Warns that until schools give up their zeal for control, they will continue to wring the emotional life out of many children who will end up untouched by their involvement in school, life, or interpersonal relationships. (Author)

As an institutional enterprise, philosophy appears prosperous. As an art of human significance it is an abstract intellectual wasteland that does not deal even remotely with the issues and concerns of today. Very little excitement, thrill of discovery, evangelical fervor and sense of the adventure of ideas are created by modern philosophy, which…

Both students and parents are angry and alienated because of prolonged school exposure. A 5-point formula for amelioration is offered. (Author)

Discusses postwar dramas of Friedrich Durrenmatt, Wolfgang Hildesheimer, and Jose Maria Bellido. (DS)

Discusses the dissociation of two kinds of tragedy, melodramatic and moral. (SW)

Analyzes the life and works of Erasmus. Attempts to define the peculiarly Nordic brand of humanism inherent in Erasmus' writings, and to study specifically his creative powers. (DS)

The Harvard University of the 1950's is described in terms of the requirements of the good" university of the future. Learning, academic freedom, excellence, participation in the life of the academic community, and respect for the dignity and humanity of all its members are seen as vital. (SE)

Article investigated the development of the English curriculum and the change toward which it is growing. (RK)

Uses a systems approach to propose interrelated changes in the divorce process to provide for a more humanistic approach, enable the law to become an effective support system, maximize client self-determination, and redefine the role of the judge and attorney. Stresses the need for greater interprofessional cooperation. (JAC)

The history of the argument between evolutionists and theologians is traced in an attempt not only to clarify the differences between the two groups but also to illustrate differences among members within the religious camp. Responses to evolution by liberal and moderate clergy are noted along with Fundamentalist views. (PP)

Ethical instruction should be a distinct component of training programs for educational administrators. Ethical competence should be nurtured by an inductive approach in an educational administration problem-based way, using humanistic literature as supplementary rather than foundational material. (Author/CM)

Two factors, humanistically motivated science and the needs of a mass society for new caring and control resources, have led the profession of psychology into often contradictory assumptions, pushed it toward possibly unattainable goals, and left the field open to much criticism. (Author/GC)

Overviews themes relating to humanistic psychology. Discusses the tendency of theorists to unconsciously externalize their own psyches. Examines the historical context of humanistic psychology. Discusses humanistic psychology's contribution to understanding the less healthy person. Provides instances of unrealistic thinking by humanistic…

Discusses educational issues affected by the conservative right, including church-state separation, school prayer, censorship, creationism, moral education, and humanism. Maintains that a politically powerful religious right threatens the separation of church and state. (Author/JM)