Self-insertion as discursive and core-identity of Gibran's Al Mustafa

This paper studies the core-identity of Al Mustafa (the chosen) in Gibran's book The Prophet (1923) as an individual property by investigating its discursive features as revealed in the words and deeds of the participants in the discourse. The study deals with how Gibran refers to the protagonist and how this portrayal reflects on the identity of the writer. It examines how the prophet refers to himself, his worries and needs, how the interlocutors address him in the discourse and finally how the telling of the on-going actions leads to the perception of Al-Mustafa as a prophetic figure. The results show that the source of the power of such a discursive identity is neither nature, nor certain established institutions, but the people of Orphalese themselves (the participants in the discourse), plus those readers of Gibran's book who discern a prophetic figure in his words. The process through which this power works is that of “recognition”, in that rational individuals recognise Al-Mustafa as a Prophet in the discourse. Such recognition is realised as an active “self-achievement” arising as a deserved property of the ways in which the prophet's words and deeds are recognised by his followers.

Portugal is no longer immune from the far right

Significance Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, finished third in Portugal’s presidential election in January with 12% of the vote. Most polls now suggest that it is the third most popular party in Portugal. Chega’s core identity centres around its anti-establishment views, as well as hostility towards minority groups, in particular the Roma community. Impacts Local elections in October will be a stronger barometer of Chega’s appeal in Portugal than the presidential election. If Chega continues to expand its support, Portugal’s other right-wing parties could adopt some of its views and rhetoric. Chega founder Ventura’s association with Benfica football club could damage his appeal in the north, where arch-rival Porto dominates. Like other far-right parties, Chega could transition from advocating neoliberalism to more popular economic positions over time.

There and back again: A carver’s tale of losing and regaining sense of space due to a brain tumour

Sense of space is a core cognitive ability necessary for imagining future three-dimensional forms, rotating them mentally, as well as for abstract thinking. It is a core ability in craft activities, enabling the maker to ideate and envision their ideas. This autoethnographic narrative inquiry presents my experience of woodworking whilst a brain tumour impeded my sense of space. The narrative describes my experience of losing and regaining this ability and the actions I took to continue carving anyway. The article’s evocative narrative exemplifies how the core identity of being a carver and the carving process itself function as coping mechanisms in the face of terminal cancer. The article’s main purpose is to generate knowledge on the role of spatial skills in carving and their elusive nature. Theoretically positioned in the field of embodied cognition, the article explains how our sense of space develops in interaction with materials and our surroundings. It also suggests how future education can be changed by purposefully incorporating targeted craft practices to better support the development of a sense of space.

Transforming Universities for a Sustainable Future

Universities have survived history. They survived numerous revolutions of different natures: scientific, economic, and political. Their millenarian history suggests that their core identity and values stand above time, and the expectation is that they will last many more centuries.

The Dualistic Nature of Christ: A Comparison Study of Herman Bavinck And Ellen White Thoughts

Christology has been a subject of wide discussion due the very heart of Christianity lays on this doctrine. Further, it relates directly to some core identity of believers such as soteriology, trinity and atonement. The intention of this treatise is to delve and offer alternative perspectives that may contribute to the discourse. However, the natures of Christ are one of the high attentions given. The divinity and humanity attributes participate consistently in dialogues. Herman Bavinck, a Dutch reformed background, and Ellen White with American Adventist tradition share insights to the topic. This essay goes to compare their thought in order to see the contribution that could be offered. Keywords: divinity-humanity, Christology, Herman Bavinck, Ellen White Abstrak: Kristologi menjadi topik pembahasan luas karena menjadi dasar doktrin kekristenan. Lebih jauh, Kristologi memiliki korelasi langsung dengan inti keyakinan seperti soteriology, trinitas dan penebusan. Tujuan dari tulisan ini adalah untuk menggali dan menawarkan perspektif alternative yang dapat berkontribusi pada diskursus ini. Kodrat dari Kristus adalah atensi utama dalam pembahasan ini. Karakter ketuhanan dan kemanusiaan diulas secara konsisten. Herman Bavinck, latar belakang tradisi reformasi Belanda, dan Ellen White dengan tradisi Adventist di Amerika merefleksikan pengetahuan mengenai topik ini. Artikel ini mencoba memberikan perbandingan dengan tujuan untuk melihat kontribusi yang dapat ditawarkan.