Illumine, Vol. 06, No. 1 (2007)
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Item Notes on contributors(Illumine, 2007) Hopper, Deborah; Lett, Daniel; Vardy, Mark; Schoeber, Axel; Grant Shoichet, JillianItem “Christian Society”: A more influential concept than often understood?(Illumine, 2007) Schoeber, AxelThe rise of monarchies; the rise of cities; the supposedly radical break in the Reformation with the communal emphasis of the Middle Ages—all have been described as signs of early secularization. This paper will dispute those claims. It will examine the concept of “Christian society” and demonstrate that it still had a powerful hold on the minds of early modern Europeans, yielding both constructive attempts to strengthen society and fearful attempts to purge it of the contamination of the Other.Item Warp, weft, and womanly wiles: Weaving as an expression of female power(Illumine, 2007) Grant Schoichet, JillianThis paper considers how weaving—an activity traditionally emblematic of classical feminine virtues such as modesty, chastity, and obedience—is used by Homer and Ovid to symbolize women’s resistance to the mores of a social patriarchy. Homer’s Penelope and Ovid’s Philomela and Arachne all use weaving to redefine themselves and their roles within a limited—and limiting—social environment. The women use this traditional symbol of a woman’s domestic role to wield power that has repercussions far beyond the domestic sphere. Not only do Homer and Ovid challenge the conventional idea of womanly virtue in the classical world, but they recast these women as authors of their own destinies, resisting social pressures, challenging patriarchal and Olympic authority, and defying the expectations of those who would exert control over them. By using weaving as a metaphor for resistance, Ovid and Homer demand that we re-examine our understanding of social power in the classical world. Though their environment and social roles limit their authority within the public sphere, Penelope, Philomela, and Arachne defi ne on their own terms how they will respond to their physical circumstances. Wielding a shuttle is not quite like wielding a sword, but by exercising traditional roles in untraditional ways, Homer and Ovid’s female characters still wield extraordinary social power, with profound social consequences.Item Illumine: Vol. 6 No. 1 (2007)(Illumine, 2007)This is the full issue of Illumine, Vol. 6, No.1 (2007).Item Augmented understanding: Srul Irving Glick and the redefinition of the concept of Jewish composers(Illumine, 2007) Hopper, DeborahNorth American Jewish musicians and composers in the early twentieth century fought many of the same difficulties as their predecessors in Europe. The pressure to assimilate affected them in such a way that many sought to distance themselves from overly Jewish subjects. However, as the century progressed, musicians and composers began investigating these issues and challenging previously accepted assumptions. One such musician was the Canadian composer Srul Irving Glick. Through years of introspection and self-analysis, Glick discovered that his roots in Judaism were stronger and more important to his identity than were the opinions of others. Thus, with a stronger sense of self, Glick began incorporating Jewish folk idioms and elements of cantorial music into his compositions. This article investigates Glick’s journey to acceptance. From concealment to glorification, this article will show that it is Glick’s music that truly reflects the heart and soul of this incredible Canadian composer.Item Religion, science, and origins: On the metaphysics of intelligent design and Darwinian evolutionism(Illumine, 2007) Lett, Daniel; Vardy, MarkIn the US and the UK a debate has arisen over the introduction of “intelligent design theory” to school curricula as an alternative to the scientifi c orthodoxy of Darwinian evolutionism. In popular representation, the debate has been predominately articulated in terms of an apparent antagonism between science and religion. This paper examines the historical and philosophical signifi cance of the issue in order to suggest one possible route for rethinking, and perhaps reconciling, the antagonism. We argue that science and religion cannot be allocated two discrete “magisteria,” and that attempts to do so may obscure a common metaphysical nature. Finally, we show how Gianni Vattimo’s concept of ethics allows us to rethink science and religion, and we offer a practical perspective on the teaching of intelligent design in schools.