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The viability of the concept of political liberalismYoung, Shaun Patrick 06 1900 (has links)
This thesis examines the viability of the concept of political liberalism. Since its emergence, the idea of a purely political liberalism has been the subject of a voluminous amount of discourse and debate. The concept of political liberalism has been presented as both a solution to the problems of justice and political stability troubling liberal democracies and an exemplar of all that is wrong
with contemporary political philosophy; it has, quite literally, altered the landscape and the
vernacular of contemporary political theory.
Herein it is argued that, despite the significant amount of literature that has been devoted
to the analysis of the idea of a purely political liberalism, the idea itself has yet to be subjected to the type of critique that is required if one is to assess its viability effectively. Though there have been a number of contemporary political theorists who have developed conceptions of political liberalism which they believe differ in important ways from those of their doctrinal colleagues, detailed analyses of the concept of political liberalism have and remain focussed almost exclusively
on a single formulation: namely, Rawlsian political liberalism. This singular focus has precluded
the completion of a comprehensive assessment of the viability of the concept (as opposed to a
single conception) of political liberalism as represented both by Rawlsian and non-Rawlsian
models.
This thesis confronts this problem by expanding the scope of investigation to include a
fulsome examination of other prominent paradigmatic conceptions of political liberalism namely,
those developed by Charles Larmore and Judith Shklar and in so doing provides a more
inclusive and, subsequently, thorough critique than has previously been offered. Adopting such an approach reveals that, despite protestations to the contrary, the prominent paradigmatic
conceptions of political liberalism are sufficiently similar in all important respects to enable their
conflation for the purpose of analysis; and when subjected to a thorough analysis, the idea of a
purely political liberalism proves itself to be untenable. / Political Science / D. Litt. et Phil. (Politics)
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Christian rebellion theories as delivered by St. Paul from Mars Hill by Augustine, Calvin and AdamsHastings, Jason Michael, University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science January 2003 (has links)
This thesis explicates teh rebellion theories of three reowned Christian political thinkers and evaluates the extent that each can communicate an intelligible rebellion theory to a non-Christian audience. Augustine of Hippo, at a dawn of the medieval ages, John Calvin of Geneva during the Reformation and John Adams of the USA in the midst of the Enlightenment are the three thinkers selected for consideration. These thinkers have produced ideas that have transcended time and geographical location. Rebellion is an issue of the utmost political importance as it reveals the limits, and the first principles of politics. The issues surrounding the involovement of religion in politics have created a place for confusion in minds of many people today. The issues surrounding religion and politics need further elucidation. The way these thinkers were able to translate the divine command from Romans 13:1, which decrees an absolute prohibition against rebellion, into an intelligible rebellion theory to non-Christians, is an important consideration in this thesis. / ix, 158 leaves ; 28 cm.
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The viability of the concept of political liberalismYoung, Shaun Patrick 06 1900 (has links)
This thesis examines the viability of the concept of political liberalism. Since its emergence, the idea of a purely political liberalism has been the subject of a voluminous amount of discourse and debate. The concept of political liberalism has been presented as both a solution to the problems of justice and political stability troubling liberal democracies and an exemplar of all that is wrong
with contemporary political philosophy; it has, quite literally, altered the landscape and the
vernacular of contemporary political theory.
Herein it is argued that, despite the significant amount of literature that has been devoted
to the analysis of the idea of a purely political liberalism, the idea itself has yet to be subjected to the type of critique that is required if one is to assess its viability effectively. Though there have been a number of contemporary political theorists who have developed conceptions of political liberalism which they believe differ in important ways from those of their doctrinal colleagues, detailed analyses of the concept of political liberalism have and remain focussed almost exclusively
on a single formulation: namely, Rawlsian political liberalism. This singular focus has precluded
the completion of a comprehensive assessment of the viability of the concept (as opposed to a
single conception) of political liberalism as represented both by Rawlsian and non-Rawlsian
models.
This thesis confronts this problem by expanding the scope of investigation to include a
fulsome examination of other prominent paradigmatic conceptions of political liberalism namely,
those developed by Charles Larmore and Judith Shklar and in so doing provides a more
inclusive and, subsequently, thorough critique than has previously been offered. Adopting such an approach reveals that, despite protestations to the contrary, the prominent paradigmatic
conceptions of political liberalism are sufficiently similar in all important respects to enable their
conflation for the purpose of analysis; and when subjected to a thorough analysis, the idea of a
purely political liberalism proves itself to be untenable. / Political Science / D. Litt. et Phil. (Politics)
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Gebruik van Beck se kognitiewe terapie by sekondêre skoolleerders met subkliniese depressie / The use of Beck's cognitive therapy for secondary school learners with subclinical depressionDavel, Jaqualine Cecile Flower 30 June 2002 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Uit 'n literatuurstudie en empiriese ondersoek wat onderneem is, blyk dit dat 15-40% van alle
adolessente subkliniese depressie ervaar. Veranderinge en toenemende druk en eise eie aan die
adolessente-fase, bring by baie adolessente depressiewe gevoelens mee. Ten spyte van hierdie
omstandighede is daar egter ook baie adolessente wat hierdie fase van ontwikkeling sonder enige
noemenswaardige probleme deurloop.
Aaron Beck is van mening dat dit nie die omstandighede opsigself is wat tot depressie aanleiding
gee nie, maar wel die betekenis wat individue aan omstandighede gee. Beck noem dat depressiewe
persone tot irrasionele oortuigings, foutiewe inligting-prosessering en disfunksionele outomatiese
gedagtes geneig is.
Om hierdie probleem aan te spreek is ses adolessente, wat subkliniese depressie ervaar, aan Beck se
kognitiewe terapie onderwerp. Die primere doel van Beck se terapie is die regstelling van
bogenoemde disfunksionele kognisies.
Die gevolgtrekking is dat wanneer adolessente wat subkliniese depressie ervaar, se disfunksionele
kognisies reggestel word, hulle depressiewe gevoelens opgehef word. / From a literature study and empirical research which was undertaken, it seems that 15-40% of all
adolescents experience subclinical depression. Changes and increasing pressure and demands,
typical of the adolescent phase, causes many adolescents to experience depressing emotions. In
spite of these circumstances there are also many adolescents who go through this phase in
development without any significant problems.
Aaron Beck is of opinion that it is not the circumstances in and of itself that lead to depression but
rather the meaning that individuals attached to these circumstances. Beck mentions that depressive
people are inclined to irrational beliefs, erroneous information-processing and dysfunctional
automatic thoughts.
To address this problem, six adolescents who experience subclinical depression, were subjected to
Beck's cognitive therapy. The primary target of Beck's therapy is the correction of above
mentioned dysfunctional cognitions.
The conclusion is that when the dysfunctional cognitions of adolescents who experience subclinical
depression can be corrected, their depressive feelings will diminish. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Voorligting)
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Gebruik van Beck se kognitiewe terapie by sekondêre skoolleerders met subkliniese depressie / The use of Beck's cognitive therapy for secondary school learners with subclinical depressionDavel, Jaqualine Cecile Flower 30 June 2002 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Uit 'n literatuurstudie en empiriese ondersoek wat onderneem is, blyk dit dat 15-40% van alle
adolessente subkliniese depressie ervaar. Veranderinge en toenemende druk en eise eie aan die
adolessente-fase, bring by baie adolessente depressiewe gevoelens mee. Ten spyte van hierdie
omstandighede is daar egter ook baie adolessente wat hierdie fase van ontwikkeling sonder enige
noemenswaardige probleme deurloop.
Aaron Beck is van mening dat dit nie die omstandighede opsigself is wat tot depressie aanleiding
gee nie, maar wel die betekenis wat individue aan omstandighede gee. Beck noem dat depressiewe
persone tot irrasionele oortuigings, foutiewe inligting-prosessering en disfunksionele outomatiese
gedagtes geneig is.
Om hierdie probleem aan te spreek is ses adolessente, wat subkliniese depressie ervaar, aan Beck se
kognitiewe terapie onderwerp. Die primere doel van Beck se terapie is die regstelling van
bogenoemde disfunksionele kognisies.
Die gevolgtrekking is dat wanneer adolessente wat subkliniese depressie ervaar, se disfunksionele
kognisies reggestel word, hulle depressiewe gevoelens opgehef word. / From a literature study and empirical research which was undertaken, it seems that 15-40% of all
adolescents experience subclinical depression. Changes and increasing pressure and demands,
typical of the adolescent phase, causes many adolescents to experience depressing emotions. In
spite of these circumstances there are also many adolescents who go through this phase in
development without any significant problems.
Aaron Beck is of opinion that it is not the circumstances in and of itself that lead to depression but
rather the meaning that individuals attached to these circumstances. Beck mentions that depressive
people are inclined to irrational beliefs, erroneous information-processing and dysfunctional
automatic thoughts.
To address this problem, six adolescents who experience subclinical depression, were subjected to
Beck's cognitive therapy. The primary target of Beck's therapy is the correction of above
mentioned dysfunctional cognitions.
The conclusion is that when the dysfunctional cognitions of adolescents who experience subclinical
depression can be corrected, their depressive feelings will diminish. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Voorligting)
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A practical theology study of contextualised preaching in AustraliaMichie, David Graeme 31 October 2004 (has links)
This thesis studies current preaching praxis in Australia through a practical theology perspective. It is argued that Evangelical churches in Australia operate predominantly with a narrow applicational hermeneutical model in regard to preaching and hence communicate the gospel ineffectually to ordinary Australians. A need for contextualised and dialogical preaching is presented. Using Zerfass's model a situational analysis of the Australian context and the effects of modernism and postmodernism are explored. Theological tradition in regard to preaching is then analyzed with a focus on incarnational, Trinitarian and covenantal theology, scripture as public text and dialogue as scriptural pattern. Preaching is then analyzed using the
communication theories of Gadamer, Searle, Ricoeur, and Habermas. The need for contextualised preaching is critiqued in light of the concerns of Barth regarding preaching and the concerns of Strom in regards to the nature of church in Australia.
A new evangelical practical theological/ preaching model is then offered. Zerfass's
model emphasises dialectic tension as the basis for moving from praxis to praxis. While movement from praxis to praxis does occur via dialectic tension there are also elements of change that are based on processes of continuity and evolution. A model that reflects this dynamic is forwarded. Finally an ideal praxis for dialogical preaching is presented with possibilities for further research. Throughout the thesis five interviews are used to illustrate the research, concepts and recommendations presented. / Practical Theology / D.Th.
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Cybernetics and Christianity : the pattern that connectsGradwell, Vanessa May 06 1900 (has links)
Two important trends have been noted in humankind's thinking of the world. These are increasing dissatisfaction with the rigid, dichotomous views of the Cartesian-Newtonian paradigm, and an increasing awareness of humankind's gpirituality. This dissertation broaches both these trends by exploring the new paradigm, that of cybernetic epistemology, which is a far more holistic and spiritual perspective.
This is done as follows. Certain concepts from cybernetics are discussed in terms of their implications and meanings. These are then discussed from a spiritual perspective, (specifically Christian), according to how they fit with the Biblical understanding of God and His creation. The aim was to see if and how cybernetics and Christianity meet - how their basic assumptions about the world and life compare. The conclusion is that the relationship between cybernetics and Christianity is that they are both similar and different and this dissertation is about the pattern that connects the two. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology)
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First Corinthians 7 as expanded Jesus traditionMiller, Melvin Gamble 06 1900 (has links)
This dissertation attempts to answer the questions, “What is the most appropriate
background for understanding Paul’s views on marriage, celibacy and divorce as found in
1 Corinthians 7?” and “How do we account for the unique features in 1 Corinthians that
are not clearly delineated in the Greco-Roman works, Jesus tradition or in other NT
writings?” This work argues that Paul derives the substance of his perspective on
marriage, celibacy and divorce directly from the Jewish Scriptures (LXX) and the
uniquely motivated Jesus tradition to which he was exposed. Paul’s reception of this
Jesus tradition can be traced to first generation believers as well as to his own revelatory
religious experience. Such a proposal does not preclude Paul from being significantly
influenced by his social context, but suggests that he was acutely aware of the
philosophical differences between himself and other thinkers of his day. This work
follows the contention that Hellenism only affected the ‘outer shell’ of Paul’s brand of
Pharisaism (Hengel). What is more, the Apostle openly uses this Jesus tradition when the
situations of his missionary churches paralleled those confronted by Jesus and seems to
have expanded upon it when he had no explicit tradition from which to draw as new
situations arose within his communities. / New Testament / D. Th. (New Testament)
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Virtues versus the 'enlightenment project' : a critical appraisal of Alasdair Macintyre's raclaiming of the Aristotelian tradition in moral theoryHoch, Jonathan (Jonathan Leith) 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis seeks to evaluate MacIntyre's claim that recourse to the tradition
of virtue ethics in the Aristotelian-Thomist sense is the only viable intellectual
option, given the alleged demise of the so-called"Enlightenment Project".
It raises a twofold question: First, is it coherent to argue that MacIntyre's reappropriation
of an ancient moral tradition is possible? Does such a claim
duly reckon with the conditions under which meaningful forms are
understood? The first claim being defended is that MacIntyre does not
sufficiently respect Gadamer's conditions under which understanding occurs.
It is also argued that MacIntyre does not provide coherent conditions for
rationally choosing between traditions in order to possibly vindicate them. As
such, MacIntyre's re-appropriating of the Aristotelian tradition in moral theory
is not coherent and convincing.
Secondly, does the dichotomy of "Nietzsche versus Aristotle" represent the
only viable alternatives for us in our efforts to continue the enterprise of
moral theorising? The second claim being defended is that the dichotomy is
not a coherent way of moral theorising. The third claim being defended is
that Gadamer represents a viable alternative to the ultimatum in that his
thought provides the possibility of a more coherent way of moral theorising
than MacIntyre's. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie tesis stel ten doel die evaluasie van MacIntyre se standpunt dat die
deugde-etiek van die Aristoteliaanse-Thomistiestradisie die enigste blywende
opsie is, aangesiendie sogenaamde"Verligtingsprojek" misluk het.
Die tesis stel twee kernvrae aan die orde: Eerstens, is dit sinvol om te
argumenteer dat MacIntyre se appropriasie van bogenoemde etiese tradisie
moontlik is? Verleen so n aanspraak genoegsame waarde aan die kondisies
waaronder sindraers verstaan word? Die eerste standpunt wat verdedig
word, is dat MacIntyre nie genoeg ag slaan op Gadamer se opvatting oor die
kondisies vir verstaan nie. Daar word verder ook geargumenteer dat
MacIntyre nie koherente kondisies aandui vir 'n keuse tussen tradisies nie en
as sodanig ondermyn dit die koherensie van sy werk. MacIntyre se
appropriasie van die Aristoteliaanse tradisie in morele teorie is dus nie
koherent of oortuigend nie.
Tweedens, is die dichotomie van "Nietzsche of Aristoteles" die enigste
moontlike alternatief vir die voortgaande studie van morele teorie? Die
tweede aanspraak wat verdedig word, is dat die dichotomie nie 'n koherente
wyse van morele argumentasie is nie. Die derde aanspraak wat verdedig word
is dat Gadamer 'n werkbare alternatief verskaf vir die dichotomie. Sy denke
voorsien 'n meer koherente wyse om met morele teorie om te gaan as die
een wat MacIntyre verskaf.
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Testing the limits of inclusive capitalism : a case study of the South Africa HP i-communityMcFalls, Ricarda 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / In the run-up to the Millennium Development Goals of 2015, the United Nations Global
Compact and others are targeting major corporations to play an active leadership role in
promoting sustainable development. Increasingly, corporations are encouraged to do so
while pursuing profit-making business opportunities yielding social good in developing
countries. Beyond corporate citizenship, the ideal of “inclusive capitalism” is
popularized by C.K. Prahalad, who evangelizes to corporations about the benefits of
marketing to the untapped market opportunity offered by the 4 billion poor consumers
that make up the “Bottom of the Pyramid”. Hewlett Packard, under former CEO
Carley Fiorina embraced this concept; and, supported by President Thabo Mbeki,
launched a high profile project to test this proposition at the 2002 UN World Summit on
Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. Launched as a three year Public Private
Partnership between Hewlett-Packard, the Limpopo Province and the Mogalakwena
Municipality, the project aimed at “creating breakthrough models of sustainable
development, not altruism, at global replication, not local exclusivity”. Influenced by the
author’s status as an IT industry insider in Africa, this narrative case study draws on
privileged access to sources. While a single case study cannot serve to validate or
discredit a development model, it can effectively expose tensions and contradictions
within a model
The case examines what happened in the company’s search for these “breakthrough
models” in South Africa, and reveals how the competing logics between business realities
and development imperatives are not easily reconciled. Early language around the
inclusive capitalism or BOP discourse emphasizing unlimited business opportunities and
poverty eradication through profits may set unrealistic expectations for business
executives.
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