The Contemporary Context (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Historical understanding of meaning
Historical understanding of meaning
Universal, shared by all, from higher beings/transcendent forces
Modern sources of meaning (5 examples)
Modern sources of meaning (5 examples)
Relationships, goals, travel, creativity, career
Is fundamental need for meaning constant?
Is fundamental need for meaning constant?
Yes, essential for peace, happiness, fulfilment
Definition of values
Definition of values
What people invest heart/effort in; guide choices
Are values universal or personal?
Are values universal or personal?
Deeply personal, vary between individuals
Values serve as what system?
Values serve as what system?
Navigation system for decisions aligned with beliefs
Contemporary values examples
Contemporary values examples
Success, security, relationships, growth, positive impact
Music as therapy - how?
Music as therapy - how?
Express emotions, share problems, relieves distress
How music creates connection
How music creates connection
Helps realise you're not alone in life's challenges
Music as guidance
Music as guidance
Lyrics offer advice/comfort through difficult times
Writers creating meaning
Writers creating meaning
Embed life's purpose; explore love, choice, justice themes
Readers discovering meaning
Readers discovering meaning
Extract personal significance from literary works
Major shift in search for meaning
Major shift in search for meaning
From universal religious to diverse personal/cultural