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)

For the Aristotelian principle to become operative, certain principles must be met. Individuals should be free from anxiety about satisfying basic needs. They cannot enjoy complexity in their lives beyond a certain point. To have satisfying lives, individuals should engage in both passive and active enjoyments, leading from a lower to a higher…

Recommends that development of altruistic potential, ethical values, and a sense of empathy must begin in childhood. Suggests ways in which educators can help children understand the intrinsic importance of kindness, compasion, love, honesty, tolerance, and individuality. (Author/DB)

Describes the secondary and college level courses in social biology taught in the early 1960s that first linked the human situation to basic biological principles and concepts. Provides a general description of the present status of social biology in England. (CS)

This editorial outlines desirable content for a comprehensive text on social biology and discusses the relevant areas of hominid evolution, ecology, ethology, and archaeology. (CS)

Liberal arts scholars can make good academic administrators because their disciplines develop the necessary skills, including the abilities to see things whole, to identify intellectual excellence, to know the moral dimensions of behavior, to envision how life may be bettered, and to be sensitive to minorities. (Author/MSE)