Mind and Cosmos. Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False

Mind and Cosmos. Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly Fals

Philosophy, A Challenge To Post-Truth, Also in Indonesia

This article insists that it is the task of philosophy to challenge untruth under the guise of truth. In the first part the author follows how philosophy changed from teachings of wisdom to critique of false truth claims: beginning with Eastern philosophy, with special consideration of Javanese wisdom, through Greek philosophy where philosophy comes into its own right, to M­edieval philosophy, until enlightenment clearly establishes philosophy as criticism. Hegel and Critical Philosophy are given special attention. In the second part the author stresses the importance of critical philosophy for Indonesia. He exemplifies this on three widely accepted untruths: untruth about what happened in Indonesia in 1965 and 1966, the claim that Pancasila is incompatible with liberal democracy, and the claim of religious extremism to present truth about religion. The article ends with appeal to defend our democratic freedoms without compromise

PANGGILAN KRISTIANI, GEREJA, FILSAFAT DAN PANCASILA

In this paper the author reflects on the vocation of Catholic places for the study of philosophy and theology. Believing the gospel, Christians are called to give witness to its redeeming power. But almost from the very beginning Christians felt the need to understand what they believe. From this need rose theology and philosophy. Protestantism, enlightenment and secularism posed new challenges. Aware of them the Catholic Church, since the Council of Trent, obliges her priests to study philosophy and theology. The author then suggests that not only future priests, but also religious sisters, brothers and lay people should get a solid philosophical and theological formation. Our teaching of philosophy should be open also to non-Catholics and non-Christians. Our philosophical and theological institutions must not be inward looking, but enter into the intellectual discourse of the whole society. Turning to Indonesia the author shows that state philosophy Pancasila poses an intellectual challenge for Catholic philosophers they should take up. As a closing note the author points to new challenges the Catholic Church faces after the Second Vatican Council. Indonesian Catholic philosophers and theologians should take an active part in facing them

Kin-Ethik?

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Meaning and components of Quality of Life among individuals with spinal cord injury in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

Purpose: Knowledge on the meaning of quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury in developing countries is limited. This study aims to explore the meaning and components of quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury in a rural area in Indonesia. Method: Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 12 individuals with paraplegia (8 males, 4 females) aged 24–67 years. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes that constitute meaning and components of quality of life. Results: Quality of life was not an easily understood concept, while “life satisfaction” and “happiness” were. Life satisfaction was associated with a person’s feeling when achieving goals or dreams and related to fulfillment of needs. Thirteen components of life satisfaction were identified and categorized into five domains as follows: (1) participation: earning income and work, being useful to others, community participation, and having skills and knowledge, (2) social support: social support, social relationship, (3) relationship with God: injury is God’s will, praying, (4) independence: being independent, mobility and accessibility, and health, and (5) psychological resources: accepting the condition, maintaining goals and motivation. Conclusions: Social, cultural and religious influences were prominent in the perception of life satisfaction. The measurement of quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury in Indonesia needs to consider locally perceived meaning and components of quality of life. Implications for Rehabilitation Financial, social and health needs of individuals with spinal cord injury in Indonesia must be immediately addressed. To increase financial independence, rehabilitation professionals should equip individuals with spinal cord injury with adequate self-employment skills. Sociocultural and religious aspects should be considered in the measurement of quality of life

Agama, Keterbukaan dan Demokrasi: Harapan dan Tantangan

Kekejaman yang sengaja dipertontonkan kelompok ekstrimis keagamaan tidak jarang membuat keyakinan sebagian orang goyah, jika bukan hilang, pada agama. Apa yang membuat agama dan nilai kemanusiaan seperti bertentangan, di satu sisi agama yang mengajarkan cinta kasih antar sesama, di sisi lain umatnya justru merusak nilai kemananusiaan? Berawal dari Nurcholish Madjid Memorial Lecture (NMML) 2014, Franz Magnis-Suseno, SJ, dalam buku ini, menekankan kembali bahwa iman kepada Allah hanya benar kalau terwujud dalam hormat terhadap manusia ciptaan tertinggi Allah. Beriman seharusnya mengandung makna dukungan terhadap hak asasi manusia, termasuk kebebasan beragama. Tantangan bagi agama saat ini menurutnya adalah budaya konsumerisme kapitalistik dan gerakan ekstrimisme keagamaan. Aspek ini kemudian diulas lebih lanjut dari berbagai perspektif oleh Nathanael G. Sumaktoyo, Mery Kolimon, Taufiq Pasiak, Ahmad Syafi'i Mufid, Maman Imanulhaq, Alissa Wahid dan Rosalia Sciortino. Perdebatan para penulis dalam buku ini sejatinya bermuara pada semangat dan optimisme yang sama: Tidak ada kata putus asa untuk menyerukan dan memperjuangkan agama yang menunjung tinggi nilai kemanusiaan

Etika politik

xv.405 hal 21 c

Berfilsafat Dari Konteks

xii, 247 hlm.; 21 x 14 c

Mencari sosok demokrasi : Sebuah telaah filosofis

Jakartaxiii, 133 p.; 21 cm