Humanistic Spirit Research Articles

Exploring the Role of Narrative Medicine in the Cultivation of Humanistic Spirit among Respiratory Medicine Interns

Objective: To explore the role of narrative medicine in cultivating the humanistic spirit of respiratory medicine interns. Methods: Thirty interns were selected, all of whom were received by the respiratory department of our hospital from September 2023 to June 2024 and underwent narrative medicine teaching. Scores on narrative medicine knowledge, empathy ability, humanistic care ability, and teaching recognition were compared before and after the internship. Results: Compared to before the internship, the interns’ scores on narrative medicine knowledge were significantly higher after the internship, as were their empathy and humanistic care scores (P < 0.05). Among the 30 interns, 25 expressed interest in narrative medicine, and 29 were willing to continue with the narrative medicine teaching model. Conclusion: The application of narrative medicine in respiratory medicine internship teaching is highly effective. It cultivates the humanistic spirit of interns, improves their empathy and humanistic care abilities, and is worthy of wider implementation.

Proposal of a Modernized Work Through Analysis of the Sense of Well-Being in the Landscape Paintings of Chinese Writers “Shen Zhou” and “Shi Tao”

This study explores the potential value of promoting psychological health by analyzing individual well-being through traditional Chinese landscape paintings. Chinese landscape paintings incorporate the natural view and humanistic spirit of the major philosophical ideas of Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism in the East. In particular, the landscape paintings of “Shen zhou(沈周)” and “Shi tao(石濤)” convey a feeling of peace and leisure. We explore how works can evoke sense of well-being with the emotional needs of modern people. The research methods include various literature studies, surveys, statistical analyses of Chinese people, and commentary on works created by the researcher by reapplying the sense of well-being in Chinese landscape paintings to modern design. This study finds that the sense of well-being in landscape paintings has a significant effect on improved psychological stability among modern people, thus identifying an opportunity to recognize the value and meaning of traditional art in modern people’s lives. In addition, this study links the modernization and commercialization of traditional works through the researcher’s individual creative works. Furthermore, the researcher reveals the characteristic elements of traditional Chinese landscape paintings and combines them with modern landscape painting techniques. Accordingly, various research-related and creative activities using landscape painting can be conducted that design and provide creative products to promote psychological well-being and vitality among busy modern people.

From Chinese to Global Humanism: Articulations and Decolonial Critiques of New Confucian Philosophy in Cold War Taiwan and Hong Kong

In scholarly discussions of Cold War humanism, writings by New Confucian philosophers who exiled themselves from China after 1949 have been largely overlooked due to assumptions about their anti-Communist position. This essay proposes to re-examine New Confucian writings on humanism in Taiwan and Hong Kong from the 1950s to the 1970s as a way to better understand the complexity of these two places in relation to humanistic genres of decolonization: while the New Confucian conception of Chinese humanism intervenes in the hegemony of Western humanism, it also represses other humanistic imaginations that do not derive from Han cultural nationalism. The first part of the essay closely analyses the connection between the French debates on humanism and several philosophical works of Mou Zongsan 牟宗三 (1909–1995) in Taiwan and Tang Chun-I 唐君毅 (1909–1978) in Hong Kong. Following a brief overview of their exilic context, it looks into Mou’s rejection of Sartre’s existentialist humanism in defence of Chinese subjective freedom, as well as Tang’s conception and ideological development of the “Chinese humanistic spirit” in opposition to “anti-humanism” (different from Althusser). The second part turns to repressed humanisms – the positive reception of existentialist humanism among liberal and nativist intellectuals in Taiwan and the search for Hong Kongers’ cultural identity between anti-humanism and Chinese humanism in Hong Kong, which complicates colonial and anti-colonial humanisms under European imperialism. Via a comparison with Sartre, Fanon, and the conception of a new/decolonial humanism, the essay concludes that a different shift from Chinese to global humanism is necessary for finding new approaches to decolonization in Taiwan and Hong Kong from the Cold War era to the present moment.

Study on the "Homeland" Consciousness of the Mongolian People

This article delves deeply into the "homeland" consciousness recorded in Mongolian language texts such as Jangar and The Secret History of the Mongols, exploring its background, origins, components, and evolution. The study aims to clarify the Mongolian ecological cognition and ecological protection awareness, revealing the embedded humanistic spirit, the ideas of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and the underlying values.

Современная цивилизация китайской нации в творческой трансформации традиционной культуры

Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, General Secretary Xi Jinping has insisted on combining the basic tenets of Marxism and Chinese outstanding traditional culture, promoted the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding Chinese traditional culture, and determined the direction of building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping deeply understands the outstanding continuity of Chinese civilization, and uses elements of traditional culture to develop the core values of socialism. It promotes the humanistic spirit embodied in traditional culture, forming the spiritual family tree of Chinese communists, realizes the unity of Chinese civilization, constantly improves the socialist state system with Chinese characteristics, develops the potential of party workers, promotes the peaceful and inclusive character of Chinese civilization, and pursues the policy of building a Community of Shared Destiny humanity, proposes a Chinese global governance program.

『주역 』원형이정의 인문화과정과 그 철학적 함의

This paper approaches the representative hexagram of the 『Zhouyi』, 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen', from a humanistic perspective through the process of demystification. By examining the humanization process of 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen', the study explores the philosophical implications that the humanistic thinking of the 『Zhouyi』 's 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' holds for modern society. Before delving into the humanization process of 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen', the paper defines the generally broad term 'humanities'. This includes examining the perception of the humanities as opposed to mysticism and the elements of the humanities present in the 『Zhouyi』 to establish the framework of humanistic thought that the paper aims to elucidate. 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' can be understood as a hexagram and as a concept that humans living according to the laws of heaven and earth use as a clue to live by. The paper investigates the implications of 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' in both the 『Yijing』 and the 『Yi Zhuan』, identifying the process by which 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' as a hexagram evolved into a concept of human virtue. Through this examination, it becomes clear that the transformation of 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' into the Four Virtues was not coincidental but rather a result of philosophical contemplation on divination by humans. The resolution of the questions continuously posed towards heaven ultimately led to the conclusion that the answer lies within the human self. Based on this, the paper tentatively discusses the philosophical implications of the humanistic spirit of 'Yuan Heng Li Zhen' in the 『Zhouyi』 for the modern era characterized by data.

Discovering Shandong Art and Culture China in the Dimension of Wisdom, Beliefs, Traditional Ways of Life and Festivals

With the country's continued emphasis on industry, culture and creativity industry, the cultural and creative industries on the university campus have demonstrated a strong drive of development. Shandong is a famous cultural city with a rich history with a rich material cultural heritage that is constantly inspiring for the cultural and creative industries on the university campus. This study starts from the cultural dimension of wisdom, faith, traditional way of life, and festivals and uses qualitative research methods. With a descriptive and analytical method, to explore the cultural and artistic information learning area of Shandong Province. Through comprehensive analysis and data collection, we skillfully integrate these cultural elements into the design of souvenir products, and contribute to the promotion of Shandong culture and the creation of unique cultural and creative products. The results showed that the study of information on Shandong arts and culture In the wisdom dimension The profound Confucian tradition of Shandong Province injected a unique humanistic spirit into its culture and art, which is not only reflected in the daily life philosophy of the Shandong people, but also the culture of Shandong people. In the belief dimension, Shandong province's religious and folk beliefs provide a wide area for art development, which not only strengthens the connotation of art, but also makes them more regional and cultural. In the lifestyle dimension Shandong province's unique living traditions and farming culture provide valuable materials for art development. By delving deeper into these elements, it is possible to design souvenirs with more regional characteristics and cultural values, and the traditional festival dimension. The Spring Festival and Zhoucun Xinzi Festival are not only the spiritual sustenance factor of Shandong people. Using these elements of festivals, art can be developed at a strong cultural atmosphere to meet people's pursuit of a better life. Based on the findings, it leads to strong support and guidance for the cultural and creative industry in Shandong Province, and helps promote the development of souvenir products in Shandong University.

The Guiding Role of Humanistic Spirit in Sittes Urban Design Philosophy in Protecting Historical Districts A Case Study of Qingdao Guantao Road Historical and Cultural District

The basic block texture and design principles of historical preservation districts in Qingdao originate from the urban design carried out during the German colonial period in Qingdao, and the urban design during the German colonial period was mainly guided by the Sittes urban design philosophy prevalent in the West in the early 20th century. Camillo Sittes urban design philosophy, which adheres to artistic principles, criticizes pure functionality and calls for humanistic spirit, advocates for the harmony between technicality and artistry, and adopts a speculative attitude. This paper will focus on analyzing the significant importance of its humanistic spirit in urban design and its application in guiding the protection and renewal of historical districts in Qingdao.

Commemoration of body donors in a religiously diverse society: A tale of two Korean medical schools.

Although a diversity of religions exists in South Korea, with Buddhism and Christianity (Protestantism and Catholicism) being the two main faiths, Korean beliefs are deeply rooted in Confucianism. Despite the notion that the Confucian norm of filial piety discourages body donation to medical science, there has been a mindset shift in favor of body donation, driven by a heightened awareness of the body bequest programs and the care and dignity accorded to the altruistic body donors, together with the institution of commemorative services to honor them. As spirituality and religion are known to be factors that influence body donation, how religious- and non-religious-based memorial services are held to honor the donors as exemplified by two Korean medical schools-from a public university with no religious affiliation and from a Protestant-based university-are described here. The key concept of expressing gratitude and respect for the donors and their family members has positively impacted body bequest programs in this multi-religious society. Commemorative services held to pay tribute to the altruistic body donors may play an important role in inspiring a humanistic spirit in students, regardless of religious or non-religious beliefs, as exemplified by the two Korean medical schools. The takeaway here is that the elevation of spirituality in memorial services effectively resonates with society, thereby demonstrating the impact of spiritual principles independent of religious influence.

The correlation between parents' education attainment and humanistic literacy of eight-year medical students.

To explore the content, ways, and methods of family education in cultivating students' humanistic literacy. We used a cross-sectional study and collected questionnaire data from 616 eight-year clinical medical students of Central South University by a convenience sampling survey. To determine the influence of parents' educational attainment on children's humanistic literacy, the students were mainly divided into two groups including parents' education attainment was college or above (Group B) and parents' education attainment below college (Group A). Non-parametric tests are used to test the differences between the two groups in humanistic spirit, interpersonal communication, humanistic knowledge and ability, and development planning. Group B had better social morality and a sense of social responsibility than group A (P=0.024, P=0.001). Compared to group A, students in group B could better integrate into the new environment, communicate with students from different institutes, and take an active part in activities (P=0.001). In a nutshell, students in group B had more excellent humanistic knowledge and ability and could consult medical literature and write in Chinese or English more proficiently than group A (P=0.0001, P=0.0001). We found that the eight-year medical students whose parents' highest education attainment is college or above almost mastered a higher level of humanistic literacy. It demonstrated family humanistic literacy education is irreplaceable. We recommend systematic efforts to build a reasonable and effective family humanistic literacy education platform and form an educational synergy with school education to make the cultivation of humanistic literacy among students more efficient.

Font Layout Design Experiment Based on the Context of Wooden Elements in Shanxi Ancient Architecture

As one of the representative section of Shanxi ancient architecture, the wooden elements of Shanxi ancient architecture are the figurative carriers of humanistic spirit and historical civilisation. It has typical regional characteristics, and its remains are complete and diverse, with a more integral chronological span. Using font layout design as a method of visual transformation to carry out research and analysis based on the wooden elements of ancient architecture in Shanxi, the presentation of the theme is more vivid and novel, with a clear venation.In order to explore the font layout design based on the context of the wooden elements of ancient architecture in Shanxi, the wooden elements has been taken as the research object, the composition and characteristics of these wooden elements are analysed through the inductive method, the literature review method, and the case study method. Then the intrinsic grid system is extracted and condensed. These grid systems are used as the basis, and font layout design is used as the entry point to explore the applicability of font layout design in the context of wooden elements of ancient architecture in Shanxi based on the characteristics of wooden elements.

Reflections on integrating narrative medicine concepts into the development of pediatrics

Medicine is a continuously advancing science, characterized by the integration of multiple disciplines, ultimately focusing on the "human" aspect. Over the past half-century, there has been a global surge in efforts to reshape the humanistic spirit of medicine. Narrative medicine, a field that highly integrates medical professionalism with universal humanistic values, has developed rapidly in China from scratch over the past decade or so. This article introduces the development of narrative medicine both domestically and internationally, explains how to correctly understand the connotation of China's narrative medicine system and the significance of practicing narrative medicine. It analyzes current challenges in clinical practice, education and teaching, scientific research, doctor-patient consensus, and social recognition. Furthermore, it proposes directions for effort, namely, in the context of "greater health" and "new medical science", narrative medicine is empowered to help construct a harmonious medical narrative ecosystem, promote high-quality development in pediatrics, contribute to the innovation in medical education and talent training with humanistic strength and wisdom.

Research on the Cultural Connotation of the Imageries of Plants in Tang Poetry

The poetry of the Tang Dynasty in China has been passed down for a thousand years, among which are numerous descriptions of plant imageries, reflecting the Chinese national understanding of the world and all things within it. Based on a thorough reading, retrieval, and comprehension of the "Complete Collection of Tang Poems", this paper studies the plant imageries within Tang poetry and discusses the cultural significances of these images, including the five major imageries of bamboo, willows, pines and cypresses, lotus, and plum blossoms. By analyzing how poets integrate emotional experiences into plant imageries and thereby create unique poetic moods, the research reveals the distinctive aesthetic appeal and humanistic spirit of Tang poetry, showcasing a rich social life and a profound love for nature. Plant imageries embody the cultural connotations of the Chinese nation, and the inheritance of plant culture is the mission of literary researchers in the new era.

Research on the Path of Higher Vocational Talent Training in the New Era under the Background of Artificial Intelligence

With the advent of the era of artificial intelligence, it is difficult to rely on standardized education, and the development of The Times puts forward new requirements for talent training. The talents trained by higher vocational education in the new era should have the characteristics of growth mentality and high consciousness learning, human-machine symbiotic thinking and AI penetration skills, pioneering spirit and the ability to "break boundaries", the creative ability and practical wisdom, the combination of humanistic spirit and science and technology, human community thinking and cross-cultural action. Therefore, it is proposed that higher vocational education should focus on the target object of talent training in higher vocational colleges in the intelligent era, build a digital twin Sunac platform, form a new technology base, and develop new skills with the integration of industry and education certification. We are committed to cultivating the fertile soil for the growth of talents, and enabling the continuous emergence of high-quality skilled talents in the new era.

On Jizya as a Motive for the Tabuk Expedition: on the Ayat 9: 28–29

This publication continues the critical study (started in the fourth issue of the journal for 2019) of the dominant thesis in traditional Islamic political and legal theology about Jizya as a tribute from Non-Muslims, allegedly established by the Prophet Muhammad. In the first part of the publication presented in this issue, the traditions about the descent of verses 9: 28–29 (especially 9: 29, later known as the “Jizya verse”) as the reason for the Prophet’s establishment of the Tabuk expedition are subjected to a formal (hadithological) and substantive analysis. The exploration is conducted in line with the Reformist Modernist discourse, focusing on the disclosure of the truly humanistic spirit of prophetic Islam and the pacifist pluralistic attitude of the Qur’anic message.

The effects of hospice care education on first-year undergraduate nursing students in mainland China: A mixed-methods study

BackgroundWith the rising number of people with end-stage chronic diseases, the demand for hospice care has increased dramatically. As the future health professionals for the implementation of hospice care, undergraduate nursing students in mainland China still lack knowledge and skills of hospice care, thus hospice care education plays a vital role in its development. ObjectivesTo understand the effects of hospice care education on nursing students' death attitudes, end-of-life attitudes, humanistic care qualities, and their learning experiences. DesignThis study used a mixed-methods design. SettingA University of Chinese Medicine in mainland China. ParticipantsThe first-year undergraduate nursing students (n = 65). MethodsA mixed-methods study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a hospice care course from March to June 2021. The quantitative part included a quasi-experimental study designed with pre- and post-intervention measurements and the qualitative part included a descriptive qualitative study with semi-structured individual interviews. ResultsThe quantitative data revealed that after the course, nursing students experienced improvements in their death attitudes, end-of-life attitudes, and humanistic care qualities. Two categories were identified from the qualitative data. The category of “Gain from learning” included 4 themes (Confronting death and thinking about life; Understanding and agreeing with the idea of hospice care; Perceiving the humanistic spirit of medicine; Enhancing of the nursing discipline cognition and professional identity) and the category of “Course feedback” included 2 themes (Expressing recognition for the course arrangement; Making suggestions on the course optimization). ConclusionsHospice care education had a positive influence on nursing students. Students expressed satisfaction with the course arrangement. However, future hospice care courses should further optimize the curriculum designs by increasing the discussion of death-related topics, sharing more real clinical cases, recruiting students from different majors, and providing clinical practice, to provide high-quality nursing education for the development of hospice care.

Opportunities and challenges of traditional Chinese medicine doctors in the era of artificial intelligence.

With the exponential advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the realm of medicine is experiencing a paradigm shift, engendering a multitude of prospects and trials for healthcare practitioners, encompassing those devoted to the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This study explores the evolving landscape for TCM practitioners in the AI era, emphasizing that while AI can be helpful, it cannot replace the role of TCM practitioners. It is paramount to underscore the intrinsic worth of human expertise, accentuating that artificial intelligence (AI) is merely an instrument. On the one hand, AI-enabled tools like intelligent symptom checkers, diagnostic assistance systems, and personalized treatment plans can augment TCM practitioners' expertise and capacity, improving diagnosis accuracy and treatment efficacy. AI-empowered collaborations between Western medicine and TCM can strengthen holistic care. On the other hand, AI may disrupt conventional TCM workflow and doctor-patient relationships. Maintaining the humanistic spirit of TCM while embracing AI requires upholding professional ethics and establishing appropriate regulations. To leverage AI while retaining the essence of TCM, practitioners need to hone holistic analytical skills and see AI as complementary. By highlighting promising applications and potential risks of AI in TCM, this study provides strategic insights for stakeholders to promote the integrated development of AI and TCM for better patient outcomes. With proper implementation, AI can become a valuable assistant for TCM practitioners to elevate healthcare quality.

The humanistic spirit and aesthetic expression of contemporary industrial-themed paintings in Northeast China

The humanistic spirit and aesthetic expression of contemporary industrial-themed paintings in Northeast China

Avaliação da interação entre a cultura filosófica tradicional chinesa e as ideias de ensino superior

Abstract: The concept of higher education is the accumulation and philosophical implication of China’s excellent traditional culture, as well as the humanistic spirit and philosophical thought with Chinese characteristics. However, the current concept of higher education has problems, such as inaccurate target positioning, emphasizing theoretical teaching, neglecting practice and being difficult to adapt to market and social needs. How to solve these problems and promote the concept of higher education to glow with new vitality in the new era is currently an urgent issue to be solved. Therefore, this article focused on traditional Chinese philosophical culture and explored the interactive relationship between traditional Chinese philosophical culture and higher education concepts. This article attempted to analyze the relationship between traditional Chinese philosophical culture and higher education concepts from the perspective of their interaction, significance and ways to achieve interaction. The study found that the interaction between traditional Chinese philosophical culture and higher education concepts is of great significance, and it was an important starting point for educational reform to demonstrate new achievements in the new era. This article hoped that the study of the interactive relationship between the two can help people better understand the concept of higher education, better grasp the significance of higher education concepts in the new era from both knowledge and behavior, and provide more theoretical basis for higher education reform.

Ária do pensamento: exploração filosófica através da expressão da música vocal

Abstract: Philosophy significantly contributes to the inheritance of human thought and the humanistic spirit. Traditional explorations in philosophy, often rational and abstract, may struggle to engage deeply with human emotions and experiences. This article delves into the expression of philosophical ideas through vocal music, particularly during the Romantic era, to bridge this gap. By examining the integration of philosophical concepts into 19th-century vocal compositions, the study highlights how vocal music can serve as a potent medium for philosophical discourse. It explores the symbiotic relationship between vocal music and philosophy, analyzing how arias express and pursue philosophical inquiries. This research evaluates the role of vocal music in philosophical exploration through three dimensions: emotional expression, conceptual communication and inspirational impact. The findings aim to demonstrate the transformative power of music to convey philosophical thoughts, inspiring deeper contemplation of life, existence and values, and encouraging a reevaluation of the unique capacity of vocal music to communicate profound ideas.