Human Uniqueness Research Articles

The theme of nature and human unity in Azerbaijan lyric poetry from tradition to modernity

The theme of nature and human unity in Azerbaijan lyric poetry from tradition to modernity

Rethinking service learning in the light of Wang Yangming’s philosophy

ABSTRACT Aimed at rethinking the concept of service learning, this article draws upon the philosophical thought of the neo-Confucian thinker Wang Yangming. The inquiry is directed at a perennial concern that the prevailing understandings of service learning may encourage patronisation and domination in the server coupled with subordination and disempowerment of the served. Following Wang’s thought, two arguments are made in this paper. First, service learning fosters love and solidarity between the server and the served through the concept of ‘one body with all things’ (wanwu yiti) and humaneness (ren). Second, service learning harmonises the ‘service’ and ‘learning’ components through the ‘unity of knowledge and action’ (zhixing heyi) that enables the servers to extend their innate knowing (liangzhi). Two major implications are highlighted from a reconceptualisation of service learning: the significance of a moral orientation of service learning; and a recommendation to enact service learning programmes that promote human unity and love.

Sri Aurobindo-The Pioneer of Human Unity: Relevance in Today’s World

Sri Aurobindo was one of the thinkers and philosophers who emerged in the pure land of India in the nineteenth century. The transition of the revolutionary Aurobindo to the sage Aurobindo, who participated in the liberation war of the country from colonial rule and exploitation by the imperialist British power, was a breakthrough moment. In Sri Aurobindo’s thinking, at the meeting place of our world consciousness, the inanimate is real to the mind (cit), and so is the truth to the mind and inanimate because the world is the soul and mind pervaded by consciousness, the light of one whole being. They are bridges between two entities. In this article, I shall discuss the aspect of Sri Aurobindo’s establishment of universal unity by referring to the different aspects of his transition to the superman through the stages of the higher mind, illuminated mind, intuitive mind, and overmind. Next, I will analyse Sri Aurobindo's concept of unity through yoga. I shall also focus on the enlightened awareness of spiritual unity following Sri Aurobindo. Then, how Sri Aurobindo explains the real progress of civilization through Supermind will be discussed briefly. Next, I would also highlight Sri Aurobindo’s thought on the integral approach to human unity. Finally, I would like to conclude the paper through a discussion of contemporary relevance and the need for real unity today.

“Ren” and Spatial Design in Ancient Chinese Architecture: A Discussion from the Perspective of Confucian Aesthetic Concepts

This paper adopts the unique perspective of Confucian aesthetic principles to investigate their profound impact on the interrelationship between “Ren” (benevolence) and spatial design in classical Chinese architecture. Drawing upon core Confucian concepts such as “Ren”, “Tian Ren He Yi” (the unity of man and nature), and “Jin Shan Jin Mei” (the pursuit of perfection), the study meticulously analyzes specific instances of classical architectural layouts and spatial designs, providing a detailed exposition of the manifestation of “Ren”. Subsequently, it elucidates how Confucian aesthetic principles influence classical architecture by inheriting and developing the spirit of benevolence and adeptly applying an aesthetic consciousness of the unity of space and time. Simultaneously, the paper distinctly presents the profound insights of Confucian aesthetic principles on contemporary spatial design and societal development. This influence extends beyond the formal and structural aspects of architecture, permeating deeply into the cultural connotations embedded in architecture. It injects distinctive and valuable design wisdom into contemporary society, contributing not only to the comprehension of the cultural value of ancient architecture but also furnishing a novel framework for contemporary spatial design. In doing so, it offers concrete and far-reaching guidance for the construction of a harmonious society.

Formation of Fair and Safe World Order at the BRICS+ Platform

BRICS+ is intended to embody the idea of the unity of humanity and form a fair, secure world order, relying on a highly developed system of cooperation of all states based on common principles and goals while respecting the sovereignty of the diversity of participants. The process of determining the foundations of a new world order occurs in the course of complex interaction between states. In their foreign policy acts, states emphasize the importance of certain aspects of this order. But sufficiently holistic concepts are rare. One of the most developed is the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation of 2000, which is largely devoted to the “formation of a new world order.” The new world order is designed to provide solutions to global problems. The guarantee of its effectiveness and reliability is mutual consideration of interests. The world order of the 21st century must be based on mechanisms for collective resolution of key problems, on the priority of rights and responsibilities. Among the tasks that must be solved in the conditions of the new world order, the central place is given to global justice and security. It is necessary that it become a positive force for all peoples of the world BRICS+ pays significant attention to information activities, which play an important role in the formation of fair and safe thinking. The Christian foundations of the formation of fair and safe thinking are relevant.

The Contemporary Significance of Gibran’s Literary Works

Abstract The Lebanese writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was one of the pioneers of modern Arab literature and the “standard-bearer, soul and leader” of the writers of the “Mehjar” literature who played an important role in the revival of Arabic literature. He is a world-renowned cultural celebrity who has had a great influence in both Arabia and the West. Based on the theory of literary interpretation, this paper explores the commonality between Gibran’s thought and contemporary social values, which are embodied in four aspects: ecological view, women’s emancipation thought, East-West relationship view, and human unity consciousness. Gibran’s ideas contain rich humanistic values that transcend their time, and the up-to-date interpretation to them will help us draw valuable insights from them and gain inspiration in the face of the many major challenges of the era of globalization.

The Metaphorical and Metonymical Conceptualizations of the Term Sea (Hai) in the Four-Character Chinese Idioms

This paper investigates the term “sea” (hai) in the four-character Chinese idioms according to conceptual metaphor and metonymy theory, attempting to illustrate their conceptualization, determine their possible underlying motivations, and explore Chinese maritime thought and culture. Based on idiomatic expressions, three types of conceptual metaphors are identified: abstract qualities of concrete entities are the sea, abstract entity is sea, and a certain aspect of a human being is sea. Moreover, the four types of conceptual metonymies are the part for the whole, the whole for the part, the place for the product, and the place for the responsible deities or goddesses. They are motivated by a culture of worship of and accordance with nature, the pursuit of achievements in traditional Chinese literature, “man paid, nature made” as the attitude towards the ups and downs of life, and a self-centered conceptualization of the world. The maritime culture represented in these conceptualizations comprises fear of and respect for the sea, harmony between humans and the sea, and static–dynamic integrations of river, land, and sea. The findings show that the motivations of these conceptualizations do not only originate from the embodiment and Chinese philosophy of the unity of heaven and humanity but are also constrained by the most influential talent selection mechanism, the Imperial Examination System, as well as by agriculture, the foundation of the economy in ancient China.

Korelasi Tuhan dalam Pandangan Aristoteles dengan Konsep Satataning Panembah

<p>The will of the first Mover, who is none other than God, is inextricably linked to the existence of people and everything else in the cosmos. God is the reason why everything has a purpose, including humans. Aristotle, a philosopher, held this philosophical idea to be true. The Javanese, on the other hand, have their own ideas on how to worship God as the architect of the universe. This approach, known as <em>satataning panembah</em>, includes <em>sembah catur </em>or four different forms of worship. <em>Serat Wedhatama</em> by KGPAA Mangkunegara IV contains <em>sembah catur</em>. The goal of qualitative descriptive research is to identify the connections between the two, notably Aristotle's conception of God and the idea of <em>satataning panembah</em>, through gathering evidence through literary study. The study's findings indicate a connection between God and the four forms of worship practiced by the Javanese people it s <em>sembah raga, sembah cipta, sembah jiwa, </em>and <em>sembah rasa</em> according to Aristotle. The connection is that there is a means to reach human unity with God, which is the height of human perfection.</p>

Worldview foundations in the system of ethnopedagogy (using the example of Tuvan culture).

The article reveals the problem of the need to build ethnopedagogical methods through instilling the fundamental meanings of the worldview of traditional culture. The authors point out the inconsistency of the superficial application in the practice of ethnopedagogy of a simple listing of cultural phenomena or teaching the national language. The processes of upbringing and education must be implemented in unity with cultural enlightenment, in which the unity of man, society and nature is revealed. The problem of distorted interpretation of cultural phenomena in modern times is shown, which creates a contradictory worldview system. The need to instill an understanding of the transformation of the worldview of traditional cultures in modern times is emphasized, which makes it possible to fill pedagogical practice with specific content. The novelty of the study lies in the discovery of the relationship between problems of worldview and pedagogical practice. The ideology of the Soviet era was formed on substantialism and materialism, which required the application of the ideas of abstract progress and holism. In such conditions, Tuvan traditional culture was not fit into the abstract system that reduces the content of archaic cultures. The authors point to the unity of education and thinking, in which a person understands the uniqueness of each culture and its phenomena. In this connection, it is possible to learn the meanings of one’s culture, which creates the possibility of self-identification. The main contribution of the authors lay in revealing of the need to develop ethnopedagogy with specific content, which is ensured through high-quality preparation of ideological foundations.

The Application of the "Beauty of Artistic Conception" in Chinese Painting in Interior Space Design

"Artistic conception" is the aesthetic core of Chinese painting and the essence and soul of Chinese painting. The "artistic conception" of Chinese painting is the high unity of art, nature, life and soul, forming a unique aesthetic system of Chinese painting. The "beauty of artistic conception" of Chinese painting is applied to the design of modern interior space to create space with the expression of mutuality of emptiness and reality, reckon blank as inked and symbolic implication, which can also make Chinese painting produce new visual impact in modern society. The application of the "beauty of artistic conception" of Chinese painting in interior design does not simply present the "Chinoiserie", nor is it limited to the direct imitation of Chinoiserie elements, but allows the implication of interior design to be deeply expanded, and also allows viewers to perceive the rich feelings and internal beauty associations contained in the design in the interior space. This paper will elaborate the connotation and performance characteristics of the "beauty of artistic conception" of Chinese painting, and analyze the measures and implementation methods of applying the "beauty of artistic conception" of Chinese painting to interior space design, as well as its unique value. The purpose of this paper is to innovate the design concept of modern interior space and provide a Chinese design idea, so that the interior design can reach the space design realm of "Unity of Heaven and humanity in One".

К вопросу об интертекстуальных связях отечественной феноменологической традиции и философии всеединства в романе Б. Пастернака «Доктор Живаго»

The article shows how the peculiarities of the development of the Christian theme in Doctor Zhivago were predetermined not only by the author’s personality, but also by the philosophical and theological searches of the first third of the 20th century — the philosophy of the unity of S.N. Bulgakov, the phenomenological school of E. Husserl in the transmission of G. Shpet, as well as the domestic phenomenological tradition analyzed by S.L. Frank. In this regard, for the first time, we have attempted to compare the phenomenological image in Christian hymnography with the artistic image of the novel, which tried to capture the Divine in the earthly, which made it possible to identify the uniqueness of the phenomenological image in the work. The unity of man with the world and the Creator — this theme defines the range of thoughts of the author and his protagonist and corresponds to one of the main provisions of the “Philosophy of Economy” S.N. Bulgakov on the identity of subject and object, which determines the presence of intertextual links between the “Philosophy of Economy” and the text of the novel. A special Christian phenomenology, which creates a certain image of the world, is closely connected with the philosophy of unity. Thus, earthly life appears spiritualized by the Divine presence and, in a certain sense, becomes a phenomenon of the noumenal essence. The article shows that Pasternak’s comprehension of spiritual reality has its own distinctive features. In this regard, the article reveals similarities and differences between the spiritual texts of modern Pasternak — the Akathist of Mitr. Trifon (Turkestanov) “Thank God for everything!” and the text of the novel. Thus, if the Russian phenomenological tradition represented in the akathist, according to S.L. Frank, is characterized by a combination of “the immanent presence of the Divine principle <…> with a keen sense of transcendence”, then in the image of Pasternak, striving to capture the divine in the material, there is an immanent, soul-sensual comprehension of spiritual reality, the ideal domain of meanings becomes immanent to the earthly dimensions, the phenomenological image, sometimes, ceases to denote the noumenal essence. This development of the Christian theme in the novel, in particular, is associated with a sense of equality between man and God, but not with the hierarchy of the world, which is consonant with the general type of worldview of the beginning 20th century.

Unity or Estrangement Under Crises? Perceived Resource Scarcity Moderates the Effect of a Common Threat on Intergroup Cooperation

Human history and recent empirical studies have documented many cases of human unity or estrangement during global crises. This reflects that a common threat may not always promote intergroup cooperation. An intriguing question arises: What determines the effect of a common threat on intergroup cooperation? In response, we proposed and tested the moderating role of perceived resource scarcity in the effect of a common threat on intergroup cooperation. We found that when perceived resource scarcity was low, common threats posed by pandemics (Studies 1 and 2) and earthquakes (Study 3) promoted intergroup cooperation in controlling outbreaks, building public medical systems, and reducing public resource depletion. However, the effect attenuated when perceived resource scarcity was high. The findings broaden our understanding of common threats and provide avenues to enhance intergroup cooperation in the face of interminable global crises.

The Enlightenment of Marx's View of Nature to Improve Our Country's Environmental Problems

In the new era, China's environmental protection work is still facing many problems, has become the important factor that determines the social economic development fast. Accelerating social development and the transformation of various industries and promoting the construction of ecological civilization have become the top priority in the new era. Marx's view of nature is an important part of Marxist theory, which contains a rich thought and theoretical content of ecological civilization, and reflects on the real relationship between man and nature, which not only provides an important theoretical foundation to promote the harmony and unity of man and nature, but also points out the direction to solve the environmental problems of our country.

Education on the culture of difference and acceptance of the other entrance to achieve coexistence

Difference is a cosmic year that does not contradict human unity, and it is one of the rights guaranteed by all religions and legal legislation and their enemy from natural laws, and made of mercy, justice, tolerance, coexistence and dialogue. The wisdom of God Almighty has decreed that making difference is as old as creation, and it is an eternal cosmic norm and human nature. It is an absolute impossibility to gather people on one word. The one who meditates on the history of mankind concludes that most wars and conflicts were caused primarily by the absence of dialogue, the lack of acceptance of the other, the attempt to impose a single opinion, and the failure to create a common space for mutual understanding and coexistence, which caused the spread of nervousness and racism in all its forms, and resulted in devastation, destruction and tragedies that humanity is still reaping. its woes to this day. With successive days, awareness of the importance of peaceful coexistence, acceptance of the other and management of difference increased, especially in the era of globalization in which the world has become a single village in which no party can be excluded. Education on dialogue and acceptance of the other is one of the basic approaches to achieving peaceful coexistence. Therefore, the educational curricula should take care of the students, provide them with material and moral requirements, and teach them methods of civili tance of differences in opinion. Through a modern educational plan aimed at achieving this lofty educational goal in the horizon of its extension in society to become a community practice and civilized behavior stemming from the individuality of man. In order to achieve the aforementioned goal, the school must be an example and a living model to be emulated, and make the school a living micro-society and a public space open for exchange, cooperation, participation, creativity, integration, taking initiatives and completing projects through building an educational curriculum that gives ample space for consolidating a culture of dialogue, acceptance of the other, peaceful coexistence and rejection of violence. And other values that twist in this direction. The purpose of this is to improve the school and the general community so that its children can coexist and accept differences among themselves.The importance of this research is mainly reflected in shedding light on this important topic, which was overlooked by a group of Arab and African countries, and this caused conflicts and wars, which disrupted the development and democratic process of these countries. The research also refers to the most important basic approaches to consolidating the values of coexistence and acceptance of the other, through procedural activities within the classroom, the family and society in general. The spread of war and violence between some countries and the spread of nervousness among individuals and groups have disrupted the comprehensive development process of these countries, and to solve these problems, a set of questions must be asked that will be a starting point in order to reach possible solutions. What are the reasons for intolerance of opinion and rejection of the other ? How do we address this through the intervention of state institutions and civil society ? How can this be achieved in educational institutions ? In order to answer these and other questions, it is necessary to follow a descriptive and analytical methodology based on a set of different studies related to the subject of coexistence and acceptance of the other, and to link them in order to reach tangible and practical results away from all self-bias. Therefore, we will try to start from major goals and how to implement them on the ground through society, and from within the educational institution through different study materials in order to achieve competencies that serve us dialogue and accept differences and peaceful coexistence.

Philistinism as the Fate of Civilization? Russian Philosophy on the Essence of World Social Progress

Abstract. This article examines the views and assessments of Russian philosophers regarding the possibility of realizing the social ideals of progress, that appeared in the Age of Enlightenment, in the life of European peoples. As the starting point for the analysis the authors chose A.I. Herzen’s thesis about European philistinism and the prospects of “Sinicization” of Europe, frozen halfway in the attempt to achieve the goals once set for it. The authors compare the views of Russian thinkers on the ways to overcome philistinism as an inevitable stage of any economically developed society. They arrive at the conclusion that it is necessary to maintain balance between the development of spiritual (religious) and material cultures, which is disrupted in modern times. Special attention is paid to V.S. Solovyov’s analysis of Chinese civilization, as opposed to European. They emphasize that not every nationalism is inevitably doomed to philistinism, and also that the realization of universal human unity is impossible when Christianity is rejected.

Reinforcement Pattern Religion, Social, and Marriage Law for Resistance Family Baha'i Minority in Indonesia

The lives of minority groups have slightly different forms of interaction in religious aspects, social relations, and marriage law. Minority groups often experience discrimination in religious, social, and marriage administration services. This research provides an overview of religious patterns, social relations, and marriage law for the Baha'i minority group in Indonesia and the obstacles they face in interacting with general community groups. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The participants in this study amounted to 10 people who were heads of families of the Baha'i group. The study's results found four crucial aspects of the life of the Baha'i community. First, the Baha'i group in religious life has three principles: the existence of the One God, the unity of all religions, and human unity. Second, the Baha'i group socially has no problems with the general public and can be socially accepted. Third, the Baha'i group in the legal aspect of marriage cannot access the legal registration of marriage. They perform inter-group marriages only and are only known to their group. Fourth, the obstacles experienced by the Baha'i group are more related to social and state rights services. The results of this study contribute theoretically to enriching and strengthening science and practically will reduce social problems in society, especially respect for minorities such as the Baha'i group.

Effect of pesticide exposure on human sperm characteristics, genome integrity, and methylation profile analysis.

According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, the quantities of pesticide used around the world have increased regularly since the 1990s. Given that pesticides may be classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, neurotoxic, or toxic for reproduction, some have endocrine-disrupting properties that might be associated with a decline in sperm parameters in general and sperm DNA integrity in particular. These days, a sperm analysis is not enough to determine the etiology of male infertility. Genome integrity analysis is a key step in clarifying a large proportion of cases of male infertility. The objective of the present retrospective study was to assess the impact of self-reported pesticide exposure on sperm parameters and sperm DNA integrity in men consulting for infertility. In a retrospective study, a population of 671 men living in the Picardy region of France were assessed in a conventional sperm parameter analysis, Shorr staining, a DNA fragmentation assay (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUDP nick-end labelling), and chromatin decondensation with aniline blue staining. The exposed and the non-exposed groups did not differ significantly in some of the conventional sperm parameters (including volume, sperm count, and percent typical forms). However, vitality, progressive motility, and non-progressive motility were significantly lower in the exposed group. Levels of DNA fragmentation and chromatin decondensation were moderately higher in the exposed group.

«СЛАВСЯ, ХУДОЖНИЦЬКЕ ВМІННЯ»: ЕКФРАЗИС ОБРАЗОТВОРЧОГО МИСТЕЦТВА В РОМАНІ П. ЗАГРЕБЕЛЬНОГО «ДИВО»

In the retrospective panorama of comparative studies experience, attention to ekphrasis seems to be more and more intense. The multifaceted phenomenon of ekphrasis does not lose its relevance over time. Vivid ekphrastic features are observed, in particular, in the epic novel “Wonder” written by Pavlo Zahrebelnyi, a prominent figure of Ukrainian literature. The purpose of the investigation is to select the fine arts ekphrasis features in the novel by Pavlo Zahrebelnyi, as well as to highlight the formal and semantic dimensions and the overall semantic configuration of the expressed poetics. The study is based on the methods of cultural-semiotic and structural-semantic analysis in combination with descriptive and comparative-typological approaches. In the visual material of Zahrebelnyi`s novel “Wonder”, the poetics of multidirectional multidimensional ekphrasis is observed, in which, according to the criterion of the image carrier, the actualization of several types of visual art is distinguished, in particular decorative and (related to it) monumental one, and their types: artistic carving, fresco painting and mosaic. In the descriptions there is a gradual development with a noticeable transgression of the content of the represented works and, therefore, the content of the ekphrasis itself. In the structure of the work their selected defining features are obviously related to one of the key organizational phenomena, one of the central symbols inherent in the “Wonder”: ekphrases in its general architecture are connected by integral elements belonging to the sphere of the internal form. Such connecting elements are cross-cutting for ekphrasis, key for the novel, tangential images-symbols of the creator, his skill and art in general, which causes the integration of expressed ekphrases into a single composite complex. In it the meaningfulness of the ekphrasis in the poetic field of the master turns out to be equal to his artistic destiny, through the fresco-like combination of the described achievements features emerge the lines of inspired children`s creative maturation, youthful strengthening and ultimately artistic work are drawn, in which the apogee of the artist’s talent, in all its polychromy, is finally reached: in essence, in purpose and meaning. In its turn, in the discreteness of the descriptions indirectly reveals the dynamics of its evolution, the amplitude of which from the seed of inspired abilities reaches the exuberance of an all-powerful philanthropic mastery, sensual and sensitive, insightful, frank, caring, which overcomes existential reflections in its longing for the good, bringing creativity closer to life-affirming thought. And all these phases have one common quality: humanity is imprinted in each of them. With the isolated potential of ekphrasis, the poetics of the novel rises to the horizons of the creativity existence idea and achievements of an artistic genius for “creating a temple”, in particular in the human soul, and from this semantic palette emerges a kind of “glorification of artistic skill” not only by the perfection of its magnificent creations, but also primarily by imprinted in them love for life and the world, singing of beauty, equivalent to the unity of goodness and humanity. In this way, the highlighted experience of ekphrasis obviously strengthens the expression of humanity in the axiological dimensions of civilizational assets in Pavlo Zahrebelnyi`s novel “Wonder”.

‘Openness in Action’ Early Steps in Cosmic Phenomenology

‘Openness in Action’ Early Steps in Cosmic Phenomenology

The effect of dualism on gender roles portrayed in film production

This paper examines the mechanism by which dualism, gender roles, and films interact with each other across three fields. It draws on Lacan's mirror stage theory to elaborate on how the opposition between males and females is formed and gradually triggers gender roles, where the yin-yang theory of Eastern philosophy is not considered to play a significant role in the interaction. The thesis further stresses the view that problematic gender stereotypes are pervasive in narrative films and genre films. Gender inequality in the casting of film protagonists, gender-stereotypical performances, and the objectification of women by the camera undermine the unity of humanity and indoctrinate people with gender norms. By offering a review of previous research on dualism and gender roles, the study suggests that dualism contributes to gender roles, which are then reinforced in films and entrench spectators' dualistic thinking. Breaking this vicious circle requires a joint effort from filmmakers and spectators.