The Way of Humanity: Confucian Wisdom for an Opening World (Teachings of the Korean Philosopher, Haengchon)

There are two recordings of chants included as supplemental files in this record. Each has been made available in .wav format and .mp3 format. The files in the .mp3 format are much smaller and suitable for downloading in situations where bandwidth is restricted.The second edition of this book is available at http://hdl.handle.net/1808/32470, including a link to buy a paper bound copy.The second edition of this book is available at http://hdl.handle.net/1808/32470, including a link to buy a paper bound copy.The Way of Humanity presents a Confucian vision for personal and social transformation intended to bring about a worldwide social order of harmony, dignity, and justice for all peoples, beyond divisive sectarianism and nationalism. It is based on ideals for human flourishing gleaned from Confucian and Neo-Confucian thought as distilled by a highly respected elder philosopher in South Korea, Yi Dong Jun, PhD (Haengchon, literary name). He is Professor Emeritus of the College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. This work is the first detailed presentation of a contemporary Korean philosopher’s perspective on Confucianism as grounded in daily life, its implications for personal spiritual development, and its potential to contribute to world development. The book holistically presents Master Haengchon’s insights through vivid stories, philosophical essays, numerous illustrations, audio recordings of Confucian chanting, and recommendations for further reading

Toward Spiritually Sensitive Social Work Scholarship: Insights from Classical Confucianism

This article develops a proposal for a spiritually sensitive approach to social work scholarship by drawing on insights from classical Chinese Confucian philosophy. Confucianism is used as a source of inspiration because it has developed an elaborate vision of scholarship that presents a contrast to taken-for-granted assumptions in contemporary Wes tern academia so as to provoke a fresh perspective. First, debates about ways to define and measure scholarship in social work are considered. Second, fundamental Confucian ideas about the nature, purposes, and methods of scholarship, including inquiry and teaching for service, are presented through a philosophical analysis of the major classical Confucian texts. Third, implications for spiritually sensitive social work scholarship are presented through discussion and poetry designed to encourage further reflection and debate in the profession

Collected Publications of the Society for Spirituality and Social Work 1990-2005

This book provides a collection of the publications of the Society for Spirituality and Social Work (SSSW) from 1990 to 2005.The Society for Spirituality and Social Work (SSSW) published print newsletters and journals, that included invited or refereed articles, with various names from 1990 to 2005 under the editorship of Edward Canda (1990 – 1992), Robin Russel (1994 – 2004), and Ann Weaver Nichols (2005). The articles in this compilation reveal innovation and creativity as expressed through research reports, bibliographic resources, narratives of practice experience, poetry, and accounts of local chapters’ activities, professional networking, national and international conferencing, and advocacy with the Council on Social Work Education and the National Association of Social Workers. This book makes the complete set of these publications available free and open access. This compendium conveys insights from leaders and innovators in the movement to establish spiritually sensitive social work during an important historical period of its solidification in the United States. During this period, the SSSW helped to bring together scholars and practitioners who shared a commitment to promote respect, knowledge, and skill for addressing the diverse religious and nonreligious spiritual perspectives of clients and their communities. Authors include long-time advocates for addressing religion and spirituality in social work, such as Alan Keith-Lucas (since the 1950s), Donald Krill (since the 1960s), M. Vincentia Joseph (since the 1970s) and Robert Constable, Eleanor Hannon Judah and Max Siporin (since the early 1980s). Authors also include scholars and practitioners who have been active in the movement for spiritually sensitive social work from the 1990s to the present

Heed Your Calling and Follow It Far: Suggestions for Authors Who Write About Spirituality or Other Innovations for Social Work

Copyright 2003 Alliance for Children and FamiliesThis essay provides suggestions for authors who wish to write about spirituality or other innovations for social work. It recommends that authors integrate their life mission, professional commitments, creative process, and the practicalities of writing and publishing within a spiritually sensitive approach to social work

My Sojourn with the Strengths Perspective: Growth and Transformation through Crisis, Illness, and Disability

This record contains the original text published in the book Rooted in Strengths. A supplemental file is also included that was further revised by the author after the chapter was published

East/West Philosophical Synthesis in Transpersonal Theory

Transpersonal theory is a perspective on human behavior and development that synthesizes philosophical and scientific insights from Eastern and Western traditions of thought. This article presents challenges from transpersonal theory to ethnocentric limitations of conventional developmental theories in social work. Three fundamental philosophical assumptions of conventional theories are critiqued: that linear, rational thinking is the standard for optimal cognitive development; that autonomy is the standard for psychosocial maturity; and that ordinary waking dualistic consciousness is the standard for normal mental operation. Limitations of transpersonal theory are also examined. Based on the challenges and insights of transpersonal theory, suggestions for innovation in teaching and philosophizing about human behavior in social work are offered

The Way of Humanity: Confucian Wisdom for an Opening World (Teachings of the Korean Philosopher, Haengchon) - Second Edition

There are two recordings of chants included as supplemental files in this record. Each has been made available in .wav format and .mp3 format. The files in the .mp3 format are much smaller and suitable for downloading in situations where bandwidth is restricted.The Way of Humanity, second edition, presents a Confucian vision for personal and social transformation intended to bring about a worldwide social order of harmony, dignity, and justice for all peoples, beyond divisive sectarianism and nationalism. It is based on ideals for human flourishing gleaned from Confucian and Neo-Confucian thought as distilled by a highly respected elder philosopher in South Korea, Yi Dong Jun, PhD (Haengchon, literary name). He is Professor Emeritus of the College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. This work is the first detailed presentation of a contemporary Korean philosopher’s perspective on Confucianism as grounded in daily life, its implications for personal spiritual development, and its potential to contribute to world development. The book holistically presents Master Haengchon’s insights through vivid stories, philosophical essays, numerous illustrations, audio recordings of Confucian chanting, recommendations for further reading, and, new to the second edition, poems inspired by Confucian classics about ideals for an opening of the world to wellbeing and justice for all peoples

Levels of Filial Piety and Spiritual Development: Re-Envisioning a Confucian Ideal for Positive Youth Development and Family Relations

Keynote Address, WAYS Third Biennial Conference on Youth Studies World Trends and Prospects for Youth Service and Mentoring, July 8, 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Revised October 3, 2020