There is a growing realization that the premises of materialism are applicable within certain limits only. The mystical writings of Blake teach that man's body is a mental body, and his universe a mental universe. (JN)

Existentialism, methodology, phenomenology, and hermeneutics are defined as they apply to philosophy of education. A chronological presentation of the literature outlines the contributions of each. (JMF)

Examines Elizabeth Cady Stanton's speech, "The Solitude of Self," as a philosophical statement of the principles underlying the nineteenth century struggle for woman's rights in the United States. Analyzes the lyric structure and tone of the speech and its tragic, existential rationale for feminism. (JMF)

Descriptions of music and visual art peak experiences obtained from persons were content analyzed and factor analyzed. The peak experience accounts for mirrored conflicts in aesthetic norms and suggests a greater role for individual differences in aesthetic theories. (Author)

Discusses the proposition that rarely does an investigation follow the orderly and systematic course suggested by the scientific method. The most vital elements are not the experimental and theoretical tools of science, but human ingenuity and intuition. (BT)

Cites some general differences between scholars and teachers. Suggests that it is within the concepts and practices of humanism that the cause of their major differences rests. (Author/RK)

Focuses primarily upon the applications of the tools of humanistic psychology with Viet Nam era veterans. The Flower of the Dragon, a self-help project seeking to facilitate the growth of Viet Nam era veterans, is one example of a means by which humanistic psychology can build a stronger foundation for itself and for society at large. (Author)

Analyzes children's books as a means of socializing children and helping them become more humane. (DD)

Examines some of the trends in the human potential movement as they came out in a conference. (IRT)

Criticisms of rational synoptic planning are that it is elitist, simplistic, and supportive of existing power relationships. An alternative, people-centered community planning, views the population to be studied as ideological and historical beings, uses knowledge of and by the people as a base, requires interpersonal as well as analytical skills,…

Discusses possible effects of increased state level of control of education in the United States using the Republic of Cyprus as an example. Notes more centralized form of educational governance may reduce the significance of each individual student and this must be weighed against anticipated benefits. (Author/ABL)

Examines influence on student affairs of four philosophical perspectives: rationalism, neohumanism, pragmatism, and existentialism. Claims educational philosophy, both institutional and personal, contributes to policymaking and program development. Concludes that it is necessary to reflect regularly on the why and the how of the student affairs…

Describes a 1988 article entitled "Composing as a Woman" as an attempt to reconcile feminist inquiry and composition studies and to persuade composition specialists that the feminist view has a bearing on their field. Explains that a study of the relationship between gender and reading produced a new perspective on student papers. (SG)

Provides an overview of this special issue that addresses the ethical position of educational technology in a society. Topics discussed include critical theory; an invisible college, i.e., a scholarly communication network; the humanistic approach to developing an ethical conscience; feminist theory; and postmodern and poststructural theory.…

Presents the case of radical humanism as an appropriate theory of social action within social democracies in the late 20th century, and argues that the team is a highly effective form of social organization which leads to the establishment of an organizational culture compatible with radical humanism. (JPS)