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A Benjaminian appraisal of mass culture and its technologies of reproduction
Get PDFThis paper reconstructs the views of Walter Benjamin - with particular focus and emphasis on his analyses of mass culture and its reproductive technologies. This reconstruction is intended to highlight how Benjamin managed to develop a powerful, insightful and multifaceted theoretical platform from where the contemporary technologies of mass communication and modern culture can be assessed and understood. This line of ana- lysis and investigation highlights how the first gene- ration of critical theorists found themselves in a particularly nuanced, antagonistic and dialectically laden position with regard to the technologies of mass communication and the mass culture of the 20th century. It is further hoped that this reconstruction will aid us in our attempts to come to grips with the new communicational technologies confronting the society of the 21st century
Health and health care in South Africa in transition: a macro perspective
Get PDFThe South African health care system, along with society in general, is undergoing profound transformation. Afcer almost five years, questions may well be posed about the nature of chis transition, the benefits of the reform for health care, and the effects of the transformation on the health and well-being of the population. The argument is chat reform of a fundamental nature has indeed taken place in numerous dimensions of the health sphere. However, crucial aspects of the health system remain unchanged. Regarding the effects of the transition on the health and wellbeing of the population, one may certainly assume char significant gains have been achieved as a result of the reform measures, although practice thus far also adduces some evidence co che concrary
Co-operative motivation: a useful management tool in developing countries
Get PDFHaving a motivated employee corps is important. In chis article three motivational oriencacions are examined: co-operative, competitive and individualistic approaches. Literature study reveals strong support for a co-operative motivational orientation. Furthermore, chapter 3 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa makes provision for co-operative government and administration. The role of co-operationnin the workplace is thus examined, along with the benefits resulting from havingnpeople work together co-operatively. The deleterious effects of competition are alson highlighted in order co strengthen the case for co-operation
Willeboer en die Boere-Franse: mitifisering en ontnugtering in Villebois-Mareuil se Carnet de Campagne
Get PDFDie herdenking van die Anglo-Boereoorlog bied aan navorsers die geleentheid om minder bekende en vergete rekste onder belangstellendes se aandag ce bring. Goeie tekste deur buitelandse deelnemers aan die oodog is skaars; Villebois-Mareuil se Kampanje-joernaal is die werk van \u27n coegewyde soldaar, \u27n skrywer in eie reg en die model vir een van die bekendste silhoeecre op die Franse verhoog, Cyrano de Bergerac. In hierdie artikel word daar gekonsentreer op Villebois se vecanderende siening van die Beere. Die leser word voorsien van lang aanhalings uic die joernaal, waarvan die meeste vir die eerste keer in Afrikaans verskyn. Daaruit blyk die dat Villebois se siening van die Boere gekleur word deur persoonlike oorwegings (sy behoefre aan militere glorie, sy siening van die Boere as verloopte Franse). Wat Villebois en Bergerac gemeen her, en war duidelik blyk uit sy veranderende siening van die Boer in hierdie joernaal, is \u27n persoonlike srrewe na uitmuntendheid en \u27n geleidelike ontgogeling met die mensemateriaal waarmee milirere glorie op die slagveld behaal moes word
Problematising the discursive bases of contemporary ecopolitical vanguardism in social ecology and ecosocialism
Get PDFSt. Thomas Aquinas’ Doctrine of Christ’s Descent into Hades and its implications for African Ancestor Christological discourse
Get PDFThe statement “he [Christ] descended into Hades” in the Apostles’ Creed has generated theological debate concerning the nature and purpose of the descent and the relationship of Christ to ancestors. Given St. Thomas Aquinas’ outstanding contribution to the development of this doctrine, this article explores Aquinas’ contributions to the doctrine of Christ’s descent into Hades. It then critiques ancestor Christology through the lens of the descent doctrine. A desktop research approach is used to gather and analyse data from journal articles, books, and theses. The article argues that Christ died in place of sinful humanity and bore the total punishment for sin; therefore, there is no sacrifice for salvation except that which Christ offered. This emphasises that salvation is solely through Christ, and no rituals, sacrifices, or ancestors can replaceHis redemptive work. The article also asserts that Christ,as the Son of God, surpasses any human ancestor inimportance and power, making ancestor Christology invalid. It encourages Akan Christians to place their faith solely in Christ
Jesus uttering his last words and drawing on his final breath: reflecting on Luke 23:46
Get PDFThe last words and final breath of any human being in the wake of death is a moment in time one should not underappreciate. The death of Jesus certainly falls into the category of a human being taking a final breath while uttering last words. If these statements are afair assessment, then it is reasonable to reflect on the existential value and significance of Jesus’ last words and final breath. To state the obvious, his death, as a central figure within Christianity, holds potential theological value and significance for how millions interpret their final moments. His death also possesses existential value for obvious reasons. There is thus a substantial theological burden on what his death means, the impactit has on those “believing” in him, and the consequences for all those who consider their death as dying “in him”. This study does not overburden Jesus’ last moments with theological concerns but aims to reflect on Luke 23:46 and parallels from an existential-anthropological point of view. It deliberately accentuates the mundane, “human” character of Jesus’ “last” moments on this earth. The purpose of this reflection is to come to a deeper appreciation of his death, with the hope that it might mean something to someone struggling to breathe while dying
BOOK REVIEW Bibles in Africa through European eyes
Get PDFA book review of "Bibles in Africa through European eyes" by Nyirenda, M. (Bukuru, Hippo Books, 2023) pp. 176, ISBN: 978 183973252