Informallly discusses an intuitive approach to the history of mathematics as an academic discipline. The initial point of departure includes the analysis of some traditional definitions of the concept of history taken from standard dictionaries. The dissection attempts to suggest the complexity of the discipline. (Author/MM)

The pioneering authors of narrative therapy, White and Epston, state clearly that they have been influenced by the work of the French theorist Michel Foucault. This paper briefly outlines some features of narrative therapy, examines the Foucauldian themes in White and Epston's theory, and explores narrative therapy's poststructuralist challenge to…

Even in prison, where she teaches a parenting course to young mothers and pregnant women, Jean Harris finds that the question that makes everything relevant is "What's human about a human being?" Cites her belief in the interconnectedness of life, the importance of the beginning years of life, and the theorists who influenced her. (MLF)

Argues for a synthesis of and respect for various educational pedagogies; acknowledges the core values and beliefs about education that reflect infinite human variety. (SK)

Highlights religious themes in Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," especially Celie's struggle with traditional Christianity, which here serves to reinforce oppression. Her journey toward spiritual independence reflects much of the actual religious experience of Black women in America. (DM)

Presents a brief review of selected humanistic principles of education that are critical to effective school and classroom reform. (SR)

Critically reviews efforts at theoretical integration of psychoanalysis and humanism along the lines of F. Pine's (1990) four psychologies of psychoanalysis. Concludes that psychoanalysis and humanism have certain compatible features, but that they generally represent opposing vantage points in the study of subjectivity. Provides recommendations…

Traces the historical path of Christian Humanism and suggests that today they are isolated from the main body of humanists. Proposes that it is appropriate for present-day humanists to actively include Christian Humanists into their group. Contends that this action is timely and prudent because of the sizable numbers of Christian Humanists.…

In the "Learning Age," the citizen role has been deflated and the consumer role inflated. The structure of work in the "learning economy" hinders active citizenship and adult development. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Presents a taxonomy of adult education philosophies: (1) autonomy driven (humanist, critical humanist, and critical emancipatory) and (2) relationally driven (feminist humanist, feminist emancipatory). Uses personal examples to demonstrate how tacit philosophies are exhibited in teaching practice. (SK)

Examines Wayne Booth's move to co-opt marginality by universalizing his suggestion that everyone has differences that they are obligated to study. Argues that Booth's position is critically self-divided in a state of unresolved tension that does not announce itself. Looks at this tension in two works, including Booth's first feminist essay. (TB)

A new view of science that goes beyond conventional perceptions of science as either good or bad is proposed. The new perspective sees science as process rather than product, bringing together scientific skills and human insight. It is seen as important for the public to understand that expert disagreement is part of the scientific enterprise.…

Article argues that diversity and universality can coexist within the human community. It presents a list of universal moral values that have their validation from being frequently cited in print and with religious and secular organizations (i.e., United Nations), and discusses their implications for counseling. (Author/JDM)

Humanistic psychotherapies for disturbed clients, including client-centered and existential-phenomenological treatments, are reviewed. It is concluded that humanistic treatments are effective and provide a good conceptual framework for working with disturbed clients. (Author/MKA)

Discusses how teaching activities and assessment strategies in a nursing curriculum can be tailored to four philosophy frameworks: idealism, realism, pragmatism, and humanism. (SK)