scholarly journals Institutionalization of a philosophical school: the origins of Justus Lipsius’ neostoicism

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (RL. 2020. vol.1. no. 2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Alexander Sanzhenakov

The article is devoted to the consideration of the neostoicism of Justus Lipsius (1547–1606) in order to show that there is a set of reasons for the renovation and institutionalization of any philosophical school: the historical context, education, community, personality and biography of its leader. As for Justus Lipsius, a philologist and publisher of ancient texts (Tacitus, Seneca), the following factors influenced. Since Lipsius lived in turbulent times (the 16th century was marked by the Reformation and religious wars), he could not help but pay attention to Stoic philosophy, designed to give peace of mind in an unsettled world. Lipsius received an excellent education at a Jesuit college and at two universities – Cologne and Louvain. He was instilled in a love of ancient literature during his education, which predetermined his work. He was an outstanding person by nature and was formed in the university environment and in the intellectual circles of his time. He was, for instance, a member of the Familists, whose founder taught, among other things, the permissibility of changing denominations. Lipsius’s interpretation of the Stoic doctrine suggests that the Stoics came closest to Christianity, unlike other ancient philosophers. All these factors determined the revival of Stoicism in the 16th century.

Author(s):  
Josep Juan Vidal

Resum: L’Estudi General de la Ciutat de Mallorca, creat el 1483, concedia graus en teologia, filosofia i arts, vàlids únicament en el territori de la monarquia hispànica. Des de mitjan segle xvi va haver d’afrontar la competència del col·legi dels jesuïtes. Per superar aquesta pugna sol·licità i obtingué (1673) que el papat reconegués las validesa dels seus títols a tota la cristiandat. Les dificultats econòmiques retardaren el funcionament d’aquesta universitat fins el 1691. Rebé el nom de Universitat Lul·liana de Mallorca. El 1772 passà a denominar-se Universitat Literària de Mallorca. El 1842 se suprimí definitivament. A Mallorca no hi tornà haver estudis universitaris fins a 1967, i el 1978 es creà la Universitat de les Illes Balears. Paraules clau: Universitat, Mallorca, Illes Balears, lul·lisme Abstract: The Estudi General de la Ciutat de Mallorca was an institution founded in Palma in 1483 which awarded degrees in theology, philosophy and the arts, valid only in the kingdoms of the Spanish monarchy. From the mid 16th century, it faced competition from a Jesuit college. To win this battle, it asked the Pope to recognize the validity of its qualifications throughout the whole of the Christian world, and this request was granted in 1673. Due to financial difficulties, the university–known as the Universitat Lul·liana de Mallorca or Lullian University of Mallorca–did not start operating until 1691 and, in 1772, its name was changed to the Universitat Literària de Mallorca (Mallorca Literary University). The institution was abolished in 1842 and no university studies were available in Mallorca until 1967, with the ensuing creation of the Universitat de les Illes Balears (University of the Balearic Islands) in 1978. Key words: University, Majorca, Balearic Islands, lullism


Author(s):  
Jorge Daher Nader ◽  
Amelia Patricia Panunzio ◽  
Marlene Hernández Navarro

Research is considered a function aimed at obtaining new knowledge and its application for the solution to problems or questions of a scientific nature, The universities framed in the fulfillment of their social function have a complex task given by training a competent professional who assumes research as part of their training and who learns to ask questions that they are able to solve through scientific research.  Scientific research is an indicator of the quality of processes in the university environment, so it must be increased by virtue of the results of the work carried out by research teachers and students the objective of this work is to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Objective: to know the perception of the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Guayaquil about the scientific activity. Methods: theoretical and empirical level were used, a questionnaire with closed questions aimed at knowing the opinions on the research activity in this institution was applied. Result: that of the sample analyzed 309 (39.3%) said they agreed with the training for the writing of scientific articles. 38.6% said they agree with the training on research projects. Conclusion: that teacher’s research should be enhanced to ensure the formation and development of research skills in students.


Author(s):  
Stephanie Hall ◽  
Naida Caidi

Although Canada globally ranks among the top ten countries for per capita Internet use (ITU, 2001; Statistics Canada, 2002), roughly one half of the population is till not online. The Canadian government has supported numerous initiatives aimed at bridging the 'digital divide' between technological haves and have-nots, recognizing, at the same time, that simple physical access to information. . .


Author(s):  
Rosa Maria Pons Parra ◽  
Jose Manuel Serrano Gonzalez Tejero ◽  
Clotilde Lomeli Agruel ◽  
Victor Manuel Alcantar Enriquez ◽  
Dolores Graciela Cordero Arroyo ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-149
Author(s):  
Asanda Ngoasheng

Traditional universities are often interrogated on their pedagogic underpinnings, while universities of technology are often left unchallenged on knowledge production. Universities of technology are often assumed to be transformed because they are a post-apartheid creation, with a mainly black, working-class student body. This assumption has led to little interrogation of the university of technology and its relationship with knowledge production. This paper explores the nature of curriculum contestation and reform at a university of technology. It outlines the historical context of a university of technology and its approach to curriculum development, which has implications for current curriculum transformation efforts. Using autoethnographic research methodology, the paper tracks a multi-year journey towards the development of a transformative, socially just curriculum intervention in the extended curriculum programme for the Architecture and Interior Design programme at a university of technology. The paper concludes that curriculum change does not happen in a vacuum, that it is political, difficult and emotionally taxing, and that it is best done in collaboration with different education stakeholders.


1993 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
KLAUS SCHILLING

A short account is presented on the early history, the intentions and the development of large scale parallel computing at the University of Wuppertal. It might serve as an illustration how common activities between computational and computer science can be stimulated, in the university environment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Clara Ramirez

This is a study of the trajectory of a Jewish converso who had a brilliant career at the University of Mexico in the 16th century: he received degrees from the faculties of arts, theology and law and was a professor for more than 28 years. He gained prestige and earned the respect of his fellow citizens, participated in monarchical politics and was an active member of his society, becoming the elected bishop of Guatemala. However, when he tried to become a judge of the Inquisition, a thorough investigation revealed his Jewish ancestry back in the Iberian Peninsula, causing his career to come to a halt. Further inquiry revealed that his grandmother had been burned by the Inquisition and accused of being a Judaizer around 1481; his nephews and nieces managed, in 1625, to obtain a letter from the Inquisition vouching for the “cleanliness of blood” of the family. Furthermore, the nephews founded an entailed estate in Oaxaca and forbade the heir of the entail to marry into the Jewish community. The university was a factor that facilitated their integration, but the Inquisition reminded them of its limits. The nephews denied their ancestors and became part of the society of New Spain. We have here a well-documented case that represents the possible existence of many others.


2021 ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
Ravi Kumar J S ◽  
T. Narayana Reddy ◽  
Syed Mohammad Ghouse

In recent years there has been increased discussion of the subjective, emotional and sociological factors influencing student choice of university. However, there is a dearth of information exploring what constitutes these feelings. This exploratory paper uses the conceptual model of the servicescape to provide insight into the emotional factors driving student choice. In-depth interviews with prospective students revealed that first impressions really do count. Students are deterred by poor physical environments and excited by enthusiastic staff and students. Most significantly, the study revealed the necessity of a restorative servicescape to provide both a sense of escape and feeling of belonging. This paper contributes to broadening the application of the servicescape model and to a greater understanding of the impact of the environment on prospective students, and creates an opportunity to inform policy by providing university marketing decision makers with a better understanding of what constitutes the university environment and what makes it appealing to prospective students.


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