scholarly journals ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN BEING IN THE CLASSICAL CHINESE THOUGHT

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Antoanet NIKOLOVA
Keyword(s):  
Human Society ◽  
Human Being ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Chinese Thought ◽  
Ontological Question ◽  
Ecological Implications ◽  
Classical Chinese ◽  
The Universe

e paper aims at discussing the ecological implications of the understanding of the human being in the Classical Chinese thought. The study consists of three main parts. In the first one, the peculiarities of the Chinese thought as a philosophy of dynamism are discussed. I argue that in contrast to the Western thought, where the main ontological question is connected with the issue of essence and the epistemological approach is based on the opposition of subject and object, the Chinese thought reveals reality in terms of dynamism, where the most important concepts are these of processes, relations and transformations. In the second part, I analyse the place of human beings in this dynamic universe in terms of three different perspectives: (i) their relations; (ii) their actions/interactions; and (iii) their value. I point out that it is the harmony that could be defined as the most privileged position in the Chinese universe. In the third part, I discuss two main kinds of ecologically wise behaviour of human beings that are in accordance with the dynamic nature of the universe: (i) the Confucian idea of the outer harmonisation of the human society with the patterns of transformation in the Universe and (ii) the Daoist idea of the inner achievement of the pivot of transformation within oneself. In the conclusion, I outline the idea that the combination of inner and outer activity of harmonisation with reality could be used as an example of wise ecological behaviour and attitude to nature. The work on the paper is part of an individual project “Perception of Eastern Teachings in Europe” funded by the European Union through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action, Horizon 2020, grant No. 753561.

scholarly journals The Metaphor of Consumerism

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 523
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hasyim
Keyword(s):  
Human Society ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Television Commercial ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Television Advertisements

This research uses semiotic of metaphor to unmask the underlying meaning beneath the semiotic of consumerism on television advertisements. This research attempts to explain how advertised products are being used, through the means of semiotic of metaphor by scrutinizing the dynamic relationship between sign and signifier. Semiotic of metaphor makes the products ‘alive’ within human society hence, this implies that the very existence of human beings is no longer determined by the presence of another human being, instead the very existence is now determined by the presence of certain commercial products in possession. The society, in term of consumerism, views the products as animate or living entities within the sphere of living. Commercial advertisements use metaphorical expressions to relate and exchange in two major concepts: products are humans, and humans are products’ users. Thus, nowadays, humans tend to seek their purpose of living and existence through consumerism. The result of this research shows that television commercial advertisements mainly work by means of certain metaphorical symbolism: it shapes society’s perspective into believing that the very existence of human beings, the actualization of self, and differentiations among them are achieved by using or purchasing certain advertised products therefore, the products serve as the symbols of those achievements.

Huainanzi (179–122 BC)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.D. Roth
Keyword(s):  
Han Dynasty ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Philosophical Work ◽  
Patterns And Processes ◽  
The Universe

Huainanzi is both the honorific name of Liu An, the second king of Huainan and the title of the philosophical work for which he was responsible. The most important surviving text of the academy he established at his court, it consists of twenty-one essays that form a compendium of knowledge the Daoist ruler needs to govern effectively. In this work, the universe is a well-ordered, dynamic and interrelated whole, interfused by the unifying principle of the dao, that develops according to patterns and processes comprehensible to self-realized human beings. The ruler must cultivate himself fully so that he comprehends these patterns and processes and must establish human society in harmony with them. Embracing the best ideas of earlier philosophers within a Daoist framework, the Huainanzi represents the fullest flowering of the Huang–Lao thought that dominated the early Han dynasty.

scholarly journals Eating Human Beings: Varieties of Cannibalism and the Heterogeneity of Human Life

Philosophy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-501
Author(s):  
Mikel Burley
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Important Task ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
The Face ◽  
Human Flesh ◽  
Ways Of Being

AbstractPhilosophy as well as anthropology is a discipline concerned with what it means to be human, and hence with investigating the multiple ways of making sense of human life. An important task in this process is to remain open to diverse conceptions of human beings, not least conceptions that may on the face of it appear to be morally alien. A case in point are conceptions that are bound up with cannibalism, a practice sometimes assumed to be so morally scandalous that it probably never happens, at least in a culturally sanctioned form. Questioning this assumption, along with Cora Diamond's contention that the very concept of a human being involves a prohibition against consuming human flesh, the present article explores how cannibalism can have an intelligible place in a human society – exemplified by the Wari’ of western Brazil. By coming to see this, we are enabled to enlarge our conception of the heterogeneity of possible ways of being human.

The EU H2020 programme NEOROCKS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Dotto ◽  
Marek Banaszkiewicz ◽  
Sara Banchi ◽  
Maria A. Barucci ◽  
Fabrizio Bernardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Up ◽  
Planetary Science ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Physical Characterization ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Horizon 2020

<p>The research about Near Earth Objects (NEOs) is a major topic in planetary science. One reason is the potential hazard some of them pose to human beings and, more in general, to life on our planet. Moreover, the physical characterization of NEOs allows us to put constraints on the material accreted in the protoplanetary nebula at different solar distances and can give us insights into the early processes  that  governed  the  formation and the evolution of planets - including the delivery of water and organics to Earth -, and into further evolutionary processes that acted on asteroid since their formation - such as collisions and non-gravitational effects.</p> <p>The “NEOROCKS - The NEO Rapid Observation, Characterization and Key Simulations” Collaborative Research Project has been recently approved to address the topic c) “Improvement of our knowledge of the physical characteristics of the NEO population” of the call SU-SPACE-23-SEC-2019 from the Horizon 2020 - Work Programme 2018-2020 Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies – Space.</p> <p>The aims of NEOROCKS are:</p> <ul> <li>to develop and validate advanced mathematical methods and innovative algorithms for NEO orbit determination and impact monitoring;</li> <li>to organize follow-up astronomical observations of NEOs efficiently, in order to obtain high-quality data needed to derive their physical properties, giving priority to timely addressing potentially hazardous objects;</li> <li>to improve dramatically statistical analysis, modelling and computer simulations aimed to understand the physical nature of NEOs, focussing on small size objects, which are of uttermost importance for designing effective impact mitigation measures in space and on the ground;</li> <li>to ensure maximum visibility and dissemination of the data beyond the timeline of the project, by hosting it in an existing astronomical data center facility;</li> <li>to foster European and international cooperation on NEO physical characterization, providing scenarios and roadmaps with the potential to scale-up at a global level the experience gained during the project;</li> <li>to apply and guarantee continuity of educational and public outreach activities needed to improve significantly public understanding and perception of the asteroid hazard, counteracting the spreading of “fake news” and unjustified alarms.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Acknowledgement</strong>: This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 870403 (project NEOROCKS).</p>

scholarly journals http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/150

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-138
Author(s):  
Wajid Ali ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Sense Experience ◽  
Intuitive Thinking ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
The Universe

Allah (swt) has elevated man to the highest position in all creation, and bestwed upon him the bounty of reason and knowledge. An in depth study of knowledge itself reveals that, there are two forms and ranks of knowledge in the universe; one is the divinely revealed instintintive level of awareness about reality, and the other is the earned and learned behavoiur based upon knowledge, that is gained through urge, effort and experience. Human beings, apart from the innate divine blessing of knowledge, learns through sense experience, reason and intuitive thinking. The higher form of knowledge is divinely transmission through revelation to the Prophets. The heavenly revealed knowledge has been preserved by human being in the form of Sacred Books; especially a body of knowledge about reality in the form of religion, namely in the Holy Bible and the Holy Qur’an.

From Russian Icaria to Russian Cosmism

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 361-368
Author(s):  
Fedor I. Girenok
Keyword(s):  
Space Flight ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
History Of ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Universe

In the article the author analyzes the phenomenon of Russian cosmism and shows its difference from other possible varieties of cosmism. The author understands Russian cosmism as the idea of extending the definition of the universe by the human beings. A human being doesn’t simply have his place in history, on the Earth and in space, but also broadens it by means of his material and spiritual actions. The idea of the world broadening was popular among Russian naturalists in the 19th and the 20th centuries. The most prominent figures among the Russian cosmism followers were N.F. Fedorov and K. E. Tsiolkovsky. The author distinguishes three directions in the history of Russian cosmism – religious, natural-scientific and artistic-poetical. According to the author, only after Gagarin’s space flight the idea of Russian Icaria transferred itself into Russian cosmism. The article studies the sources of Russian cosmism and explains the meaning of anthropocosmism. The author arrives at the conclusion that Russian cosmism offers its own approach to solving modern global problems that differs from the ideas in the reports to the Roman club.

scholarly journals Robótica, cine y derecho

Bioderecho.es ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANA LAMBEA RUEDA
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Human Being ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
Human Figure ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Ethical And Legal Issues ◽  
European Union Studies ◽  
Special Protection

La robótica, en particular la que tiene figura humana –androide- se muestra como un ámbito de desarrollo presente y futuro. Desde la Unión Europea se estudia la futura regulación de las cuestiones éticas y jurídicas que inciden en la robótica en su relación con el ser humano. Se pretende una regulación que persiga la protección de todas las personas que interactúen con robots. El estudio de la evolución de la imagen del robot es mucho más antiguo que su regulación, y está presente en prácticamente todas las disciplinas artísticas. En la cinematografía, en particular, la robótica es una temática recurrente dentro del ámbito de la ciencia ficción. En el artículo se presenta un estudio de la imagen y categoría ética del robot cinematográfico desde los orígenes del cine; analizando su visión desde el ser humano. En dicha evolución se observa el gran peso de la imagen androide, que genera respeto, miedo, incertidumbre; frente a los robots máquinas. Tras el estudio de la evolución de la imagen del robot resulta posible enfrentar con mayor claridad los retos jurídicos que se afrontan. La imagen del robot es fundamental; y más aún en los colectivos necesitados de una protección especial. Ello puede llevar a concluir la necesidad de controlar la imagen del robot y su semejanza con el ser humano en los supuestos de interacción con sujetos necesitados de protección, que no distingan fácilmente realidad de ficción, por razón de edad o de limitaciones físicas temporales o permanentes. Robotics, in particular that which has a human figure -android- is shown as a sphere of present and future development. The European Union studies the future regulation of ethical and legal issues that affect robotics in its relationship with human beings. The aim is to regulate the protection of all people who interact with robots. The study of the evolution of the image of the robot is much older than its regulation, and is present in virtually all artistic disciplines. In cinematography, in particular, robotics is a recurring theme within the field of science fiction. The article presents a study of the image and ethical category of the cinematographic robot from the origins of cinema; Analyzing his vision from the human being. In this evolution the great weight of the android image is observed, which generates respect, fear, uncertainty; in front of the robots machines. After studying the evolution of the robot's image, it is possible to face with greater clarity the legal challenges that are faced. The image of the robot is fundamental; and even more so in groups in need of special protection. This may lead to the conclusion of the need to control the image of the robot and its resemblance to the human being in the cases of interaction with subjects in need of protection, who do not easily distinguish reality from fiction, due to age or temporary or permanent physical limitations .

Study on the Concept of Ecological Environmental Protection Manifested in Taoist Culture

2012 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 3192-3195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Li ◽  
Cui Rong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Ecological Balance ◽  
Ecological Protection ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Modern Sense ◽  
Ecological Wisdom

As the Taoist culture contains extremely abundant thoughts about ecological protection, this paper is intended to discuss the thoughts of ecological protection manifested in Taoist culture only from the universe philosophy view of “the law of the Tao is its being what it is”, the life care view of “attaching importance to life and cherishing life”, the ecological balance view of “nature, earth & human beings living in peace with each other”, the harmonious universe view of “nature & human being in harmony”. The discussion expects to enlighten human beings to absorb valuable ecological wisdom from Taoist thoughts about ecological protection and accomplish their transformation and recreation in modern sense.

scholarly journals An Analytical Study of Universe and its Reflections in the Light of Qur'an, Sunnah and Science

2018 ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Dr. Khadija Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Real ◽  
Human Intellect ◽  
The Universe

To determine the base line of the real facts, strenghthening of knowledge becomes commanding. The Qur’an prvides guidance to follow the path set by Allah for human beings. Faith and relince in Allah intensify research insight and religion surge scientific hallucination. Examining universal eventuation results in unveiling the philosophy tailored by Allah, ensuring further in disclosure of the total immensity of Allah Almighty. Present day scientific researh and advancement in the light of Qur’an proves Allah’s significance thus opening the windows of human intellect results in strengthening of faith of Muslim. A human being with knowledge, progression and wisdom is indeed the guided one and is worthy of deserving the “ Key to Success”. In This paper the Universe and its Reflections in the Light of Qur'an, Sunna’h & Science have been analyzed and the subjec has been covered with an aim to increase the faith of a Muslim and develop islamic Image.

scholarly journals “Yu Jiyuan 余紀元 and Retrofitting ‘Metaphysics’ for Confucian Philosophy: Human ‘Beings’ or Human ‘Becomings’?

Asian Studies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-181
Author(s):  
Roger T. Ames
Keyword(s):  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Greek Philosophy ◽  
Philosophical Inquiry ◽  
Practical Activity ◽  
Past Work ◽  
Classical Chinese ◽  
History Of ◽  
Confucian Philosophy ◽  
Classical Greek Philosophy

In past work on Chinese “cosmology”, I have resisted using the term “metaphysics” because of the history of this term in classical Greek philosophy. Angus Graham has warned us of the equivocations that arise in eliding the distinction between Greek ontology and classical Chinese cosmology. In this essay, I have been inspired by my dear friend the late Yu Jiyuan’s distinction between classical Greek “metaphysics” and “contemporary metaphysics with ambiguous edges” to adapt the term “metaphysics” for use within the classical Confucian corpus. In the language of Confucian “metaphysics”, the ultimate goal of our philosophical inquiry is quite literally “to know one’s way around things’” (zhidao 知道) in the broadest possible sense of the term “things”. In the application of Confucian metaphysics, “knowing” certainly begins from the cognitive understanding of a situation, but then goes on to include the creative and practical activity of “realizing a world” through ars contextualis—the art of contextualizing things. I apply the insight that “metaphysics” so understood in the Confucian context provides a warrant for establishing a useful contrast between a Greek conception of the “human being” and a Confucian conception of “human becomings”.  

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