Two Accounts of Qur'anic Revelation

This essay examines the notions of revelation and prophecy as offered by Fazlur Rahman and Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd. Their ideas regarding prophecy and revelation contribute to the clarification of some foundational issues in Islamic theology. For both Rahman and Abu Zayd, theology begins with the idea that divine revelation is intended for human beings. So, even though this revelation is divine in origin, it is also mostly intelligible. This rethinking of the idea of revelation is welcomed by some Muslim thinkers, but has not met with so positive a reception in more traditional Islamic circles. I argue that what makes these human-centric accounts of revelation controversial is the idea of Muhammad's “contribution” to the revelation process and the article investigates this idea as it is formulated in the work of these two scholars.     

Heidegger and the question of animality 1

Abstract

It is widely recognized that Heidegger's analysis of Dasein outlines a novel dissolution of the epistemological problems of modern philosophy. However it has not been fully appreciated that this analysis presupposes a conception of human beings which radically separates them from all natural, animal life. Focusing on Heidegger's analysis of Mitsein it is argued that this separation prevents Heidegger from achieving a conception of human existence which avoids the distortions of the humanist tradition against which it recoils. Against Heidegger, it is argued that a philosophically satisfactory conception of human existence must be more smoothly naturalistic.     

妇科手术微创化趋势的人文思考

妇科患者是一个普遍而又特殊的病患群体,心理敏感细腻,追求外在美及女性特征,要求保护个人隐私,对于人文关怀有更高的要求。微创化妇科手术在最小创伤的基础上,最大程度地解除了患者的痛苦,体现了高度的人文关怀,也暴露出一些问题,值得我们关注和思考。     

心理学两种文化对心理咨询与治疗的影响

心理学领域中存在着两种文化取向——“科学”与“人文”,两种不同的文化对心理咨询与治疗有着深刻的影响,进而影响着高校心理健康教育的定位等问题。     

宁养医学课程与医学生人文关怀

介绍宁养医学的定义,在医学生中开设宁养医学课程的做法、体会和存在问题.在此基础上,提出了宁养医学课程有助于在医学生中普及照顾不可治愈病人的原则和知识,培养人文关怀的理念,因此建议将其列为必修课.     

IS CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY WELL SUITED TO ENTER THE DISCUSSION BETWEEN SCIENCE AND HUMANISM?

The last several years have seen the emergence of increasing hostility from philosophers toward some pronouncements on human nature by the biological and cognitive sciences. Theology is also concerned about such matters, even if there have been, until now, few theologians involved in the discussion. This essay examines both the reasons that justify a neutral position of theology in the face of scientific disqualification of human uniqueness and the reasons to engage apologetically in such a debate on the side of humanists. Constructing a synthesis, I propose a greater theological involvement and concern in the discussion already underway, even if it means accepting some trade‐offs.     

Virginia Satir: An Integrated, Humanistic Approach

This article traces professional and personal influences that helped Virginia Satir to shape her worldview. She was an integrative humanist who included body, mind, emotional, and spiritual processes to transform systems ranging from the molecular to the cosmic. Her theories and techniques offered a wellspring of hope and possibility to individuals as well as large assemblies. The presentation of a case with young, abused children demonstrates her use of self (through physical touch) by sensitively reframing the cycle of violence as an opportunity for safe, cooperative contact.     

叔本华与西方哲学的现代转折--从宗教有神论到现代人本主义

本文探讨了叔本华与西方哲学的现代转折之间的关系,认为叔本华在西方现代哲学史上具有转折点的意义。这表现在,一方面,叔本华通过确立意志哲学背离了柏拉图主义和基督教的传统,开启了非理性主义和现代人本主义,另一方面,叔本华又通过否定意志而回归到柏拉图主义和基督教的传统之中。论文通过对这一现象的分析澄清了西方哲学现代转折的根源及其意义。     

传统医学教育人文精神的缺失及对策

20世纪以来,医疗秩序格局受到严峻的挑战,传统医学教育在指导思想上、教育理论上、实践及环境中人文精神严重缺失。究其原因,我们认为这是技术时代科学与人文严重分离的必然结果、中西医学内在冲突的必然反映、市场化过程中负面影响的衍生品。转变传统医学教育人文精神缺失这一走各的关键在于：医学教育中要创造性的继承和发展中国传统文化中的人文精神,不断追求实现科学和真正意义上的中西医结合,积极引入价值观的建设和反思。     

后基因组时代的生物医学与人

后基因组时代基因组学研究在生物医学发展中将起主导作用。基因组学将在结构基因组学、功能基因组学和“结构－功能－应用”研究中发挥其观念优势、技术优势和信息优势,以解决医学科学中的相关问题。基因组学研究需要人文翔,包括关心其伦理问题、法律和社会问题以及国家安全问题等等。