Human Dignity—A Theological and Confucian Discussion

Abstract :  There is no doubt in the Christian tradition that humans are created in the image of God, which establishes the fundamental difference between humans and animals. However, problems concerning differences between humans have become more serious in theological discussions today with regard to human dignity. While theologians of the West argue for recognition of and respect for human dignity for every individual human being through legislation in the political system, one must not overlook the fact that in China, the emphasis of Confucian anthropology on the cultivation of moral personality is of vital importance for the practice and domination of politicians.     

Academic Locus of Control,Self-Esteem,and Perceived Distance From Home as Predictors of College Adjustment

Eighty-eight female college freshmen completed questionnaires designed to assess academic locus of control, self-esteem, and geographical distance from home (actual and perceived) as predictors of college adjustment. Results indicated that an internal academic locus of control, a high level of self-esteem, and a perception that the distance from home was “just right” were related to four dimensions of college adjustment (Personal, Academic, Social, and Attachment). Regression analysis revealed that each predictor variable significantly increased the overall predictive accuracy of college adjustment. No associations, however, were found between actual distance and the various dimensions of college adjustment. Finally, the implications of using multiple predictors of college adjustment are discussed.     

主客体向不同角度倾斜时的图形再認

問題 自威纳尔与瓦普纳(H. Werner,& S. Wapner)提出所谓“感觉-紧张”的知觉理论后,关于身体处于不同倾斜状态下对知觉影响的问题,近年来引起不少学者们的注意。鲁利亚(S. M. Luria)比较了身体倾斜状态下视锐的变化,认为身体在不正常的姿势条件下视锐受到影响。长塚研究了身体倾斜状态下的似动知觉,结果表明身体倾斜时     

中小学普通教室自然光、白炽灯、萤光灯课桌面照度的研究

问 题 关于中小学普通教室的照度水平问题,近年来我国学者从保护视力的角度出发,曾作了不少有益的探讨。张国栋建议,教室人工照明最低照度可定为50勒;朱文思认为,教室人工照明的照度应高于50勒;胡瑞荣建议教室白炽灯的平均照度应以75勒为宜。这些研究多半是关于教室的人工照明方面的问题,至于不同光源,特别是对自然光的不同照度水平,对学生视觉功能影响的问题,较系统的研究尚不多见。     

Theology is not Mere Sociology: A Theological Reflection on the Reception of the Christian Religion in Mainland China

Abstract :  Post‐Maoist China retains its loyalty to Marxist principles; yet voices are being heard that interpret religion much more positively. Both government spokespersons and Religious Studies scholars measure the value of religion according to its social function. Such a criterion of evaluation fails to take account of what is essential to Christian theology, namely, appeal to divine transcendence. Yet, Christian theology in the tradition of the Lutheran Reformation begins with transcendence and turns toward human responsibility for the world through loving the neighbor. This may mark a common cause between Chinese sociology of religion and Christian commitments to social well‐being.