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The years 1965-8 were the 'liberal hour' for race relations policy in Britain. Laws were then enacted, enforcement agencies created, and community relations councils established. These bodies, and their personnel, have been called 'the race relations industry'. To many people, the output of this 'industry' appears disappointing relative to the input into it. This book examines a variety of optimistic assumptions about the speed with which immigrants adjust to a new environment; inadequate minority bargaining power; insufficiently speedy and decisive action by the central government; unwillingness on the part of the white majority to accept the desirability of such action; and the difficulty of fitting a race relations policy into an administrative system created to serve an ethnically homogeneous population. The policies initiated in 1965 reflected the ascendancy of liberal over conservative assumptions about race relations. Now these are under sharp attack from a radical standpoint. Promoting Racial Harmony shows how the debate has changed, drawing upon recent economic theory to formulate the issues in an original but non-technical manner.
This book is devoted to the issue of how we can learn to live together in the face of division and conflict. It is dedicated to the life and work of a remarkable human being, Dr Epimenidis Haidemenakis, scientist, statesman, visionary leader, President Emeritus of the International S.T.E.P.S. Foundation and founding father of The Olympiads of the Mind (OM). The monograph consists of a collection of papers presented at the 8th and 9th Olympiads of the Mind held in Washington, DC and Chania, Crete respectively. Distinguished international scholars, government and corporate representatives, leading researchers and academics from multiple disciplines and Nobel Laureates Leon Lederman (Physics, 1988), Martin Perl (Physics, 1995) and Yuan T. Lee (Chemistry, 1986) address a broad range of issues all with the aim of improving the human condition and achieving cooperation among the people of the world. The topics include the environment, sustainability and security; diversity and how to achieve integration and peace among people in a fractured world; the important role of brain research; how to overcome poverty and inequality; how to enhance creativity and improve education at all levels; and how new technologies and tools can be used for common benefit. The culmination of the book is a call to action, to join what one might call the “OM Movement”—bringing the best minds in the world together to create solutions to world issues so that we can all live together in harmony.
Harmony is a concept essential to Confucianism and to the way of life of past and present people in East Asia. Integrating methods of textual exegesis, historical investigation, comparative analysis, and philosophical argumentation, this book presents a comprehensive treatment of the Confucian philosophy of harmony. The book traces the roots of the concept to antiquity, examines its subsequent development, and explicates its theoretical and practical significance for the contemporary world. It argues that, contrary to a common view in the West, Confucian harmony is not mere agreement but has to be achieved and maintained with creative tension. Under the influence of a Weberian reading of Confucianism as "adjustment" to a world with an underlying fixed cosmic order, Confucian harmony has been systematically misinterpreted in the West as presupposing an invariable grand scheme of things that pre-exists in the world to which humanity has to conform. The book shows that Confucian harmony is a dynamic, generative process, which seeks to balance and reconcile differences and conflicts through creativity. Illuminating one of the most important concepts in Chinese philosophy and intellectual history, this book is of interest to students of Chinese studies, history and philosophy in general and eastern philosophy in particular.
This collection of original essays explores metaethical views from outside the mainstream European tradition. The guiding motivation is that important discussions about the ultimate nature of morality can be found far beyond ancient Greece and modern Europe. The volume’s aim is to show how rich the possibilities are for comparative metaethics, and how much these comparisons offer challenges and new perspectives to contemporary analytic metaethics. Representing five continents, the thinkers discussed range from ancient Egyptian, ancient Chinese, and the Mexican (Aztec) cultures to more recent thinkers like Augusto Salazar Bondy, Bimal Krishna Matilal, Nishida Kitarō, and Susan Sontag. The philosophical topics discussed include religious language, moral discovery, moral disagreement, essences’ relation to evaluative facts, metaphysical harmony and moral knowledge, naturalism, moral perception, and quasi-realism. This volume will be of interest to anyone interested in metaethics or comparative philosophy.
As this moving pastoral statement presents, the rapidly growing Asian and Pacific American communities have helped the Church shine as a sacrament of unity and universality.
"Unlocking the Wisdom: A Guide to Understanding Confucianism" offers an illuminating journey into one of the world's most enduring philosophical and ethical systems. Delving deep into the teachings of Confucius and the rich tapestry of Confucian thought, this comprehensive guidebook explores the essence of Ren, Li, and Xiao, guiding readers through the intricate pathways of virtue, harmony, and moral integrity. From its ancient origins to its modern adaptations, each chapter unveils the timeless principles of Confucianism with clarity and depth. Discover the significance of rituals and ceremonies, the role of education and governance, and the pursuit of harmony in both personal and societal realms. Explore Confucian ethics, leadership insights, and the profound influence of this philosophy on global perspectives. With compelling insights and practical wisdom, "Unlocking the Wisdom" equips readers with the tools to integrate Confucian principles into their daily lives. Whether you seek to cultivate virtue, navigate ethical dilemmas, or contribute to a harmonious society, this book serves as a beacon of guidance, illuminating the path to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life in accordance with the teachings of
Conjuration: Angels Of The Kabbalah Over the millennia, the mysteries of Kabbalah have attracted scholars, mystics and seekers of spiritual truth. At the heart of this esoteric tradition are the heavenly forces, which can be conjured up to act on various fronts. Learn about the mysteries of the Kabbalistic angels and their roles as celestial forces, each associated with one of the sefirot of the Tree of Life. Offering a practical guide, the book teaches how to invoke these powerful beings and use their powers to transform various areas of life. Through precise rituals and conjuration techniques, the reader can access the divine forces, directing them to protect, guide and bring balance. Each Kabbalistic angel has a specific function, from protection to spiritual empowerment. The book details how to use these powers for your own benefit, whether to achieve spiritual growth or obtain help. With a practical and in-depth approach, this guide is indispensable for those who wish to work with celestial energies and divine forces safely and effectively. As well as offering a theoretical overview of the function and attributes of the Kabbalistic angels, the book guides the reader through practical conjuration rituals. Each angel has a specific role - be it for protection, wisdom or spiritual empowerment - and this book teaches how to summon their energies to achieve tangible benefits in life. By performing the rituals correctly, the reader will be able to unlock the power of these celestial forces, directing them towards protection, spiritual growth and personal achievement. With a practical and clear approach, this book reveals the mechanisms that allow the Kabbalistic angels to interact with the earthly world and how we can use them to transform our reality. An essential resource for any spiritual practitioner or student of Kabbalah, it teaches how to access divine forces and apply them safely and effectively.
This book calls on educators to teach the whole child by including their faith as integral to their identity and offers suggestions for how to honor faith within a nurturing learning environment. Part One describes the concept of faith honoring as an extension of historical educational approaches and offers a framework for how to teach in ways that are faith-honoring. Part Two is a collection of personal essays reflecting on experiences of faith honoring and faith silencing.
This book takes a social psychological perspective to study the ways in which identity, religious beliefs and well-being are related to and affect each other in the contemporary world. It simultaneously draws upon intellectual resources from the extant interdisciplinary literature to build connections within the broader societal context. In view of the social diversity and changes in post-globalization India, issues of identity, religion and well-being emerge as dynamic and vibrant aspects of social reality in both individual and group contexts, across age groups and genders. The current social-cultural-political scenario in the India, therefore, points to the need to investigate the outcome of personal and social well-being in relation to identity and religion. As contexts change, these issues take different shades and influence human conditions differentially. This book undertakes the investigation by going beyond the traditional tropes of behavioral science and discussing the dynamic interplay and confluence of socio-cultural-political variables in changing times. It draws from a large sample from the four major religious faiths in India—Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Sikhism—and enables readers to understand significant interactions among facets of identity (personal and social), religious beliefs and practices and well-being (personal and social) with age and gender in an important segment of the global population.