title: The Window-motif in Rilke's poetry

authors: Mills, Philip John

abstract: In this dissertation my object is twofold: to examine where and how Rilke used the motif of the window, and also to discover the meaning this had for him. To this end, I propose to briefly review the chronology of the major window- poems and the broad background to them in Chapter I. This will in itself reveal just how significant the motif is and where it occurs. The following chapters will be given over to detailed analyses of those poems most significant to the second object of my investigation. Therefore, Chapter II will deal entirely with the earliest of these, "Die Fensterrose", Chapter III with the cycle Les Fenêtres, and Chapter IV with that poem which 'sums up' what Rilke wrote on the window, "LÄNGST, von uns Wohnenden fort,…”. Finally, a conclusion will not only summarize my findings, but also indicate the development to the final vision of the window .es. Definition of the “Intentional Community"

text: The Window-motif in Rilke's poetry In this dissertation my object is twofold: to examine where and how Rilke used the motif of the window, and also to discover the meaning this had for him. To this end, I propose to briefly review the chronology of the major window- poems and the broad background to them in Chapter I. This will in itself reveal just how significant the motif is and where it occurs. The following chapters will be given over to detailed analyses of those poems most significant to the second object of my investigation. Therefore, Chapter II will deal entirely with the earliest of these, "Die Fensterrose", Chapter III with the cycle Les Fenêtres, and Chapter IV with that poem which 'sums up' what Rilke wrote on the window, "LÄNGST, von uns Wohnenden fort,…”. Finally, a conclusion will not only summarize my findings, but also indicate the development to the final vision of the window .es. Definition of the “Intentional Community"

year: 1972

title: Right action and the non-virtuous agent

authors: van Zyl, Liezl

subjects: philosophy

abstract: According to qualified-agent virtue ethics, an action is right if and only if it is what a virtuous agent would characteristically do in the circumstances. I discuss two closely related objections to this view, both of which concern the actions of the non-virtuous. The first is that this criterion sometimes gives the wrong result, for in some cases a non-virtuous agent should not do what a virtuous person would characteristically do. A second objection is it altogether fails to apply whenever the agent, through previous wrongdoing, finds herself in circumstances that a virtuous person cannot be in. I focus on Rosalind Hursthouse's account of right action, and argue that it can provide a satisfactory response to both these objections. I do so by drawing attention to the distinction between action guidance and action assessment, and arguing that while the above criterion is adequate as a means of action assessment, we should turn to the virtue- and vice-rules (v-rules) for action guidance.

text: Right action and the non-virtuous agent According to qualified-agent virtue ethics, an action is right if and only if it is what a virtuous agent would characteristically do in the circumstances. I discuss two closely related objections to this view, both of which concern the actions of the non-virtuous. The first is that this criterion sometimes gives the wrong result, for in some cases a non-virtuous agent should not do what a virtuous person would characteristically do. A second objection is it altogether fails to apply whenever the agent, through previous wrongdoing, finds herself in circumstances that a virtuous person cannot be in. I focus on Rosalind Hursthouse's account of right action, and argue that it can provide a satisfactory response to both these objections. I do so by drawing attention to the distinction between action guidance and action assessment, and arguing that while the above criterion is adequate as a means of action assessment, we should turn to the virtue- and vice-rules (v-rules) for action guidance.

year: 2010

title: Pūrākau, death, and assisted dying: A Māori framework for understanding end-of-life

authors: Karaka-Clarke, Te Hurinui

subjects: Pūrākau, Assisted Dying, Tikanga Māori, Mōair Cosmology, End of Life: Ethics, Mana Motuhake, Wairua, Whakapapa, Relational Autonomy

abstract: This conceptual article addresses several critical gaps in health literature by exploring the ethical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of assisted dying through the lens of Tikanga Māori and pūrākau (ancestral narratives).  While existing end-of-life policy frameworks often prioritize Western bioethical principles, this article argues for the inclusion of Kaupapa Māori principles such as whakapapa, wairua, mana motuhake, and tapu/ noa as essential components of culturally resonant care.    Drawing upon foundational narratives including the separation of  Ranginui and Papatūānuku, the creation of Hineahuone, the transformation of Hinetītama into Hinenuitepō, and the fatal attempt of Māui to conquer death, we position pūrākau as dynamic ethical texts that guide decision-making.  This article contributes to Indigenous health discourse by offering a whānau-centred, tikanga-informed critique of the End-of-Life Choice Act 2019 and calls for broader recognition of spiritual and relational dimensions in end-of-life care.   We contend that, when under-taken with whānau engagement, spiritual awareness, and cultural integrity, may be ethically compatible with tikanga Māori

text: Pūrākau, death, and assisted dying: A Māori framework for understanding end-of-life This conceptual article addresses several critical gaps in health literature by exploring the ethical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of assisted dying through the lens of Tikanga Māori and pūrākau (ancestral narratives).  While existing end-of-life policy frameworks often prioritize Western bioethical principles, this article argues for the inclusion of Kaupapa Māori principles such as whakapapa, wairua, mana motuhake, and tapu/ noa as essential components of culturally resonant care.    Drawing upon foundational narratives including the separation of  Ranginui and Papatūānuku, the creation of Hineahuone, the transformation of Hinetītama into Hinenuitepō, and the fatal attempt of Māui to conquer death, we position pūrākau as dynamic ethical texts that guide decision-making.  This article contributes to Indigenous health discourse by offering a whānau-centred, tikanga-informed critique of the End-of-Life Choice Act 2019 and calls for broader recognition of spiritual and relational dimensions in end-of-life care.   We contend that, when under-taken with whānau engagement, spiritual awareness, and cultural integrity, may be ethically compatible with tikanga Māori

year: 2025-09-24