Spiritual Foundations Research Articles

Роль научного наследия С. Л. Франка в развитии психологического человекознания

The relevance of this article is determined by the need for a scientific study of the psychological aspects of the spiritual and moral sphere of human existence against the background of the multifaceted crisis of modern civilization. The isolation of the psychological aspect in human consciousness is decided through an appeal to the domestic philosophical and psychological tradition of the pre-revolutionary period. In particular, the philosophical and psychological heritage of S.L. Frank, who was not only an outstanding Christian philosopher, but also a psychologist, is being considered. Frank's study of psychological ideas relies on the history of psychology and on the psychology of the spiritual and moral sphere of human existence. In particular, the following is considered a) the influence of Frank's scientific heritage on the "psychology of gnoseology", his contribution to b) human macrodescription; in this regard, the concepts of "soul", "mental life", "love", "consciousness", "personality" and "psychological health" are considered), and c) understanding the spiritual foundations of social life. Parallels are drawn with the understanding of other scientists of these and other psychological categories. The key theoretical and methodological provisions of Frank's creative heritage, which are important for the development of psychological science, are emphasized. The relevance of Frank's philosophical and psychological heritage is justified in the light of information and psychological psycho-manipulatory influences on a modern man. The special significance of Frank's legacy is emphasized for the development of a holistic approach to human psychology. Frank's philosophical reflections are compared with modern psychological ideas about the structure and development of the personality, about the spiritual and moral foundation of social relations. The importance of revealing the spiritual and moral foundations of interpersonal relations is emphasized. The starting point of the concept is the idea of the rootedness of human existence in God. The ways of subsequent research of the philosophical and psychological heritage of S.L Frank are outlined.

BUDGET POLICY IMPACT ON THE HUMAN INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER POST-WAR RECOVERY OF THE OF UKRAINIAN ECONOMY

Abstract. The article is devoted to the definition of the features of human intellectual potential development in the context of modern specific forms of digitalization and the role of budget policy in supporting it in the conditions of recovery of the economy of Ukraine. The research used methods of abstraction, analytical evaluation, generalization, and a systematic approach. The peculiarities of the formation of the information society and the role of the intellectual component of human potential in its development are determined. Attention is drawn to the fact that formal institutes for the development of a comprehensive information system have been formed and continue to be established in Ukraine, but the informal institutional component remains underdeveloped. The importance and necessity of developing the institutional and spiritual foundations of youth in the conditions of modernization of the national economy of Ukraine is emphasized. A number of modern specific forms of digitization are outlined, which require increasing the effectiveness of training specialists in the field of higher education, in particular in areas that shape human intellectual potential in the conditions of war and post-war economic recovery, and at the same time shape, along with the professional qualities of young people, their spiritual culture. It is emphasized that an integral component of the spiritual culture of youth is language as a means of communication, education, and the transmission of artistic and aesthetic information. It is argued that a special place among the directions of modernization of the national economy belongs to the development of a responsible budget policy, which will contribute to the development of society in general, implementing the priority areas of effective financing of human potential, in particular its intellectual and spiritual components in the context of the formation of new forms and spheres of their implementation in the conditions of martial law and the need to restore the country’s economy. Keywords: digital society, funding priorities, intellectual potential, human intellectual potential, budget policy.

Theoretical complexity and practical significance of the manifestations of the interaction of religion and law

Purpose. To prove the impossibility of the disappearance of the phenomenon of religiosity in society and the obvious facts of the influence of religion on the processes of formation and development of law. Method. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis of many historical sources and the conclusion that religion is in fact the spiritual cradle of law. The methodological basis of the study is a system of conceptual approaches, general scientific and special legal methods, as well as methods of scientific knowledge: anthropological, idealistic, demanding research, systemic, communicative approaches, and methods such as historical-legal, comparative-legal and more. Results. In the course of the research it was substantiated that three things are necessary for initiating legal communication: knowledge of law (intellectual element), activity (volitional element), and - without a doubt - consciousness (spiritual element). After all, only the spiritual identifies the first two. Only the spiritual component fills with "legal light", content, purpose, spirit of law, legal connection, guarantees them from transformation at best into a formal scheme, at worst - into criminal chaos, and law itself is not law. Scientific novelty. It is established that the relationship between religion and law without taking into account the deep spiritual foundations of society, which are "on the other side" of ideas, no freedom of the individual, human rights, responsibility and personal guilt (and hence the legal tradition as a whole) However, science continues to have a negative attitude towards religion as a means of regulating social relations, which ultimately prompted us to try to consider this problem. Practical significance. Consideration of these problems is of purely practical interest, because in the context of methodological pluralism of modern jurisprudence, overcoming ideological monism and drawing on the experience of foreign jurists, the task is to reconsider the main issues of law in the system of social regulation. It should also be noted that despite a certain "renaissance" of religious themes, which is observed in modern legal literature, in scientific works there are almost no attempts to theoretically develop the relationship between religion and law.

Ontologische Voraussetzungen der geistlichen Begleitung in gemeinschaftlicher Spiritualität

In the history of spirituality, a way to search for the wisdom facilitating the imitation of wise people’s lives has been developed. This sort of spiritual guidance had been developed by the desert fathers and mothers, in the cloisters, and through the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. An important step in the achievement of spiritual guidance is a search for a guide to help the guided person learn to discern the spirits. The discernment of spirits is to help one in selecting the goals and means of one’s activities of self-improvement. Spiritual guidance can be provided by individual men and women, but also by communities. A specific type of communitarian spiritual guidance was developed within the Focolare Movement, founded by Chiara Lubich, who understood God as love. Forsaken Jesus and Jesus who dwells in unity can be considered a foundation of this communitarian spirituality. The mystical experiences of Chiara Lubich in Paradise ‘49 point to the fact that this spirituality is premised upon an ontology, which has been developed into a Trinitarian ontology by Klaus Hemmerle.

In search for a spiritual authority. Shi’i clergy in Iranian post-revolutionary cinema

ABSTRACT The current study deals with the filmic representation of Shi’i clergy in post-Revolutionary Iranian cinema. The intention of this article is threefold. First, it aims to analyse the presence of religious scholars in film production. Secondly, it attempts to characterize different approaches to the topic undertaken by the filmmakers, to consider the relationship between cinematography, the reality of contemporary Iran, and the approach undertaken by the authorities towards cultural production. The enquiry will be illustrated by movies made during the last 20 years, which will be close read and placed within historical and socio-political context. The emergence of the ruling clergy and its politicization, which followed the Revolution, has given rise to resentment against this group, which has not only grown institutionally, but has increasingly distanced itself from society. I will argue that Iranian films picturing Shi’i clergy, although containing a certain amount of criticism, constitute a response to the image crisis of the clergy. Recognizing the true spiritual foundation of the clerical institution and focusing on the positive dimension of clergy activity, these films stay in line with the regime’s policy.

Spiritual foundations of socio-political activities of women in Uzbekistan

   The article discusses legal acts adopted in the republic to ensure the rights and interests of women, strengthen their position in society, and recognize them as important participants in development. It also provides facts about the work done. The protection of women's rights in our republic, the strengthening of their place in society are reflected in the opportunities provided to them. The decrees and resolutions adopted in this direction are an opportunity for their comprehensive support.In our country, there is an increase in the level of political and legal culture and social activity of women in all levels of state and public administration, the judicial and legal system, the activities of non-governmental organizations, social systems, in general, in all spheres of public life. First of all, the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the action strategy for 2017-2021, the law “on guarantees of equal rights and opportunities for women and men”, and then the “strategy for achieving gender equality in Uzbekistan until 2030” serve as the basis for ensuring the activity of women in social and political processes. As evidence, we can cite the fact that the number of women in the Senate and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis meets world standards. In addition, the growing number of women among specialists in all fields, their performance of official duties on an equal basis with men testify to the level of gender equality in the Republic. Sufficient work has also been done in the Republic to provide housing for those in need of social protection, the disabled, and women with many children. By providing them with jobs, allocating preferential loans, and providing subsidies, women were given opportunities for self-realization in society. "Women's Notebook" was organized and socially protected. The State has also allocated additional funds to train women in additional professions and organized training courses. The establishment of the badge "Mo'tabar ayol", the State Prizes named after Zulfiya is an expression of the recognition of women in society. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that girls who receive a state grant receive an additional place in higher education. Subsequent state control over their employment is the basis for the protection of their rights. Respect for women in society ensures that the next generation of this society will be healthy, educated and modern.

The art of propaganda: marketing nationhood through visual imagery

PurposeDuring the 17th century, the Dutch Republic sought to project a positive global image centred around the principles of economic endeavour, moral stewardship and military resilience. By illustrating one way in which the country sought to communicate its international position, the paper aims to provide an early example of political diplomacy and reputation management.Design/methodology/approachPictorial narratives provide an important but often underutilised insight into our cultural, social and economic history. As works of art were considered legitimate and authoritative forms of communication, their importance can lie beyond any aesthetic accomplishment. Using established iconographic techniques, this paper deconstructs and interprets the meaning contained within a specific genre painting, The Young Mother (1658) by Gerrit Dou.FindingsRather than being devoid of meaning, The Young Mother represents a narrative purposely constructed to symbolise the cultural, religious and economic character of the United Provinces. It celebrates success through global trade, innovation and enterprise while simultaneously reminding audiences of the country’s moral and spiritual foundations. Like the patriotic allegory of De Hollandse Maag protecting the sacred space of the hortus conclusus, the painting is a secular representation of the new Loca Sancta.Originality/valueWhile acknowledging that The Young Mother has been praised for its visual qualities, this paper maintains that any broader political significance has been largely overlooked. The analysis and findings therefore offer original interpretations from which new conclusions are drawn.

Биологическое и социальное — два ракурса идентичности человека в контексте медицинской этики

At present, the most important problems of medical ethics related to the issues of fair access to medicine and health care as the main human benefits are of particular importance. In this regard, the study of biological and social foundations seems to be especially relevant, allowing us to consider a person not only as a user of medical services, but also as a sense-m aking center, influenced by the value-driven norms and societal ideas. The aim of the study is to consider the following two aspects of conceptualizing a person in medical ethics: his/her biological and social status. Dialectical method, system analysis, cultural and phenomenological approaches constitute the article’s methodological basis. Based on the discussion undertaken in modern scientific literature, these allow us to come to an understanding of a person in the system of medical ethics. It is noted that consideration of a person in the context of issues of medical ethics goes, first of all, in two main directions: first, the role of a person is revitalized in the process of choosing treatment methods and understanding the degree of risk associated with the treatment and prevention of his person as a biological being; the second is the immersion of a person, engaged in decision-m aking, into the system of values and traditions of society. It is shown that the second aspect is connected with the understanding of a citizen as a social being. Comprehension of a person should be undertaken through the study of his moral, spiritual, emotional, physical and biological foundations of being; at the same time, biological and social approaches should not act separately, but in unity, and lead to a holistic concept of man.

Business and Religion: The Intersection of Faith and Finance

Business and Religion: The Intersection of Faith and Finance

Assessment of Perceived Psychosocial Effects of Single Parenting on Academic Performance of Student of Achievers University Owo, Ondo State

Background: The child’s home is a primary agent of education where the child acquires socialization. The home lays the psychological, psychosocial, moral and spiritual foundation in the overall development of the child. Life as a result of single parenting can be stressful for both the students and their parents. Aim: This study aimed to explore emotional challenges facing single parenting respondents; social challenges faced by respondents from single parents and the influence of single parenting on the academic performance of respondents.

Мультикультурализмнің мәдени-әлеуметтік негіздері

The article analyzes the philosophical, cultural and spiritual foundations of multiculturalism in the era of globalization. It is assumed that multiculturalism is a philosophy of multiculturalism aimed at preserving and developing the religious, cultural, and racial identity of citizens of different ethnic groups. The article emphasizes that multiculturalism contributes to the further development of Kazakh society. An analysis of the theoretical foundations of the postmodern paradigm of the concept of multiculturalism are philosophically analyzed with its definitions and main characteristics.

Contemplating the spirituality of scholarship.

Contemplation has been defined as "taking a long loving look at the real."In the realm of the scholarship of nursing and midwifery, the pulls and counterpulls between disease and illness and between patient and person, for example, require that scholars and practitioners develop an understanding of the way their minds work and of the way they come to know. This dialogue takes a (short) loving look at the foundations of spirituality and spiritual development in human consciousness and invites readers to contemplate and appreciate their lives as scholars and practitioners.

Moral Foundations of the Theory of Education in Russian Neo-Kantianism

The article discusses the specificity of constructing pedagogical research within the tradition of Russian Neo-Kantianism. The emphasis is placed on two aspects: 1) philosophy and pedagogy complement each other within the framework of practical philosophy in determining the teleological reason for learning and upbringing, and 2) spiritual and moral foundations determine the efficiency of the process of forming a free and creative individual. The specific features of S.I. Hessen’s concept of moral education in relation to Natorp’s theory of social pedagogy are identified. A comparative analysis of methodological approaches of A.I. Vvedensky and A.V. Veideman to the identification of the purpose of education and upbringing is conducted. The novelty of the study is presented through the actualization of insufficiently studied scientific works of Russian Neo-Kantians, who shared the same field of philosophical discourse with Western European philosophical questions. The relevance of the study is determined by the significance of spiritual and moral values in the context of institutional education. Based on the complex examination as well as the historical and philosophical reconstruction, the general trend of pedagogical research of Russian Neo-Kantians toward the formation of distinct awareness of freedom and its limits is outlined. In the conclusion of the article the authors formulate the statements that have potential for historical and philosophical research, as well as for identification of effective models of correlation of scientific knowledge and spiritual and moral values.

The Factor of Sustainability of Ethnic Culture in the Global World: To the Concept of Cultural Federalism

The article proposes the concept of cultural federalism, which contributes to the sustainability of ethnic cultures in the era of global unification. The new understanding of federalism revives the meanings of modernity, contributing to the synergy of Russia’s multinational culture, overcoming alienation, and disintegration of multiculturalism.The novelty of the topic lies in the substantiation of the concept of cultural federalism vs ethno-federalism. The concept is adequate to the cultural situation of modern Russia, its multinational cultural capital, capable of countering the secession with the integration model of interaction and mutual enrichment of cultural programs. The cultural federalism contributes to the development of a national Russian idea, the absence of which reduces the effect of national consolidation and nation-building.The proposed concept serves as a tool for resolving the contradiction between the form and content of the “sleeping” ethnic federalism. The article considers the dialectical self-development of the federation subjects entering the era of organic socio-cultural modernization. This is expressed by the ethno-cultural renaissance in the field of art. Thus, the ethno-modern in the art of Yakutia demonstrates productivity, ensuring the sustainability of the ethnic cultures of the North-East of Russia from the erosion of their moral and spiritual foundations.

Analysis and Comparative of Grimas Actor Model in Pictures and Story of Sheikh Sanan

Attention to the narrative structure of stories from the twentieth century followed the science of linguistics and then semiotics as a branch of science. The narration of Sheikh Sanan is the most famous and longest story of Attar, which has been analyzed many times in terms of literature, narration and artistic since its creation. In the field of narration, Grimas proposed a comprehensive rule for analyzing the spiritual foundations of the text by recognizing its linguistic structures, and based on this, he proposed the study of characters and their actions based on the three verbs of wanting, knowing and being able.Also, the use of active-passive, transmitter-receiver and inhibitor-helper interaction actors and And highlighting by contrasts are items that can be seen in addition to the story in the images and drawings created from it and provide an artistic area of the story. This research has been done in a descriptive-analytical manner with the aim of recognizing, analyzing and adapting the characters of the story and drawing based on Grimas’ action model and has analyzed two drawings of Sheikh Sanan’s story and matching it with the story. The research questions are: What are the personality patterns of the actor used in the story and drawings of Sheikh Sanan? How verbal and conceptual contrasts are used in stories and drawings? The results show that all the models of active, passive, transmitter, receiver, inhibitor, helper are used in the story and paintings. The difference is that in the paintings of Mantiq al-Tair, the pattern of deterrent action is very weak and there is no supporting actor. Painters have used other elements such as nature, architecture, color, viewing angle, etc. to compensate for verbal. The research is done with a comparative approach and using library studies.

Book Review: Groome, H. Thomas: What Makes Education Catholic: Spiritual Foundations

Book Review: Groome, H. Thomas: <i>What Makes Education Catholic: Spiritual Foundations</i>

Arctic Marine Hunters in the Documentary Film: The Book of the Sea

Aleksei Vakhrushev’s documentary film, entitled The Book of the Sea (2018), is an ethnographic film belonging to visual anthropology. It depicts the daily survival of the Arctic sea hunters of Chukotka. The narrative structure of The Book of the Sea unfolds in two lines: one is the current life of the Eskimo (Yupik) and Chukchi people, who continue the tradition of sea hunting in the Bering Strait of the Far East of Russia, and the other is ancient myths, especially the story of “the woman who gave birth to a whale” that forms their spiritual foundation. The former is embodied in live action and the latter in animation, completing this film in a hybrid form called “animated documentary.” This article examines how live-action documentary and imaginary animation are arranged in parallel and intersected in The Book of the Sea, removing the boundary between reality and myth, and how the modern time of the sea hunters and the ancient time in the mythology coexist and communicate with each other. In particular, we noted that the narrative unity using the double plot structure of the documentary storyline and the animation storyline, and the claymation and expression techniques that colorfully visualize the abstract realms of the myth and consciousness world, bring the theme of the film to life more effectively. The Book of the Sea satisfies its role as an ethnographic film and its perfection as film art. It shows the organic relationship between the life of modern sea hunters and the ancient Arctic maritime culture through weaving reality and myth. This unique film of visual anthropology is also used for educational purposes to preserve the traditional culture of Chukotka marine hunters.

Изучение произведений Василия Шукшина в китайском литературоведении

The subject of this work is the main themes and ideas of Russian country prose – the school that most fully reflects the essence of the Russian national mentality. Ethical issues are an integral part of the works of Vasily Shukshin. V. Shukshin’s novellas represent the wisdom, virtue and life experience of a Russian villager, an attempt is made to identify the spiritual foundations. Writers strive to find the foundations of the peasant world. Vasily Shukshin’s works are known not only in Russia, but all over the world. At the end of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, V. Shukshin’s novellas were also translated into Chinese and had a significant impact on the work of modern Chinese fiction writers of the new era. During the period of social transformations in China and the Soviet Union, a large number of peasants left the village and rushed to the cities, while their lands were abandoned, and the very attitude of man to the land changed. These processes could not but disturb the writers of the two countries, reflecting in their works on the relationship between man and nature, on national historical memory, on the connection between tradition and modernity. Thus, the question of studying the reception of V. Shukshin’s creativity in China seems to be very up-to-date. The historical and biographical methods provide a key to understanding the author’s content of such national Russian concepts as ‘home’, ‘melancholy’, ‘soul’, ‘conscience’, ‘fate’ and demonstrate the views of Chinese literary scholars on the oeuvre of Russian writers of this school. The works of Chinese literary critics are introduced into the scientific circulation.

Nurses\u2019 turnover intention, hope and career identity: the mediating role of job satisfaction

BackgroundA high turnover rate has become a critical issue in the field of nursing and how to tackle the problem of nursing turnover has received increased attention worldwide. Hope, career identity, job satisfaction may be useful for reducing turnover. The aim of this study is to explore the relationships among career identity, hope, job satisfaction, and the turnover intention of nurses, and to test the mediating role of job satisfaction on the associations of hope and career identity with turnover intention.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional design was used. A total of 500 nurses were recruited from five comprehensive tertiary hospitals using convenience sampling. The questionnaire included items about sociodemographic information as well as the Adult Dispositional Hope Scale, Nursing Career Identity Scale, Job Satisfaction Index Scale, and Nurse Turnover Intention Scale. Pearson’s correlation, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data. We describe the study in accordance with the STROBE statement.ResultsHope (r = − 0.227, p < 0.001) and career identity (r = − 0.342, p < 0.001) were negatively correlated with turnover intention. Job satisfaction played a completely mediating role on the associations of hope and career identity with turnover intention (β1 = − 0.09, β2 = − 0.33).ConclusionsJob satisfaction mediated the associations of career identity and hope with turnover intention. Thus, effective measures can be taken to enhance nurses’ hope and career identity in order to improve their job satisfaction and thereby reduce their turnover intention. Providing nurses with more support, helping them find a spiritual foundation, and holding mindful activities that stimulate positive emotions are helpful. In addition, colleges should pay more attention to instilling nursing students with career identity and nursing values.

Spiritual Heritage as the Basis of Russian Civilizational Identity

This article examines psychohistorical and ideological aspects of origin, formation and transformation of the system of spiritual and value orientations and ideals that form the basis of the socio-cultural code of Russian unique civilization in the rapidly changing world. The article is devoted to the analysis of a national system of basic moral values of Russia and the Russians, that has been formed over millennia, which, despite all the conflicts in history has stood the test of time, although it has un-&#x0D; dergone serious deformations. In the course of comparative-historical comparative analysis concerning the history of Russian unique civilization formation, the article reveals features of Russian spirituality further development.&#x0D; The circumstances of the modern period make it vital to preserve the national historical heritage, strengthen spiritual foundations, protect the Russian language and literature from decay, preserve the people’s identity «matrix», a cultural code of our civilization, the system of life-affirming ideals and values laid down by our ancestors millenniums ago. As a result, they have adapted it to the changing conditions of life.