Integrative Worldview Research Articles

Optimising Worldviews for a Flourishing Planet: Exploring the Principle of Right Relationship

Worldviews, the foundational assumptions guiding human behaviour and societal systems, are pivotal in shaping planetary health and human flourishing. This paper discusses two divergent worldviews that have prevailed in human populations over time and which are still evident today: the Holistic/Non-linear Worldview, which emphasises interconnectedness and harmony with nature, and the Dualistic/Linear Worldview, which prioritises human-centric activities and the more recent exploitation of nature. The characteristics of human worldviews are explored, including how these are formed in early life via the vital role of human communication and storytelling and the expressive role of the arts. To support the future of human flourishing, this paper makes the case for an integrative worldview that would enable us to embrace paradox and complexity, to seek synthesis, and to promote an integrated approach that reconciles the tensions between seemingly opposing ways of understanding our world. The principle of “Right Relationship”—fostering reciprocal, respectful, and sustainable interactions between humans and the natural world—is examined as a possible framework that could be employed to help humanity navigate today’s global crises and create the conditions for a sustainable, flourishing future.

Tensions between inclusion and change in worldview education: can Joe F. Kincheloe’s bricolage help teachers navigate them?

ABSTRACT This paper delineates tensions that arguably are inherent to integrative Worldview Education in plural societies, due to the subject’s dual commitment to imperatives of inclusion and change. The imperative of inclusion stems from the subject’s mandate to integrate the whole plurality of pupils in society, whereas the imperative of change stems from the subject’s mandate to promote certain aims and values over others. The task of handling such tensions can be daunting, and teachers need resources that enable them to do so. The main aim of this paper is thus to provide a critical examination of the metaphor of bricolage, as it was conceptualised by Joe L. Kincheloe, in search of such resources. The examination points to the following chain of argument: (1) Kincheloe’s bricolage contains its own tensions between inclusion and change, due to its application of multiple methods, methodologies, and perspectives, combined with a desire to promote social change. (2) There is a strong overlap between the two sets of tensions. (3) Teachers should be aware of the distinct political and philosophical underpinnings of Kincheloe’s bricolage, and how these can create new tensions, possibly productive ones, if teaching and learning in Worldview Education is framed as bricolage work.

D.A. Khomyakov’s Social Philosophy

In the article the author examines the social philosophy of D.A. Khomyakov, which is a theoretical explication of the “Orthodoxy. Autocracy. Nationality” formula. The author shows that in this formula Orthodoxy is interpreted not only as a system of dogmas, canons and traditions, but as an integral worldview of the people, formed by this system for many centuries. Accordingly, nationality and autocracy are not something external to Orthodoxy, but constitutes the forms of its concrete historical embodiment in the life of the people. Such understanding of “Uvarov’s formula” gives it a universal meaning, not tied to a specifi c era, but indicating the “ideal” principles of the life of Orthodox people, which cannot always be realized, but are a kind of “canon” of the historical existence of Russia. Proceeding form this, D.A. Khomyakov gives an Orthodox interpretation of a number of “issues” of modernity: about the social system, culture, science, feminism, etc.

통합심리학적 관점에서 본 무학자초의 선 수행 탐구

This paper is to find the purpose and meaning of proper practice through the study of Seon practice by Muhakjacho, who practiced infant behavior as a bodhisattva's practice method. To this end, the life and achievements of Muhakjacho and his Seon thought were examined, and Ken Wilber's developmental model of integrated psychology was presented as a research method. As a result, the inner driving force of Muhakjacho was revealed as an integrated world view and a path to awakening. In addition, in the practice of infant behavior, special training was required for proper practice. This is because if you do not distinguish between Nirvana and Priority, there may be a pre/second error in the infant row. Therefore, this study reveals that regular and steady spiritual training and meditation training are necessary.

통합심리학적 관점에서 본 무학자초의 선 수행 탐구

This paper is to find the purpose and meaning of proper practice through the study of Seon practice by Muhakjacho, who practiced infant behavior as a bodhisattva's practice method. To this end, the life and achievements of Muhakjacho and his Seon thought were examined, and Ken Wilber's developmental model of integrated psychology was presented as a research method. As a result, the inner driving force of Muhakjacho was revealed as an integrated world view and a path to awakening. In addition, in the practice of infant behavior, special training was required for proper practice. This is because if you do not distinguish between Nirvana and Priority, there may be a pre/second error in the infant row. Therefore, this study reveals that regular and steady spiritual training and meditation training are necessary.

Agama dan Marketplace : Muslim Baru Sebagai Arus Utama Dalam Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Global

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of Muslim consumers both Indonesia and globally in contributing to GDP as a whole, through the marketplace. In addition, how are the concepts and ethics used by global Muslim consumers in making purchase transactions in the marketplace. The method used is a qualitative method with a formal ontology analysis content approach from the unity of the religious and economic fields built within the realm of interconnecting and organically integrated moral, social and economic values. A phenomenological model of an integrated world view that applies to systemic concepts. The results show that there are four forms of Muslims in accepting share with marekeplace 1) rationalist 2) affective 3) apathetic 4) compromising. Meanwhile, the contribution of Muslim income to the global market sector shows that there are four main currents of Muslims in transactions, namely the creation of a new Muslim market share, 2) the middle class of Muslims, 3) the role of immigrants in forming new markets and the creation of a new Muslim road map (Muslim resegregation).

Humanism: The “Third Denomination” or “Leading Culture”

After the unification of Germany in 1990, German society became less religious. There is a significant part of the population that does not consider itself belonging to any religion/religious community (Konfessionslos). They do not have a single, integral worldview. However, they are mostly non-religious, and their number has been steadily growing in recent years (now about 40% of the population). Under these conditions, the secular organizations operating in the country seek to attract the interest of this group by offering alternatives to religious culture and worldview. The paper examines the two most influential concepts of secular humanism promoted in Germany, as well as the organizations that promote them. The concept of humanism as a “third denomination” implies the unification of Konfessionslos under the auspices of the German Humanist Union, which represents its members and helps them to cultivate a secular worldview. The concept of humanism as a “leading culture” suggests radically changing the status quo, proclaiming the values of humanism and Enlightenment at the state level, starting their dissemination in schools, and depriving religious organizations of existing privileges. The study examines the prerequisites for the emergence of both concepts, their possible connections with other secular traditions, and the prospects for their success concepts in the future. In particular, an attempt is made to reconstruct the identities of the Konfessionslos in order to determine their role in the processes of secularization. It is shown that the basics and features of the concepts are closely related to the practice of those organizations promoting them. Additionally, the theses of S. Schröder on different types of organizations are critically considered. It is shown that the composition and moods of citizens who do not belong to religious organizations or to convinced believers play a great role in the potential success of the concepts. We describe previous studies of this population group, and show the need for a more thorough study. Finally, we draw conclusions on the relationship of competing concepts and their position in the general logic of secularization processes.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUITY IN THE FIELD OF ART SYNTHESIS FOR THE INTEGRITY OF THE URBAN CENTER ENVIRONMENT

The article is devoted to consideration of the requirements for organic unity, harmony and integrity of the synthesis of arts in the architectural environment, which made such unique buildings – temples and theaters of antiquity, Gothic cathedrals, medieval urban complexes, ensembles of the Renaissance and the era of modernism – the basis of cultural memory, ignoring which is tantamount to human cultural degradation. The theory of the synthesis of architecture and fine arts substantiates the connections between different types of art by their nature, through which architecture ensures the achievement of a holistic unity of various spatial and visual systems. Any historical style of the past can rightly be regarded as the result of an organic synthesis of arts and architecture, but one should keep in mind that stylistic integrity was not the goal of synthesis but came from the integral worldview context of a particular era, embodying the unity of society’s material and spiritual culture. Socially aggravated turning points in the art of the era of "machine" industrial capital in the half of the 19th century gave birth to the idea of eliminating socio-ideological contradictions by the united efforts of all types of arts that have undergone an active separation, disunity and "Stankovism". New currents of the 20th-century, a period of functional (constructivist) architecture, define it as a synthesis of artistic and industrial principles, which are characterized by the truthfulness of forms that excludes any synthetic connection with fine arts. However, L. Corbusier sees the unity of the syntax of architecture, painting and sculpture based on the principle of determining the points of the highest intensity in the architectural ensemble. A complex structure of connections “reality – artist – viewer” is inherent in the integrated work of art synthesis as a form of reflection of the real world. The creative concepts of an architect and an artist must have common ideological and visual tasks, an understanding of aesthetic reality, artistic scale, compositional regularities, etc. The historical experience of creating architectural and urban spatial compositions demonstrates that the interaction of arts touches on the essential issues of the formation of each type of plastic arts, issues of the unity of the artistic culture of the era, style. However, simultaneously with the recognition of the undoubted artistic value of the masterpieces created and tested over the centuries in the field of synthesis of arts in the architectural environment of historical cities, highly professional criticism from the elitist – philosophers, thinkers, outstanding architects and representatives of other types of arts, such as Ortega-y-Gasset, Jean Baudrillard, E. Fromm, K. Teplitz, A. Sokal, J. Brickman, D. Chapperfield et al., received the postmodernist boom at the end of the 20th – beginning of the 21st centuries. They realized that it was inconceivable without the pseudo-philosophy of mass culture with its permissiveness to please the nouveau riche, which flooded architecture with pseudohistoricism of pseudo-styles. Today's state of aggressively ignoring the leading principles of Function, Tectonics and Form requires an uncompromising separation of the aristocracy of architectural-aesthetic canons from mass cultural pop art in the field of synthesis of architecture and other types of arts.

The Relationship Between Yoga and Spirituality: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research.

ObjectiveBoth yoga practice and spirituality are associated with beneficial mental health outcomes. Within yoga research, however, spirituality is still a widely neglected area. The present systematic review aims to explore empirical studies, which do, in fact, investigate the relationship between yoga and spirituality in order to provide an overview and future directions for research on this topic. The review examines whether available empirical research supports an association between yoga practice and spirituality and, if so, which specific aspects of spirituality are associated with yoga practice.MethodsThe systematic review followed the PRISMA guideline (Prospero registration number: CRD42020155043). Empirical studies written in English, German, or Hungarian language were selected from a database search in Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and Science Direct. A total of 30 studies met the final inclusion criteria.ResultsAccording to the quantitative and qualitative studies reviewed, yoga practice seems to be positively associated with spirituality. This association concerns various aspects of spirituality, such as spiritual aspirations, a search for insight/wisdom, an integrative worldview, a sense of meaning and peace, faith, hope, compassion, and happiness within. To harness the potential spiritual benefits of yoga, regular practice appears to be essential. Yoga practitioners seem to have both physical and spiritual motives for practicing. At least in Western societies, however, physical intentions are more prevalent than spiritual ones. The meaning of spirituality for yoga practitioners is also discussed. Due to risk of bias of the majority of the reviewed studies, however, outcomes must be taken with caution.ConclusionYoga practice may be positively associated with several aspects of spirituality. For more evidence, further investigation of the topic is suggested. Particularly, we propose the inclusion of holistic forms of yoga practice and a comparison of Eastern and Western approaches to yoga.

Lyubimova T. B. (1941–2020): Tradition and Civilization

the article provides an overview of the work of T. B. Lyubimova, an original Russian thinker, a representative of the aesthetic school of the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences. During her rich creative life, Tatyana Borisovna has explored a wide range of the most intriguing topics: the aesthetic categories of the comic / tragic and the sociology of music, the metaphysical dimension of politics and the ideology of modernization, initiatory traditions and the profanation of the spiritual. She was interested in the issues of the formation of the spiritual elite, the essence of metaphysical goal-setting, theater as a liturgical practice. The big theme of her life was traditionalism as an integral worldview system and a view of the world of a single tradition, the traces of which T. B. Lyubimova reconstructed from ancient philosophy, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Particular attention is paid to the final monograph by T. B. Lyubimova "Philosophy and Countertradition" (Moscow: Golos, 2019, 292 p.), where the author demarcates tradition, pseudo-tradition and anti-tradition and seeks to lead the reader on a razor's edge between the temptations of profaning the spiritual, mass representation of esoteric practices and their vulgar interpretation

The Theory of Worldviews from an Environmental Law Perspective

It emerges from this article that the concept of worldviews has the potency of different applications for environmental law scholars. Firstly, it can serve as an excellent theoretical framework for environmental law research. Secondly, environmental law can be further improved. Thirdly, the concept draws attention to the importance of inner/subjective factors of environmental policy and legislation. Fourthly, the concept supports the importance of an authentic deep transformation in our societies, and the promotion of an integrative worldview in order to help this transformational process. Finally, while an integrative worldview is strengthened, basic human rights shall be respected.

Revealing the place of God in the naturalistic worldviews of Leibniz and Newton using content analysis

The aim is to use examples of Leibnizian and Newtonian works to demonstrate the notion that, under certain conditions, the concept of God can function as a methodological tool for constructing an integral worldview. A content analysis of the texts of Leibniz and Newton was conducted to identify the role of God. The comparative analysis allowed the author to reveal similar aspects in these visions. The differences between Leibniz and Newton are profound, but what unites them is the diversity of their interests and their outstanding roles in the discovery of the analysis of infinitesimals. Natural science problems that could not be solved in the 17th century by exclusively scientific methods led to gaps in the complete view of the world. The concept of God not only made it possible to fill in such gaps, but also served as an instrument of research itself.

Russian Philosophy and the Policy of Russia

The article is devoted to the fundamental differences in the basic grounds of the Western, Eastern and Russian philosophy. When in the philosophy o the East God is perceived as the Absolute and the task of man and people is to follow His laws, the philosophy of the West adheres to consistent rationalization, which in its turn leads to the perception of God “from the outside” and notionally by an independent individual and in the course of certain evolution results in the rejection of the integral world view- “the truth is that there are many variants of truth”. Russian philosophy interprets the world as the unity of faith, thought and love that can be described as the principle of the believing mind. Due to this conciliar integrity this philosophy has the gift of speculation and the possibility to see spiritual light in the objective reality. It’s not possible to separate man, and especially his thought, from God, and this postulate makes Russia the land of future, which can preserve the world for the man, and the man for God.

Weaving the Body and the Cosmos

Abstract This paper explores the cultural context and ecological implications of two menstrual festivals in northeastern India: Rajaparba in Orissa and Ambuvaci in Kamakhya, Assam. We argue that these festivals are extremely fruitful sites to explore questions of women and power in religious communities where the Goddess is a central focus as well as their ecological implications for an integral worldview. These festivals, usually held at the beginning of the monsoon when the Hindu Goddess menstruates, are times when the earth is regenerated, when the body of the Goddess is regenerated, and when women and communities are regenerated in various ways. Participants report that pilgrimages to these festivals are indeed transformative and have positive impacts on their lives. As a result, we critique feminist arguments that claim that Hinduism is the basis for women’s social disempowerment, and as a result, the only meaningful social change must occur on a secular basis. We also use these festivals to critique contemporary feminist developmentalist ideologies.

Psychological aspects of formation of ecologically relevant behavior of students of the faculty of agriculture

The article provides an analysis of studies showing the need for a psychological approach of meaning building and meaning regulation in the formation of an integral worldview, environmental values and environmentally relevant behavior of agriculture students. In conclusion, recommendations with suggestions on the use of theoretical foundations and methodological techniques of meaning for teaching students of the agricultural sector are presented.

Yapılandırmacı Öğrenme Kuramının Epistemolojik Boyutları

The constructivist learning theory, in line with the requirements of the modern society, introduces new views such as an integrated world view on education, cooperation, tolerance, questioning the outside world, discussing the live in all aspects, and evaluation of the educational practices. This study focuses on the epistemological dimensions of the constructivist learning theory, considering that there is one epistemological characterization/approach adopted by each learning theory. Therefore, the study focuses primarily on epistemology and focuses on basic qualities by comparing the paradigms of the nature of knowledge with the semantic methodology. As a result, individuals who live, act and think in social reality pre-select and anticipate this world they experience as reality in their daily lives through a series of common sense constructs. Individuals must base their experience on their reality to understand any reality in the realm of "living". But knowledge is based on an understanding of the meaning of this experience, not the experience itself. In other words, an individual's ability to make sense of his own experiences is to construct knowledge by looking at his perspective.

Reciprocal Dynamics of Dignity in End-of-Life Care: A Multiperspective Systematic Review of Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research.

Preserving terminally ill patients' dignity and well-being through dignified and holistic care has become the overarching goal in palliative care services. However, dignity is a multifaceted concept with a wide range of interpretations under different cultural contexts. The aim of this review is to understand the variations in subjective interpretations and constitutions of dignity in palliative or end-of-life care via an integrative worldview. This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline and used SPIDER tool to screen for appropriate and relevant articles for analysis. Four major databases were searched including CINAHL, ERIC, Medline, and PsycARTICLES between 2009 and 2018. Forty-eight qualitative studies that examined dignity from the perspectives of patients, family caregivers, and health-care professionals were selected for full text data analysis using thematic synthesis. Analysis of the various concepts of dignity revealed 18 themes that were further categorized into 7 conceptual categories: (1) self-determination, (2) existential liberty, (3) relational connectedness, (4) caregiving revitalization, (5) mindful humanity, (6) patient-family care, and (7) sustainable culture. These 7 categories span across individual, familial, and institutional dimensions, forming a new Dynamic Reciprocity of Dignity model. The Dynamic Reciprocity of Dignity model highlights the importance of adopting a systemic lens to address dignity-related needs and concerns at the end of life, while providing insights on how compassionate care and self-compassion can serve as the foundation of dignified care, which in turn serve as a buffer against patients' existential suffering as well as caregivers' burnout and fatigue. Recommendations for clinical practice and future research directions are discussed.

Integration of Discreteness and Continuity in Forming Mathematical World View Аmong Students

Introduction. When studying mathematics the principle of a wholeness of contents, of integration of its separate components is not always followed. The problem is in how to give students not just the sum of knowledge of separate elements of mathematics, but some holistic integrated system of ideas of the world of mathematics. The purpose of the article is to consider the way of forming an integral mathematical world view. Materials and Methods. To solve the problem, the article draws on philosophical views on the scientific picture of the world as a special form of systematization and integration of knowledge, as well as a trinitarian methodology and historical analysis. The trinitarian methodology has been increasingly used in the postnon-classical worldview. This methodology presupposes the presence of the third element in addition to two binary oppositions, which is necessary to solve the problem of binary contradictions, their integration into a single whole, as a measure of their compromise, as an ar bitrator, as a condition for their existence. Results. Based on the trinitarian methodology, the article shows that the unity of discreteness and continuity, the possibility of their integration into a single whole can be provided with the help of a fractality as the third component. The fractality is just as fundamental structural property of a matter as discreteness and continuity. Thus, it is shown that fractal geometry is not just a new branch of mathematics, it is one of the most important components of the mathematics’ world view of. By studying this section, it is possible when teaching mathematics to students the integration of continuity and discreteness, to develop a holistic intergrated mathematical world view in students. Discussion and Conclusions. For practical work in high school and university, it is also important that the study of fractal geometry contributes to the solution of the main tasks set in the Concept of Development of Mathematical Education in Russia. This is primarily to improve students’ motivation to study mathematics, developing cognitive activity among them, bringing together the learning and research, and solving the problem of the aesthetic orientation of education. Fractal geometry is also a means of integration in the teaching of mathematics and information technology. Therefore, there are all grounds for introducing schoolchildren and students to it.

Using a worldview lens to examine complex policy issues: a historical review of bushfire management in the South West of Australia

ABSTRACTThe scale and intensity of bushfire activity in Australia is likely to increase as a result of climate change. Effective bushfire management policy measures are therefore essential to minimise the interrelated social, environmental and economic impacts of fire in the landscape. This paper presents a historical review of bushfire management in the South West of Australia (SW): a bushfire prone and biodiverse region. Using a worldview framework to analyse key policy documents and literature, the paper demonstrates that the evolution of complex policy sectors such as bushfire management, is influenced not only by scientific and technical developments but also as a result of changing worldviews. Adapting the Integrative Worldview Framework (IWF), seven worldview categories that dominated particular periods of history in Australia are presented. These worldview categories are then used to examine the evolution of bushfire management practice, policy and institutional arrangements relevant to the SW. The argument presented herein is that a better understanding of worldviews and how they influence complex and contentious policy fields such as bushfire management, is useful for policy analysis, reflexive practice and research. The paper suggests an integrative worldview approach, which enables opportunities for exchanges and constructive conflict between stakeholders and agencies with diverse worldviews, could contribute to creating more sustainable bushfire management. Finally, it is argued that opportunities for Indigenous and Western worldview exchanges in the bushfire management sector, through collaborative knowledge partnerships could assist the sector in both management practice and policy formulation.

In Balance. Expressing an Integrative World View through Mirroring Art Motifs

In Balance. Expressing an Integrative World View through Mirroring Art Motifs