian view that human beings are naturally sinful. But Locke's works, including the Two Treatises, clearly and firmly hold that human nature has a consistent tendency to desire selfishness and evil. Locke's view of the origin of human sinfulness is unorthodox – he dissents from the traditional doctrine of “original sin” – but on the question of whether human nature is in fact sinful his views are perfectly orthodox, and are in harmony with the Calvinism of the Church of England in his time. Understanding this is crucial to grasping the fundamental problem of the Two Treaties, which is the need to cope with humanity's selfishness. Locke argues that the persistent moral corruption of human nature is the primary reason government exists.

scholarly journals Manusia Dan Kesempurnaannya (Telaah Psikologi Transendental Mullā Shadrā)

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Kerwanto Kerwanto
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Practical Reason ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Moral Action ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Soul ◽  
Theoretical Reason ◽  
Value Of Knowledge ◽  
Mulla Sadra

Abstract : Mullā Ṣadrā is one of the philosophers who had considerable attention to the study of human. His view concerning the human soul and its perfection can be applied as the basis of Islamic principles of psychology. Under the investigation on his philosophical writtings as well as his  Quranic  interpretation,  such  as  Tafsīr  al-Qur’ān,  we  are  invited  to  understand  human nature and its perfection. This article shows Ṣadra’s view about the value of knowledge as the basis of the achievement of happiness in human being. This paper also intended to show that knowledge about the reality of the human soul has a major influence on moral action of an individual.Keywords :  transcendental  psychology,  substantial  motion  (al-harakah  al-jawhariyah), ignorance  (jahl),  theoretical  reason  (nazari),  practical  reason  (‘amali),    intellectual  faculty, animal faculty, lust and anger (amarah). Mullā Shadrā  merupakan salah satu filsuf yang memberikan perhatian yang besar pada kajian tentang  manusia.  Beberapa  pandangannya  tentang  jiwa  manusia  dan  kesempurnaannya bisa dijadikan sebagai basis prinsip-prinsip psikologi Islam. Melalui penelusuran terhadap beberapa karya filsafatnya termasuk juga kitab tafsirnya seperti Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-Karīm, kita diajak untuk memahami hakikat manusia dan kesempurnaannya.Tulisan ini menunjukkan pandangan  Shadrā  tentang  nilai  pengetahuan  sebagai  basis  capaian  kesempurnaan  jiwa dan  puncak  kebahagiaan  manusia.  Tulisan  ini  juga  ditujukan  untuk  menunjukkan  bahwa pengetahuan  tentang  realitas  jiwa  manusia  memiliki  pengaruh  besar  terhadap  tindakan moral seorang individu. Kata-kata kunci :  psikologi  transendental,  gerak  substansi  (al-harakah  al-jawhariyah), kebodohan  (jahl),  akal  teoritis  (nazhari),  akal  praktis  (‘amali),  daya  intelektual,  daya hewaniyah, syahwat dan amarah.

scholarly journals The Ethics and Eschatology of Methodius of Olympus

1921 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernesto Buonaiuti
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Christian Anthropology ◽  
The Reformation ◽  
Christian Thought ◽  
Theological Controversy ◽  
The Many ◽  
Gospel Message ◽  
First Time

Among the many problems which confront the historian of Christian thought and life in the early centuries one of the most complex and difficult is that of the relations, practical as well as theoretical, between Christianity and asceticism. Since the age of the Reformation there has been incessant controversy over the question whether the anthropological assumptions which underlie ascetic morals—the dualistic conception of the constitution of human nature and the conviction that there is an irreconcilable opposition between body and spirit—are really identical with the principles of Christian anthropology so that there can be no experience of the gospel message apart from a radically pessimistic estimate of the possibilities of good inherent in human nature, and without the acceptance of a scale of ethical values based upon the progressive stages of an ascetic discipline.After centuries of acrimonious theological controversy fomented by prejudices on both sides, we are now perhaps for the first time in a position to consider objectively the historical relations between the development of ascetic ideas and the propagation of the Christian piety, and consequently to solve satisfactorily the problem of the interaction between asceticism and Christianity.

The Tension Between Human and Cyborg Ethics

2013 ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Anne Gerdes
Keyword(s):  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Human Nature ◽  
John Rawls ◽  
Homo Sapiens ◽  
Decision Processes ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Regulatory Body ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Theory Of Justice ◽  
Human Costs

This article makes no argument against progress but stresses the importance of making it with foresight. The connection between biotechnology, treatment, and enhancement is discussed, stating the need for regulation. Next, the ideas of transhumanism are presented as a framework for an examination of our human condition and it is illustrated that cyborgs will possibly develop other values than Homo sapiens. Thus, the second part of the article discusses what it means to be an ethical being from the perspective of Francis Fukuyama’s ideas of the importance of human nature to our humanity, and further elaborated on by bringing attention to the significance of the vulnerability to moral reasoning. Furthermore, the article suggests a near connection between embodiment and morality. In the light of this assumption, one can ask about ethical values and democratic cohesion in a world with sub-cultures of cyborgs. Thus, John Rawls’ theory of justice is introduced as a framework for reflections about inter-human costs of a posthuman condition. It is concluded that science need democratic regulation, in order to avoid technocratic decision processes, and guidelines for a regulatory body is given.

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