Vico’s Orations on Paideia and Humanitas

1998 ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Nancy du Bois
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Human Mind ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Self Knowledge

This essay on the themes of paideia and humanitas in Giambatista Vico's inaugural orations is excerpted form a chapter of a larger study on Vico and Plato. I focus on Pico della Mirandola's Oration of the Dignity of Man because it illuminates Vico's humanistic ideals. For Vico, self-knowledge is the axis of the sphere of the liberal arts. Self-knowledge for human beings is twofold. The divinity of the human mind is a central theme in Vico as well as Pico, and human dignity is strongly stated. So one aspect of self-knowledge establishes confidence in human abilities. The other side is the recognition of human ignorance and misery. How does Vico reconcile the divinity of the human mind with the observation that most human beings are fools? The same way Pico does. Humanitas is the goal of paideia, not a given. Education makes us into human beings. We become who we are through the cultivation of virtue. Vico inspires in his students the confidence to undertake the heroic effort to rule their passions and dispel ignorance. This confidence in human potential Vico learned from Renaissance thinkers such as Pico. Vico is most impassioned when he treats educational themes, and his words are inspiring today for students and teachers alike.

Loving Tolerance

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hussein Ganji ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Historical Experience ◽  
Absolute Truth ◽  
Moral Basis ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
The One ◽  
Epistemological Basis

The deepening and development of epistemological issues on the one hand, and the unpleasant historical experience on the other hand, made modern humanity after the Renaissance gradually became tolerant and recognized "the Other." The epistemological basis for tolerance is the obscurity and complexity of truth and difference in the understanding of human beings. Its moral basis is not to see oneself as above others and to endure the intricacies of practicing morality. Tolerance is rational for two reasons: one is the epistemological basis that hinders the dogma of possessing absolute truth, self-knowledge, and repudiating others; the other is the advantages of tolerance for collective living. This article seeks to show that Rumi, while paying attention to the moral and epistemological principles of tolerance, goes beyond the rational tolerance of calculating profits, losses, and trading. According to his mystical view, his tolerance is a “loving tolerance,” a tolerance which is based solely on love and compassion towards human beings, rather than being based on calculations of profit and loss, with no expectation for reward.

scholarly journals Identidade, intersubjetividade e dignidade humana

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 173-203
Author(s):  
Fernando Danner ◽  
Gustavo Adolfo Suckow Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Basic Characteristic ◽  
The Other ◽  
Individual Identity ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Politics Of Recognition ◽  
Human Need ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Liberal Position

Em sua teoria política do reconhecimento, Taylor trata de um dos grandes desafios das sociedades contemporâneas: o desafio do multiculturalismo. O pluralismo de ideias, articulado de forma racional, é o fundamento de uma boa democracia; no entanto, para Taylor, não basta que haja o pluralismo ou a diferença, mas é fundamental que a relação intersubjetiva desses indivíduos se desenvolva com o devido respeito à diversidade; portanto, é fundamental que exista o reconhecimento do outro, um olhar para a alteridade e para a formação da identidade dos indivíduos, sendo esta última entendida como uma característica fundamental dos seres humanos. Neste texto, refletimos sobre três ideias fundamentais presentes no texto A política do reconhecimento: (i) em que consiste o reconhecimento; (ii) por que ele é uma necessidade humana vital para a formação saudável e igualitária tanto da identidade do indivíduo como de uma determinada cultura; e (iii) a crítica a neutralidade da posição liberal e a importância de uma meta coletiva forte. Identity, intersubjectivity and human dignity: some thought on Charles Taylor’s politics of recognition Abstract: In his theory of recognition, Taylor thematizes one of the greatest challenges of contemporary societies: the challenge of multiculturalism. The pluralism of ideas, articulated in a rational way, is the fundament of a solid democracy; however, according to Taylor, is it not sufficient the existence of pluralism or difference, but it is central that the intersubjective relationship of these subjects could be developed with the correct respect to diversity; therefore, it is fundamental the existence of the recognition of the other, a looking to the alterity and the formation of the identity of the individuals, this last understood as a basic characteristic of human beings. In this paper, we will reflect on three key ideas developed by Taylor’s The politics of recognition: (i) the sense of the recognition; (ii) why it is a vital human need to the sustainable and egalitarian formation to both individual identity and cultures; and (iii) the criticism of the neutrality of the liberal position, as the importance of the strong collective aim.

scholarly journals The Presence of Portuguese Contemporary Poetry at the Struga Poetry Evenings

2019 ◽  
Vol 02 ◽  
pp. 150-155
Author(s):  
Lidija Kapusevska-Drakulevska
Keyword(s):  
Joint Venture ◽  
Contemporary Poetry ◽  
The Other ◽  
Literary Translation ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Political Union ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Individual Human

The idea of political union of a democratic Europe must be founded upon its cultural dimension. Poetry is a very important dimension of European civilization and an essential exercise of creative freedom for approximating individual human beings and countries. The topic of this paper will be the presence of Portuguese contemporary poetry at the Struga Poetry Evenings (SPE), an international poetry festival started in 1962. The SPE has a very significant role in reception and promoting the other literatures and cultures to the Macedonian authors and readership. The selection of Portuguese contemporary poetry at the SPE included several books: 1. The poetry of Vasco Graça Moura, the «Golden Wreath» Winner at the SPE (2004); 2. The selected poems of Casimiro de Brito (2006); 3. One anthology of the Portuguese contemporary poetry (2001). The literary translation has a very important mission: every Encounter with the Other creates a dialogue, but it also means Self-knowledge. This poetic «joint-venture» of Macedonia and Portugal (both with republican traditions in constructing the collective memory and history) through the SPE could be a good symbol: it does contribute to a long tradition of uniting the world through the word of the poets.

Introduction

On Inhumanity ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
David Livingstone Smith
Keyword(s):  
Human Mind ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Psychological Dimension

This introductory chapter discusses the author's personal background and motivations for studying dehumanization. These anecdotes set the stage for a brief look into the complexity of dehumanization and its many horrendous results throughout history through today. The chapter argues that dehumanization takes place on two fronts. One part is resisting the dehumanizing impulse in ourselves. To do that, we must acknowledge that we are capable of dehumanizing others, and we must have knowledge of what it is about the human mind that disposes us to regard our fellow human beings as less than human. But the psychological dimension is only half the story, as this chapter shows. The other half is social and political.

scholarly journals http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/193

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-214
Author(s):  
Sumera Rabia ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Right

Euthanasia is bioethical dilemma. Different countries are struggling for its legalization. The Proponents consider that Euthanasia is against the dignity of human being and everyone has right to relief his pain. They think that human beings have to live a life which is according to the standard of humanity but when a person suffers from a disease which is incurable, his standard of life goes down to a level which is not suitable for a human being. So in such condition they should have the right to end their lives with dignity. This paper basically deals with what is the concept of euthanasia? What is its history and what rationale does its proponents and opponents presents? This research is historical, analytical and descriptive. The views of both parties have been analyzed. The research shows that it is not a new phenomenon. Its roots are found in Greek period. Its proponents take it as a savior of human dignity and freedom. It’s the basic right of every human to decide about the end of his life. On the other side the opponents think that it is unethical and we don’t have a right to end our life as we are a part of big plan of God.

Enhancing the Imago Dei: Can a Christian Be a Transhumanist?

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason T Eberl
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Essential Feature ◽  
Human Mind ◽  
Central Point ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Essential Nature ◽  
Christian Anthropology ◽  
Bodily Resurrection

Abstract Transhumanism is an ideology that embraces the use of various forms of biotechnology to enhance human beings toward the emergence of a “posthuman” kind. In this article, I contrast some of the foundational tenets of Transhumanism with those of Christianity, primarily focusing on their respective anthropologies—that is, their diverse understandings of whether there is an essential nature shared by all human persons and, if so, whether certain features of human nature may be intentionally altered in ways that contribute toward how each views human flourishing. A central point of difference concerns Transhumanists’ aim of attaining “substrate independence” for the human mind, such that one’s consciousness could be uploaded into a cybernetic environment. Christian anthropology, on the other hand, considers embodiment, with its characteristics of vulnerability and finitude, to be an essential feature of human nature—hence, Christians’ belief in bodily resurrection. Despite Christianity and Transhumanism having fundamental differences, I contend that Christians may support moderate forms of enhancement oriented toward supporting our flourishing as living, sentient, social, and rational animals.

‘Are we on the same wavelength?’ International nurses and the process of confronting and adjusting to clinical communication in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonia Crawford ◽  
Peter Roger ◽  
Sally Candlin
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
The Other ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Clinical Communication ◽  
Professional Experiences

Effective communication skills are important in the health care setting in order to develop rapport and trust with patients, provide reassurance, assess patients effectively and provide education in a way that patients easily understand (Candlin and Candlin, 2003). However with many nurses from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds being recruited to fill the workforce shortfall in Australia, communication across cultures with the potential for miscommunication and ensuing risks to patient safety has gained increasing focus in recent years (Shakya and Horsefall, 2000; Chiang and Crickmore, 2009). This paper reports on the first phase of a study that examines intercultural nurse patient communication from the perspective of four Registered Nurses from CALD backgrounds working in Australia. Five interrelating themes that were derived from thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews are discussed. The central theme of ‘adjustment’ was identified as fundamental to the experiences of the RNs and this theme interrelated with each of the other themes that emerged: professional experiences with communication, ways of showing respect, displaying empathy, and vulnerability.

Secondary-Cause Autonomy and Divine Motivation

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-92
Author(s):  
Christian Schröer
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Human Action ◽  
Thomas Aquinas ◽  
Moral Autonomy ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Religious Motivation ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Theoretical View ◽  
Human Autonomy ◽  
The Voice

An act-theoretical view on the profile of responsibility discourse shows in what sense not only all kinds of technical, pragmatic and moral reason, but also all kinds of religious motivation cannot justify a human action sufficiently without acknowledgment to three basic principles of human autonomy as supreme limiting conditions that are human dignity, sense, and justifiability. According to Thomas Aquinas human beings ultimately owe their moral autonomy to a divine creator. So this autonomy can be considered as an expression of secondary-cause autonomy and as the voice of God in the enlightened conscience.

Energy in Public Administration - Between Human Rights and Efficient Administration

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-241
Author(s):  
Mirko Pecaric
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Human Mind ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Reciprocal Relation ◽  
Legal Principles ◽  
Informal Practices

This paper explores recent notions in public administration, which are intertwined and addressed to the administration of public affairs. On this basis it demonstrates that content of legal system is filled through the static legal principles and rules, but they receive their real content through the informal practices and conditions of the human mind. The paper concludes that discussed notions could have only one name, because they all are the synonyms of reciprocal relation between the human dignity and efficient administration.

A Liberdade e a Justiça: horizontes para uma racionalidade socioambiental

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Luis Sepúlveda Ferriz
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
The World ◽  
Authentic Development ◽  
Sense Of Justice

Freedom and Justice have always been challenged. Since the most remote times, and in the most varied circumstances of places and people, human beings have tried to clarify and put into practice these two controversial concepts. Freedom and Justice, in effect, are words, but also dreams, desires and practices that, not being imperfect, are less sublime and ambitious. Reflecting on them on the basis of an ethics of development and socioenvironmental sustainability is still a great challenge in our contemporaneity. This book is born from the need that we all have to reflect, understand what our role is in relation to the OTHER, understood as the other as Environment. Doing this from such disparate areas and at the same time as current as Economics, Philosophy and Ecology, is still a great opportunity to discuss complexity, transdisciplinarity and the inclusion of diverse themes, but which all converge in the Human Being and its relationship with the world. Endowing human beings with Freedom and a sense of Justice means RESPONSIBILITY. To be free and to want a better and fairer world is to endow our existence with meaning and meaning. Agency, autonomy, functioning, dignity, rights, are capacities that must be leveraged individually and collectively for authentic development to exist. Development as Freedom is a valid proposal for thinking about a socio-environmental rationality that interferes in the controversial relations between economics, ethics and the environment.

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