The widespread estrangement felt by human beings in the present day has led to what has been called an “epidemic of loneliness.” Although a plethora of studies have explored this theme in an attempt to address the problem, effective solutions have proved elusive. Some will no doubt claim that alienation has always been with us, yet what we are witnessing right now is on a scale that is arguably unprecedented. The vacuum created by the loss of connection to a transcendent reality has directly contributed to the dissolution of society, family, and personal relationships. If we broaden the scope of this phenomenon to include metaphysical and cosmological factors, we can better understand the mental health consequences of loneliness as stemming from the spiritual crisis of the modern world, and the corresponding loss of meaning in people’s lives. In order to heal the trauma of secularism, which has led to the burgeoning loneliness and alienation we see today, we need to go to the root of this affliction by offering a radical response that is grounded in the sacred and its manifestations in humanity’s spiritual traditions. In exploring this phenomenon, a metaphysical framework has been adopted to help illuminate this serious affliction.
Transcendent Philosophy Journal
The Relationship between Ethics and Islamic Jurisprudence from the Perspective of Philosophy of Religion
Dec
The relationship between ethics and Islamic jurisprudence is one of the important topics of Islamic studies today. This article analyses this relationship.
Jurisprudence and ethics have a complex and intertwined relationship in Islamic thought. Jurists disagree about the centrality of ethics in Sharīʿa (Islamic Law) as a criterion for deducing religious rulings.
Jan
Buddhism appears exceptional in lacking any conventional notion of God, which is something that distinguishes practically every other religious tradition. However, while any strict form of theism is absent from its standpoint, it clearly espouses—in a number of its schools—the notion of an ultimate reality that is wholly transcendent, yet fully immanent in the world. Furthermore, its unique understanding of the Absolute provides a glimpse into how Buddhists might regard the significance and purpose of humanity’s other spiritual dispensations, without feeling compelled to reject them altogether. By examining some of its key doctrinal foundations, it will be argued that Buddhism—the Mahāyāna in particular—can shed light on the plurality of religions by focusing on what is most essential and universal in our longing for liberation.
Transcendent Philosophy Journal
Exploring Expert Opinions on the Content of Expert Witness Psychological Reports
Jan
The research examined the current state of expert witness psychological reports. Ten HCPC-registered, BPS-chartered practitioner psychologists shared their experiences and perspectives on qualifications, job titles, report preparation, content, and feedback from solicitors or court officials. Data were gathered through a 27-question survey and analysed using a thematic approach following Braun and Clarke’s (2019) six-step guide. This study explored three main areas: qualifications, report quality, and feedback from solicitors or courts. A critical review of the literature revealed significant variation in training, decision-making, knowledge of the field, and feedback from courts. Findings suggest a greater need for standardisation of expert witness psychological reports.
Transcendent Philosophy Journal
The Science of Human Attachment and Rumi’s Insights into Spiritual Attachment
Jan
Attachment theory, first proposed by John Bowlby in the 1950s, explores the emotional bonds between individuals, particularly focusing on the parent-child relationship. This article delves into the foundations of attachment theory, outlining its significance in understanding how early experiences with caregivers’ shape individuals’ emotional and social development. It reviews the central concepts of attachment behaviours, the formation of attachment styles, and the impact of these styles on adult relationships. The article identifies the primary attachment styles—secure, dismissive, fearful, and preoccupied—and examines the intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns, stability of attachment styles throughout life, and their implications for psychological adjustment. Additionally, this work seeks to highlight existing gaps in the literature regarding attachment theory and offers a unique perspective by integrating insights from Rumi’s poetry. Through this examination, the article aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on attachment theory and its relevance in contemporary psychological research.
In this article, one of the psychological tales from the first book of the Mathnawi is analysed using a hermeneutic and holistic approach. The focal point of the third discourse is the dialogue between the child and the mother, followed by the dialogue between the King and the fire, as well as the King’s subsequent actions and reactions. The child is the primary hero of the tale, while the King serves as the antagonist. Composed in verse and using symbolic language, the discourse is filled with ups and downs, mirroring the true journey of human life.
The central question of the article is about the mystical psychological dimensions of humanity, especially those of the mother, child, and power, as represented in this discourse. Metaphorically, in the current article, mother is representing all caregivers. The findings of the article indicate that Rumi illustrates a variety of conflicts within human nature and also depicts a mystical psychological perspective. In the chosen discourse for the present article, the child and mother play a constructive and nurturing interactive role. Verses 783–811 from the first chapter of Mathnawi convey the primary content of the child-mother relationship. This article thus bridges attachment theory with mystical perspectives, exploring the resonance between Bowlby’s psychological insights and the rich symbolic framework of Rumi’s insights and poetry, suggesting Spiritual Attachment to be complete map of human attachment process.