The ‘Thing’ in Martin Heidegger and Georges Bataille: Method, Ritual and Prostitution

The Right to Excellence Illumination and Human Rights

In the classical Greek thought, the notion of “right” was concomitant with the “truth”. In the modern era, however, the notion of “right” became intertwined with the primacy of   “possessive individuality”. This primacy was, however, from the outset intellectually challenged. In the light of challenges posed, and by invoking the commonalities between Shahaboddin Suhrawardi and Martin Heidegger,...

The Role of Self-esteem in Tendency towards Drugs, Theft and Prostitution

Background: Addiction, theft and Prostitution are of the most important problems of contemporary society. On the other hand, self-esteem is one of the most important variables and concepts that might have a meaningful influence on these problems. This study aims to investigate the role of self-esteem in the individuals’ tendency to addiction, theft and prostitution in Kerman city, Iran. Methods...

Guarding Moral Boundaries: Shame in Early Confucianism

Yellamma Cult and Divine Prostitution: Its Historical and Cultural Background

The worship of Renuka, the mother goddess can be seen in many places of India. In the southern parts of India, Renuka is worshipped in the name of Yellamma or Mariamma. Renuka, as mentioned in Puranas is the mother of Parasurama who according to Indian mythology is considered as the incarnation of Visnu and his cult also can be seen in many parts of India. But in the regions of Vindhya Mountain...

Pathological and Analytical study of ritual poetry of Kashan’s poets

Ritual poetry is a poem committed to and influenced by religious, theological and moral teachings and rich in Islamic teachings, which is in the service of religious values. Considering the religious atmosphere in Kashan and its social and cultural status, it can be said that ritual poetry in Kashan is an important part of poetic literature and many Kashani poets have been active in this field....