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It is typical of humans to create forms of understanding at a symbolic level of the biological and physiological reality that confronts them. This gives meaning and a coherent structure to the often chaotic nature of that reality. This book sums up several years of research into religion from a perspective informed by history, phenomenology, and psychology. Religion has been a means of creating such symbolic understandings. The similarities between various religions are actually very great, although their differences tend to dominate our view of them. Everything in the world of religion can be traced back to everyday simple circumstances which, through the construction of symbols at both the cognitive and the behavioral levels, acquire a more elevated and "sacred" character. The book provides an introduction to the key aspects of a psycho/phenomenological study of the forms of expression within religions. (Series: Nordic Studies in Religion and Culture - Vol. 2) [Subject: Religious Studies, Phenomenology, Psychology]
This collection of Sufi poetry and songs is “an inspiring source to deepen our knowledge of Sufism by the examples and teachings of . . . beautiful and wise Sufi women” (Sufism) The luminous presence of women who follow the Sufi Way—the mystical path of Islam—is brought to life here through their sacred songs and poetry, their dreams and visions, and stories of their efforts as they witness the Truth in many realms. These writings reflect the honor and respect for the feminine in the Sufi worldview, and they are shared in the spirit of inspiration and hope for the flourishing contributions of women to the spiritual development of humanity. Spanning the centuries, from the time of the...
The volume examines the lives and achievements of women who played determining roles in the history of European academies and in the development of modern science in Europe. These persevering personalities either had a key influence in the establishment of academies ("Patronae Scientiarum") or were pioneering scientists who made major contributions to the progress of science ("path-breakers"). In both cases, their stories provide unique testimonies on the scientific institutions of their time and the systemic barriers female scientists were facing. Conceptualized as a transversal series of biographical portraits, the contributions focus particularly on each personalities’ role in (or relation to) European academies, ensuring both a geographical and disciplinary balance. The co-editors of the volume are Professor Ute Frevert (Co-Director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development), Professor Ernst Osterkamp (President of the Deutsche Akademie für Sprache und Dichtung) and Professor Günter Stock (former ALLEA President).
Touring and Automobile Association of Turkey, founded by Reşit Saffet Atabinen with the name “Travellers’ Association of Turkey” on November 6, 1923, a week after the proclamation of the Republic, has been active for 96 years, laying an example with its activities towards public benefit.
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Universitäres Lernen und Lehren, Gespräche im Studium, Künstliche Intelligenz, Plagiarismus und Wissenschaftsfreiheit sind Fragen, unter denen sich die Beiträge des Hefts Veränderungen der akademischen Kultur angesichts der Digitalisierung zuwenden. Was sich verändert, hat aber nicht aufgehört, sich zu verändern. Konstruktivistisch gesprochen, wagen die Autorinnen und Autoren eine Beobachtung zweiter Ordnung. Ob wir nur in einem Durchgangsstadium sind oder schon eine andere Stufe von Entwicklung erreicht haben, ist jedoch auch davon abhängig, mit welchem Bewusstsein die Digitalisierung weiter angegangen wird. Das Heft will einen Beitrag dazu leisten, die Herausforderungen der Zukunft unter neuen Blickwinkeln kritisch zu reflektieren und die Ad-hoc-Digitalisierung während der Pandemie wissenschaftlich zu durchdringen.
Seeking to understand youth culture through its visual and musical expression, In Garageland presents a pioneering ethnographic study of rock bands and their fans. Topics include class as well as sexual conflicts; mainstream and deviant subcultures, and the complex social, psychological and ethical relationships which exist within youth culture. In Garageland develops the notion of youth culture research as a way of mirroring our grown-up identities and of staking out the limits of late modern culture in general.