Moral Understanding Research Articles

“Finding peace in God” – faith practices of provincial catholic students in Hanoi

Hanoi is one of the major educational centers of Vietnam. Every year, about 500,000 – 600,000 students come to Hanoi to study at colleges and universities, including provincial Catholic students. They mostly come from the northern provinces of Vietnam where Catholics live in tightly-organized, one could almost say closed, communities organized around the daily practice of their faith. For each individual, the way they express and practice their faith in the city shows that they are searching for the practical meaning that religion brings to their lives in this very different environment. Based on anthropological research and sociological surveys with a target group of provincial Catholic students in Hanoi, this study describes how they construct emergent religious identities in order to cope with unprecedented challenges to their understandings of morality and Catholic personhood. This article focuses on understanding the shift in faith practice of provincial Catholic students in Hanoi, the debates within the student community around the core issues of faith and sin, the general tolerance for behaviors -their own and others- that would not be possible in village life. Above all, it descibes, how they reach God in ways compatible with these challenging new expetiences.

“I Thought They Would at Least Love Me”: The Gay Experiences of Heteronormative Regimentation in Indian Families, a Phenomenological Ethnography

This paper inquires into the heteronormative regimes of sexual morality, focusing on the experiences of gay and queer men within the locus of family. Drawing upon a phenomenological ethnography involving interviews with the Indian gay community, this study demonstrates the disciplinary power of sexual morality over queer lives. It examines the varied strategies of moral regimentation within the locus of family, including regimenting through silencing, moral dictation, and penalizing. These strategies reflect the prevailing conservative and sex-negative attitudes in Indian society, particularly patriarchal expectations toward men and the pressure for marriage, which augments familial and social burdens on gay men, resulting in emotional distress. The cumulative effects lead to gay men living double lives, presenting a socially accepted façade while repressing their authentic queer selves, indicating a guilty conscience and internalized homophobia. These experiences correlate with risky sexual behavior, substance abuse, and overall compromised mental health. This phenomenological inquiry highlights the role of the family as a locus of moral control of queer individuals and contributes to the sociological understanding of morality as a power-relation.

The Maternal Bond in Ethics and Evolution

The scope of the humanities has been broadened by tracing the evolutionary roots of human biology. A salient example of the move in this direction is the philosophical study of ethics. Specifically, Nel Noddings’ theory of Care Ethics has made contributions to an evolutionary understanding of morality as having developed through several paths, one of them stemming from the maternal instinct. Recent scientific research on the brains of pregnant women supports Noddings’ philosophical sketch. Thus, Noddings’ work contributes to the Explaining Morality Program (EMP). The scientific models of morality in the EMP can become stronger if they can incorporate Noddings’ insights about a maternal evolutionary path to morality.

Love and anger in Amazonia and in academia: a disciple’s account of Joanna Overing’s oeuvre and teachings

In the Caquetá, Colombia, in 1995, I asked an Englishman who was doing fieldwork for his Ph.D. at Oxford for advice about graduate studies in the UK. “Maybe consider going to Joanna Overing,” he recommended. He thought that she and her students were doing the most exciting research in Amazonianist anthropology at the time. Meeting him was the first in a chain of fortunate events that led to my doing a Ph.D. under Joanna’s supervision and witnessing a golden but embattled era in her career. This is my personal account of her loves and peeves, her generous supervisory style, her theories, and her place in the history of our discipline and regional specialization, as I now see these. Regarding the latter, I focus especially on her brilliant writing on how contingent associations of Western anthropologists’ analytical terms hinder proper understanding of others’ political philosophies and ways of life; I attend as well to her attention to the centrality of moral understandings in social life, and to her participation in debates about Amazonian engagements with alterity, consanguinity, and conviviality.

Examining the Relationship Between Moral Literacy and Art Literacy of University Students

It can be said that individuals who socialize under the roof of education express their artistic understanding of the creatures they choose or be influenced by the moral understanding they choose and are influenced by. It is important how individuals paint the world with the paint of their moral character on the basis of the education they receive, rather than in which field they are educated. Painting here is a kind of art. Art is individual and has a place in almost every branch. For example, with their own morals, architects build the world, doctors heal the world, painters draw and color the world, teachers educate the world, and musicians gift the world with melodies. These created worlds are manifested by the representation of the moral aspects of the minds. Within the scope of this study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between moral literacy and art literacy of university students studying in different departments in terms of various variables. Relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research. The sample of the study consists of 242 university students studying in different departments of Kırıkkale University. As data collection tools in this study, the scales developed by Tekin (2022) in "The Moral Literacy" and Yücetoker (2014) " The Art Literacy " were used. SPSS 25.0 statistical package program was used in the analysis of the data. According to the results obtained, it has been observed that there is a positive and 'moderate' relationship between the moral literacy and art literacy levels of university students studying at different faculties and having different socioeconomic levels. With the results of this research, it is thought that it may be beneficial for higher education authorities to carry out studies in order not to limit the moral and artistic ideas and skills of young university students with their socioeconomic levels.

Pengembangan Edukasi Teknologi Melalui Game Rohani Kepada Anak-Anak Kristen Masa Kini di GKLI Sipoholon

The purpose of this study was to develop children's ability to use technology through spiritual games. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach method. Data collection using observation techniques and direct interviews with children and Sunday school teachers at GKLI Sipoholon. The results showed that the use of spiritual games has the potential to increase children's understanding of religious teachings and morality. The importance of developing spiritual education in the digital era demands creativity and innovation in providing learning to children. In an era of ever-evolving technology, education in the church environment requires an innovative approach. Spiritual games are defined as interactive game applications specifically designed to provide religious and moral learning experiences. Spiritual games are an interesting bridge to the world of Christian children. Through the development of technological media, especially spiritual games. Thus, the development of technology education through spiritual games at GKLI Sipoholon is a progressive step in educating and guiding Christian children today, in line with the mission of spiritual formation of the church.

EXPLORING MORAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICAL UNDERSTANDING IN CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: A STUDY OF TEACHING ETHICS AND AKHLAQ IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

This study investigates the moral development and comprehension of ethics and akhlaq (moral virtues) in children with learning disabilities, particularly focusing on the influence of educational practices and environmental interactions. Utilizing a sample of 15 primary schoolers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Kuantan, aged 8 to 12 years, with disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia, the study employs the Piagetian method, children evaluation, and teacher assessments to explore ethical understanding and behavior. The research integrates principles from Islamic teachings, Western ethics, and developmental psychology, particularly drawing on theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, and Bandura. Findings reveal nuanced moral perceptions among the children, with their judgments in given scenarios reflecting a combination of autonomous morality and the age-related cognitive shift in understanding actions based on intentions and consequences. The study also highlights the effectiveness of creative and adaptive teaching methods, including psychomotor activities, in enhancing moral understanding in children with learning disabilities. Teacher evaluations indicate the impact of school curriculum and individualized teaching methods on instilling ethical values. Despite its limited sample size and challenges in maintaining a controlled environment, the study provides valuable insights into the moral development of children with learning difficulties, suggesting the need for tailored educational strategies and community involvement in moral education. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of ethical development in special needs education and underscores the importance of considering cognitive, social, and environmental factors in teaching ethics and akhlaq to children with learning disabilities.

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kota Tanjungpinang

This research examines the influence of moral understanding and moral obligations on tax compliance with socialization as moderation for MSMEs in the Tanjungpinang City area. This research analyzes primary questionnaire data from 100 MSME respondents' answers in the Tanjungpinang City area. Testing research variables uses multiple linear regression analysis and moderated regression analysis (MRA). Moral obligations influence taxpayer compliance. Meanwhile, taxpayer understanding has no effect on taxpayer compliance. And socialization can moderate taxpayers' understanding and moral obligations towards mandatory compliance. The research results are expected to be taken into consideration by tax authorities to increase tax socialization to increase taxpayer compliance.

Ethics And Human Morality Communication As Social Responsibility

The environment, especially family, plays a crucial role in shaping a person's communication ethics and morality. Modern life filled with technology and globalization demands awareness of the importance of ethics and morals in communication as the basis of human behavior. As time goes by, there is a visible decline in ethical awareness, which needs to be passed on to future generations. This research proposes three main questions, namely the role and influence of human ethics and morality in communication as people in social responsibility, the challenges faced in the modern era, and the opportunities that can be taken. Research methods involve a deep understanding of ethics and morality, with results and discussions highlighting the role of communication in social responsibility. This research recognizes that ethics and morality play a key role in shaping the character of individuals and society, especially in policy and regulation making. Amid the challenges of moral pluralism and technological risks, this research emphasizes the importance of awareness of ethics and morality in building healthy relationships, creating an inclusive communication environment, and supporting the development of a better society as a whole.

Morally literate: Forging communities of moral sensitivity and care through Theatre Pedagogy

This article presents the fundamental aspects of theatre as an art form as well as a pedagogical approach and analyzes the way they shape learning in educational settings. It, then, focuses on key features of moral literacy explaining how young learners must learn to think in the context of moral education. At the last section the article explores how Theatre Pedagogy practices can be conducive to moral literacy. It is argued that a number of aspects of multi-faceted Theatre Pedagogy, such as corporeality, experiential and playful inquiry, the aesthetic and semiotic dimension and its participatory nature among others, have a strong impact on moral understanding and should be integrated in youth’s moral education.

Telaah Konsep Pendidikan Islam dalam Perspektif Hadis

This research aims to explore the concept of Islamic education from a hadith perspective in the context of a hadith course. Islamic education is an integral aspect in forming Muslim individuals who are full of religious and moral understanding. In this effort, the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad SAW have a central role in providing guidelines and principles that are relevant for education. This research conducted a survey of a number of hadiths related to education from primary sources, including Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. Through diligent analysis, we identified the main concepts emerging from these hadiths which are closely related to Islamic education. The results of this research reveal a variety of educational values, methods and principles that can be applied in the context of Islamic education. An in-depth approach to these hadiths in studying hadith courses provides a deeper understanding of how the Prophet Muhammad SAW taught religion and ethics to his people. The concepts of Islamic education taken from the perspective of this hadith provide a solid basis for developing more effective curriculum and teaching methods in Islamic religious education.

تدریس قرآن کے روائتی وجدیداسالیب:تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Understanding the Holy Qur'an is crucial for humanity, yet clarifying how an ordinary individual can directly comprehend it poses challenges. The complexity and long-term nature of Islamic sciences, coupled with the current state of the educational system, highlight the difficulties in this regard. Efforts are being made to create a more accessible approach, categorizing commonly used words in the Qur'an for streamlined memorization. Additionally, some utilize the Total Physical Interaction (TPI) method for elucidating pronouns, surpassing conventional approaches. Another modern technique involves color-coded prefixes and suffixes to enhance comprehension, enabling readers to grasp 65% to 70% of the Qur'anic meaning. Despite these innovative methods, assessing their effectiveness in facilitating the common man's understanding remains premature. This research critically evaluates these techniques, aiming to propose a new model that bridges the gap, ensuring widespread comprehension of the divine Holy book.

Innovation and practice of ideological and political education in the bilingual teaching of biochemistry

Biochemistry is a comprehensive discipline involving structure, function and interrelationships of life at the molecular level. Globally, more and more educational institutions are using bilingual teaching as a means to improve students' language ability and subject level. However, in the bilingual teaching of biochemistry, the integration of ideological and political education is often ignored, which leads to the lack of profound understanding of ideology and morality while learning academic knowledge. Therefore, the study of how to effectively integrate ideological and political education into the bilingual teaching of biochemistry has become an urgent problem to be solved. This paper aims to explore how to effectively integrate ideological and political education in bilingual teaching to improve students' academic and ideological education. The paper first analyzes the current situation and challenges of the bilingual biochemistry teaching, and then proposes a series of innovative practical strategies to strengthen the application of ideological and political education in the biochemistry teaching. Finally, the empirical study and case analysis demonstrate the effectiveness and utility of these strategies.

A helping hand

In this article, I examine responses to the taking of food items during snack time in an early childhood education classroom with deaf toddlers (18 months to three years old) who are native signers of American Sign Language (ASL). These children have grown up with exposure to ASL from deaf family members and are attending a classroom where all individuals use ASL. Through the combined analysis of ethnographic and interactional data, I argue that the teachers’ corporeal socialization of the deaf toddlers into a visual orientation leads to their development of a social and moral understanding of ownership rights within the classroom which is displayed in the children’s social awareness, social responsiveness and self-reliance in responding to food takings.

Strategi Pembelajaran Kitab Ta'lim Muta'allim Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Santri

This research aims to investigate the impact of Ta'lim Muta'allim book learning strategies on the character formation of Islamic students in boarding schools. Boarding schools play a significant role in character education and the promotion of Islamic values among their students. The Ta'lim Muta'allim book, as a classical text commonly used in boarding schools, is considered to have significant potential in shaping the character of students. The research employed a qualitative case study approach at Al-Ihsan Boarding School, located in Central Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The research participants included students and instructors at the boarding school. The findings of the research indicate that the utilization of learning strategies centered around the Ta'lim Muta'allim book significantly contributes to character formation among the students. Students engaged in deep and reflective learning about the contents of the Ta'lim Muta'allim book displayed a substantial improvement in their understanding of Islamic values, ethics, and morality. Furthermore, these learning strategies also played a role in fostering discipline, patience, and perseverance among the students. This research provides valuable insights into the importance of incorporating the Ta'lim Muta'allim book into the boarding school curriculum and employing appropriate learning strategies to achieve character development objectives. These findings can serve as a guide for other boarding schools in their efforts to enhance character education effectiveness in the face of evolving contemporary challenges.

Agency’s Moral Universe

Abstract Agency belongs to a distinctly moral understanding of the cosmos, buttressed by faith in an ultimately just and knowable universe. On some deep level, historians believe that the good will out. But looking at those moments when the agency concept creates cognitive dissonance—when, for example, Holocaust perpetrators’ “agency” was placed in the service of evil—reveals things about the moral universe historians think we inhabit. Using the example of post-1945 West Germany, the essay asks whether a shift toward increasingly diffuse forms of agency across various fields may be part of a larger historical, and not merely historiographical, pattern. In the “post-truth” early twenty-first century, will historians’ accounts of the past continue to be shaped by the idea of a benevolent and graspable universe, or will chaos make agency seem like an unrecognizable relic from a lost world?

Implementasi Pembelajaran Aqidah Akhlak Pada Peserta Didik di Madrasah Tsanawiyah Mathla’ul Anwar Baros Cibadak

Madrasah, as an Islamic educational institution, has a responsibility to equip students with a strong understanding of religion and good morals in accordance with Islamic values. However, the implementation of education in first-degree secondary schools is dominated by general lessons such as IPA and IPS compared to Islamic religious lessons in particular moral studies. Seeing the learning of ethics at the Tsanawiyah Mathla’ul Anwar Baros Cibadak Madrasah is an important step in shaping the character and morals of the pupils. This article aims to investigate how the teaching of equality has been applied in this madrasah with a focus on the pupils. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research that aims to find out how the implementation of Aqidah Akhlak learning at Mathla’ul Anwar Baros MTS Cibadak district of Lebak. The data collection method in this study uses the Observation, Interview, and Documentation methods used in ethical learning. Kata Kunci : Implementasi, Pembelajaran Aqidah Akhlak, Peserta didik. Abstract: This study seeks to see the implementation of learning subjects Aqidah akhlak, the focus of research is how the implementation of learning aqidah akhlak on students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Mathla'ul Anwar Baros Cibadak, how the results of implementation of learning aqidah akhlak on students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Mathla'ul Anwar Baros cibadak data collection methods in this study using the method of observation, interview, and documentation methods used in learning aqidah akhlak is the method of lectures, discussions and questions and answers. From the results of interviews with aqidah akhlak teachers that students are so enthusiastic in following this aqidah akhlak learning that students are able to implement this aqidah akhlak learning in their daily lives both in the school environment and outside the school environment. Keywords:Implementation, learning Aqidah morals, learners.

Educational Values in Lubuk Larangan Local Wisdom in Rantau Pandan Village, Bungo Regency, Jambi Province

This research explores the educational values embedded in the local wisdom of Lubuk Larangan in Rantau Pandan Village, Bungo District. To achieve this goal, the method used is qualitative research with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and data validity was maintained through data source triangulation. The results of this research reveal that the local wisdom of Lubuk Larangan encompasses several valuable educational values. First, there are moral and ethical education values that promote awareness of good and proper behavior. Second, social education values help strengthen interpersonal relationships in the community and promote cooperation. Third, religious education values inspire spiritual and moral beliefs among the local population. Lubuk Larangan serves as an important public space for education for the people of Rantau Pandan. Through the introduction and understanding of these values, the community can preserve and pass on their cultural heritage while enhancing their understanding of ethics, morals, and deep-seated social and religious values. The results of this research make a significant contribution to appreciating and utilizing local cultural richness as a source of valuable educational values.

Carrying the cross for justice: Digital traces of victimhood in Sri Lanka

Victimhood claims in the digital space are often affectively and morally negotiated based on the extent of sharedness of those sentiments and values. However, media-centric and populist political interpretations based on ‘mobilization’ often curtail the exploration of ‘sharedness’ and ‘belonging’ in digital discourses of victimhood. Therefore, this article explores the nature of digital victimhood discourses, their constitution, and how those victimhoods are negotiated in digital collectives. The article combines affective victimhood with chronotope to analyze digital discourses on ‘public acts’ carried out by members of the public seeking justice for the Easter attack victims of 2019. Accordingly, the article focuses on Facebook posts and comment sequences on “Jehan Appuhamy carrying the cross” to mark the third anniversary of the attacks in April 2022. Data is gathered from four Facebook posts containing a collection of videos and images combined with a selected 3142 post-comment sequences. The article finds that affective and moral understandings of victimhood are negotiated in interaction with right-wing populist undertones and resistance discourses of the people’s protest. The narratives of justice, threat, empathy, and solidarity constitute a multifaceted expression of discontent, representing both a struggle against those in power and a quest to connect with like-minded individuals, irrespective of the specific cause for such sentiments. Additionally, it involves rallying support from friends, sharing feelings of discontent, and motivating them to take action. Thus, digital belonging is fractally nested in specific timespace configurations.

Between Traditionalism and Revisionism: Estlund and Renzo on the Obligation to Obey Orders to Fight in Unjust Wars

AbstractDavid Estlund and Massimo Renzo argue that, given the right background conditions, combatants are obligated to obey orders to fight in unjust wars, a thesis they put forward even as they recognize that this involves committing serious moral wrongs. Their views, then, fall between traditionalism and revisionism in the theory of just war. We argue that both Estlund and Renzo fail to adequately distinguish between binding and nonbinding serious morally wrong orders, that their views are incompatible with their assumed fact‐relative understanding of morality, and that they fail to establish that combatants are obligated to obey orders to fight in unjust wars. We conclude that just as untenable as these two middle‐ground positions is the traditionalist view.