Review of Daly, Jackie with Tom Carter. Tammy Wynette: A Daughter Recalls Her Mother’s Tragic Life and Death. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2000.

Thesis (LLM)--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

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This study examines the ancient Greeks’ attitudes to children during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. The investigation is limited to literary sources in selected pre-Christian texts. Problems which might bias interpretation have been noted. Parent-child relationships, as revealed in literary examples of parental love and concern, are of particular interest. Hazards affecting survival in early childhood, and factors which influenced attitudes regarding the fetus, abortion, exposure and infanticide are considered. Legal, political and socio-economic factors are amongst motivating forces. Childhood experiences such as education, sport, pederasty, step-families, slaves and slavery, preparation for marriage, and deprivation due to war and environmental factors are also examined. Ancient attitudes to children are compared with modern attitudes to children in similar situations prevailing in Western culture in the 21st century. The findings reveal that basic human behaviour has changed little over the millennia; however, factors influencing attitudes have undergone some change as society evolved.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / A pergunta pelo sentido da vida e a frustração decorrente do fato de todos os seres humanos serem mortais, portanto inferiores aos deuses, constituem dois dos elementos fundantes da psique humana. O livro do Eclesiastes, em seu tempo, e a psicologia profunda, a partir do séc. XX, são duas tentativas de trabalhar esses assuntos e buscar saídas para uma nova forma de fruir a vida e chegar à sabedoria que se eleva para além do mundo terreno, valorizando a vivência espiritual, afetiva e emocional, para além dos limites estreitos do poder derivado da posse de bens materiais. Cada qual à sua maneira, o autor do livro do Eclesiastes e Carl G. Jung propõem princípios como dignidade, solidariedade e integralização do ser, para uma vida realizada e plena em todas as suas potencialidades. Esta pesquisa mostra uma das possibilidades de reler o livro do Eclesiastes a partir da psicologia profunda, tornando-o acessível para as pessoas que estão à busca de novas formas de viver sua espiritualidade no cotidiano. / The quest for the sense of life and the frustration derived from the fact that humanity is mortal, that means inferior to gods, constitute two of the most important elements of the human psyche. As a consequence, life is often considered as being tasteless and without any sense or purpose. The book of Ecclesiastes, in its time, and the profound psychology from the 20th century are two forms of dealing with these questions and to look for solutions. New ways of enjoying life and attaining wisdom that go beyond the terrenal world emphasize the spiritual, affective and emotional life beyond the narrow limits of power deriving from material goods only. Each in his own way, both the author of the book of the Ecclesiastes and Carl G. Jung propose principles such as dignity, solidarity, and integralization of the human being in sense of live in plenitude all the lifes possibilities. This research shows an alternative to read the book of Ecclesiastes from the view of the profound psychology, making it accessible to all people who look for new ways to experience their spirituality in everydays life.

This paper presents an investigation in how a jewelry artist understands the life and death, permanence and impermanence of human, objects, and other creatures, by communicating still life in the form of jewelry. I will bring up a fact that death and impermanence have been forgotten by my peers, and use still life and contemporary jewelry to discuss it. The paper mainly talks about: my opinion upon life and death in modern society, why and how did I related them with still life paintings, how did I make my jewelry based on still life, and discusst a dilemma I met: how will jewelry be when they are on and not on people’s body.

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The topic of this study, euthanasia, has become a modern-day issue that challenges some of societies traditionally held beliefs towards death and dying. This study drew upon the theoretical insights of Michel Foucault to provide a discursive analysis of the term euthanasia, and the issues surrounding the "right-to-die". It involved an analysis of primary texts from; nursing, general, and legal literature as well as the media between the years 2002-2004. Drawing upon data researched, the study analyses the main discourses regarding the practice of euthanasia for terminally ill individuals. The two competing discourses that emerged were what I have termed the sanctity-of life-discourse and the right-to-die discourse. The aim of the study was to uncover the discourses understanding of "truth" regarding the right-to-die. The analysis revealed that a small percentage of cancer sufferers (5%) die with their pain insufficiently treated and the right-to-die discourse claims that no individual should have to suffer needlessly, asserting the individuals right to autonomy. Directly opposing this is the sanctity-of life-discourse which states all life is sacred and nothing can justify euthanasia as an acceptable practice in society. My findings indicate the need for effective palliative care and pain management when caring for the terminally ill individual. The legal, ethical and moral implications of euthanasia are many and this study discusses the effects these may have on health professionals involved with the care of terminally ill patients. The study revealed an increasing deployment of the right-to-die discourse in the media and revealed concerns regarding the nursing professions lack of preparation to deal with euthanasia if it becomes a legal option in end of life care.

The topic of this study, euthanasia, has become a modern-day issue that challenges some of societies traditionally held beliefs towards death and dying. This study drew upon the theoretical insights of Michel Foucault to provide a discursive analysis of the term euthanasia, and the issues surrounding the "right-to-die". It involved an analysis of primary texts from; nursing, general, and legal literature as well as the media between the years 2002-2004. Drawing upon data researched, the study analyses the main discourses regarding the practice of euthanasia for terminally ill individuals. The two competing discourses that emerged were what I have termed the sanctity-of life-discourse and the right-to-die discourse. The aim of the study was to uncover the discourses understanding of "truth" regarding the right-to-die. The analysis revealed that a small percentage of cancer sufferers (5%) die with their pain insufficiently treated and the right-to-die discourse claims that no individual should have to suffer needlessly, asserting the individuals right to autonomy. Directly opposing this is the sanctity-of life-discourse which states all life is sacred and nothing can justify euthanasia as an acceptable practice in society. My findings indicate the need for effective palliative care and pain management when caring for the terminally ill individual. The legal, ethical and moral implications of euthanasia are many and this study discusses the effects these may have on health professionals involved with the care of terminally ill patients. The study revealed an increasing deployment of the right-to-die discourse in the media and revealed concerns regarding the nursing professions lack of preparation to deal with euthanasia if it becomes a legal option in end of life care.

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill., 1999. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-104).