Melintas An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion
The aim of this Journal is to promote a righteous approach to exploration, analysis, and research on philosophy, humanities, culture and anthropology, phenomenology, ethics, religious studies, philosophy of religion, and theology. The scope of this journal allows for philosophy, humanities, philosophy of culture and anthropology, phenomenological philosophy, epistemology, ethics, business ethics, philosophy of religion, religious studies, theology, dogmatic theology, systematic theology, theology of sacrament, moral theology, biblical theology, and pastoral theology.
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MEMBANGUN PERADABAN YANG LEBIH ADIL
Kusumohamidjojo, Budiono
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.987.29-45
The widespread misperception about identity has apparently led to identity absolutism that is also reflected in the quest for absolute truth. The consequence of this mindset has placed mankind in a “confederation of cultures” (Amartya Sen) that ultimately fails to deliver a peaceful and just coexistence. As if human suffering is yet to be hardened, globalization brought more burden into the drama. We are like destined to watch human civilization split into various conflicting civilizations. As mankind hasreached an unprecedented complex Lebenswelt (EdmundHusserl),we need to develop a kind of global civilization (to reconcile the effects of globalization) that is more just in order for the human race to retain itsexistence and co-existence.Ways and means need to be determined for that purpose, however, argumentative dialogue still seems to be the main avenue to achieve that end. For its own sake Indonesia has the obligationto contribute to the development of a more just global civilization. Such obligation is indeed implied in the Preamble of its 1945 Constitution. Otherwise Indonesians risk to be at the mercy of arbitrary forces of globalization. Nevertheless, Indonesia's capacity to participate at and contribute to the process of developing a more just civilization depends very much on improvement of the qualities of its citizens, which in turn requires adjustment of mindset with the ongoing process. Efforts to adjust our mindset will need the rendering of subjects on social ethics (budi pekerti), world history and global geography starting with the elementary school. Only with reasoning citizens will Indonesia be able to participate in the development of a more just civilization and thereby also improve its ownwell being.
Chronicles - April 2007
Tedjoworo, Hadrianus
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.992.131-152
'Chronicles' is a journal column of "MELINTAS" which contains information about the various events, congresses, conferences, symposia, necrologies, publications, and periodicals in the fields of philosophy and theology.
MONOTEISME DAN KEKERASAN TERHADAP “YANG LAIN”
Sunarko, A.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.988.47-58
It is often claimed that violence goes hand in hand with monotheistic religions. While the facts of it is undeniable, this article seeks to argue that there is no inherent correlation between the two. On the contrary, monotheism has proved to bear the liberative and emancipatory power. It has also paved the way towards universal ethics. It is true, however, that the structure of monotheistic religion oftentimes leads to the need for selfdefinition, which in turn, may result in ostracizing the 'other'. One of the tasks of theology is precisely to constantly remind the people of tacit interests and exessive need for self-definition.
PERSOALAN BAHASA DALAM AGAMA
Sudiarja, A.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.989.59-78
In his linguistic theory Ferdinand de Saussure distinguished between language in proper sense (la langue) such as English, France, Indonesian etc. and language in awider sense (la langage). Both however are systems of signs that fall into semiotics. It is in the second sense, that we can assume religion as a certain kind of language or as having proper language of its own. In the spirit of religious dialog in recent years, in which many different religions try out to communicate each other, the significance of religious language becomes apparent. It is urgent therefore, to clarify the meaning as well as the role of this language in theprocess of dialog. This article assumes that in each religions we can notice two kinds of language, which function quite differently; one is 'to express' the collective passion of the people, 'referring to' the religious reality and their experiences of it, whereas the other is 'to explicate' the meaning of that same reality, 'inducing' to discourses, in order to find proper conceptswhich will widen their comprehension of the religious notions. Only trough improving this second kind of language, which happens both in theological discourse and the study of holy scriptures, religions can improve their ability to communicate each other.
STATES AND REFUGEES: INSPIRED BY A MONTHLONG EXPOSURE TO THE KAREN REFUGEES FROM BURMA IN CAMPS IN THAILAND
David, Luis S.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.985.1-11
Pengalaman hidup singkat bersama pengungsi Karen, mendorong penulis berbicara tentang persoalan hubungan Negara dan pengungsi. Kaum minoritas di Burma tidak seluruhnya dapat dikuasai baik pada masapemerintahan kolonial Inggris maupun pemerintahan modern. Maka rezim pemerintah pusat mengembangkan ide militerisasi yang memaksakan ide federasi lewat Burmanisasi, yaitu penyeragaman demi keamanan. Halini tidak dapat diterima oleh suku-suku kecil, yang dianggap bodoh, terbelakang, dan karena itu ditindas. Muncul konflik yang luas dan mendalam yang bermuara pada tuntutan seksesi dan kemerdekaan. Yang diperkarakan ialah identitas, batas tanah, dan lintas batas. Negara modern menghendaki batas fixed. Sedangkan kaum minoritas di pinggiran batas Negara modern menghendaki fleksibilitasbatas. Penulis menawarkan jalan keluar dari tegangan ini dengan mengajukanhipotesis mengenai Negara sebagai konsep dinamis, mengikuti filsafat Michel Foucault.
ROMANTISISME DAN INTUISIONISME
Heatubun, Fabianus
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.990.79-97
Romantic heritage, as a philosophical current, is still central to our recent culture. The ecological issues and pluralism not only exist in the realm crucial problem of the weakness in political commitment, but first of all it is that of ethics and moral. Thus, it is the problem of inner voice, personal and spiritual. Romanticism disagree with rationalism and materialism epistemology, subsequently, they look for 'philosophy of nature' as a source and their basic worldview. Prophetically speaking, the primacy of intuition, imagination, feeling and passion, as an aesthetics terminology, are the words which they strived to answer the problem. The wisdom of nature have teach our human beings. Back to 'noble savage' is an imperative action, because history has teach us.
THE INDIVIDUAL IN AFRICAN COMMUNALISM
Ogbujah, C. N.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.986.13-27
Salah satu topik yang keras-kepala dalam filsafat politik adalah ihwal hubungan antara individu dan komunitas. Sepanjang sejarah kita temukan gerak mondar-mandir antara kedua kutub itu: di satu pihak ada tendensimemrioritaskan otonomi dan martabat individu sambil mengorbankan komunitas, di pihak lain sebaliknya, memrioritaskan komunitas sambil mengerdilkan martabat individu. Berdasarkan pengalaman dan paradigma Afrika, penulis menawarkan jalan tengah : kedua kutub mesti dilihat sebagai saling terhubung tak terpisahkan.
KREATIVITAS SEBAGAI THERAPI EROSI KEBANGSAAN
Wijaya, Putu
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.991.99-110
STATES AND REFUGEES: INSPIRED BY A MONTHLONG EXPOSURE TO THE KAREN REFUGEES FROM BURMA IN CAMPS IN THAILAND
David, Luis S.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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Pengalaman hidup singkat bersama pengungsi Karen, mendorong penulis berbicara tentang persoalan hubungan Negara dan pengungsi. Kaum minoritas di Burma tidak seluruhnya dapat dikuasai baik pada masapemerintahan kolonial Inggris maupun pemerintahan modern. Maka rezim pemerintah pusat mengembangkan ide militerisasi yang memaksakan ide federasi lewat Burmanisasi, yaitu penyeragaman demi keamanan. Halini tidak dapat diterima oleh suku-suku kecil, yang dianggap bodoh, terbelakang, dan karena itu ditindas. Muncul konflik yang luas dan mendalam yang bermuara pada tuntutan seksesi dan kemerdekaan. Yang diperkarakan ialah identitas, batas tanah, dan lintas batas. Negara modern menghendaki batas fixed. Sedangkan kaum minoritas di pinggiran batas Negara modern menghendaki fleksibilitasbatas. Penulis menawarkan jalan keluar dari tegangan ini dengan mengajukanhipotesis mengenai Negara sebagai konsep dinamis, mengikuti filsafat Michel Foucault.
THE INDIVIDUAL IN AFRICAN COMMUNALISM
Ogbujah, C. N.
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 23 No. 1 (2007)
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DOI: 10.26593/mel.v23i1.986.13-27
Salah satu topik yang keras-kepala dalam filsafat politik adalah ihwal hubungan antara individu dan komunitas. Sepanjang sejarah kita temukan gerak mondar-mandir antara kedua kutub itu: di satu pihak ada tendensimemrioritaskan otonomi dan martabat individu sambil mengorbankan komunitas, di pihak lain sebaliknya, memrioritaskan komunitas sambil mengerdilkan martabat individu. Berdasarkan pengalaman dan paradigma Afrika, penulis menawarkan jalan tengah : kedua kutub mesti dilihat sebagai saling terhubung tak terpisahkan.