Catharsis

Catharsis

Author: Andrzej Szczeklik

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2007-05-15

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0226788687

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The ancient Greeks used the term catharsis for the cleansing of both the body by medicine and the soul by art. In this inspiring book, internationally renowned cardiologist Andrzej Szczeklik draws deeply on our humanistic heritage to describe the artistry and the mystery of being a doctor. Moving between examples ancient and contemporary, mythological and scientific, Catharsis explores how medicine and art share common roots and pose common challenges. The process of diagnosis, for instance, belongs to a world of magic and metaphor; the physician must embrace it like a poem or painting, with particular alertness and keen receptivity. Speculation on ways to slow aging through genetics, meanwhile, draws directly on the dream of immortality that artists and poets have nourished through the ages. And the concept of catharsis itself has made its way from the writings of Aristotle to today's growing interest in the benefits of music to health, especially in newborns. As Szczeklik explores such subjects as the mysteries of the heart rhythm, the secret history of pain relief, the enigmatic logic of epidemics, near-death or out-of-body experiences, and many more, he skillfully weaves together classical literature, the history of medicine, and moving anecdotes from his own clinical experiences. The result is a life-affirming book that will enrich the healing work of patients and doctors alike and make an invaluable contribution to our still-expanding vision of the art of medicine.


Awaken Online

Awaken Online

Author: Travis Bagwell

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-23

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 9781535459426

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Jason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type of power and freedom that's so sorely lacking in his real life. Awaken Online is a brand new virtual reality game that just hit the market, promising an unprecedented level of immersion. Yet Jason quickly finds himself pushed down a path he didn't expect. In this game, he isn't the hero. There are no damsels to save. There are no bad guys to vanquish. In fact, he might just be the villain. (This novel contains graphic violence and language. If books had ratings, it would be rated "M" for Mature)


Catharsis: An Anthology

Catharsis: An Anthology

Author: Hridith Sudev

Publisher: TinkerBird Publishing

Published: 2018-05-16

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1986688267

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Driven by passion, inspired by lust, engulfed in guilt and lost in bliss; Catharsis, the maiden work of Instagram poet, Hridith Sudev is a collection of 4 years' worth of work. ​ Praise For Catharsis: "Catharsis strikes to me as a modern masterpiece in poetry. The book was a literal rollercoaster, as I sped from one idea to another, spell-bound by the intricate webs of stories the poet has woven with such short words. "- The Telescopian ​ “An insightful collection of emotions that makes you rethink about poetry in today's society.”- Tamoghna Dey; Author of Anchored Astronauts ​ Beauty of the finest magnitude. A moving read.”-Fahad Al Abri; Athlete, Influencer ​ “An Alchemy of Music and Magic through irresistable words.” - Fathima Hakkim, Artist, Influencer, Speaker


Catharsis

Catharsis

Author: Matthew Peel

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-03-25

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1481723146

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"Catharsis" is a collection of poetry that has been crafted from a mix of creativity, realism and psychology. Each poem deals with common feelings and stimuli that individuals may come across in every day situations, including a look into the power of the conscious and unconscious mind. Other themes that are present are mental illness, perception, death and religion.


Crisis and Catharsis

Crisis and Catharsis

Author: Adela Yarbro Collins

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780664245214

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For the first time in complete form, the results of recent analyses of the Apocalypse are presented in a way that is easily understood by the beginning student and challenging to the scholar looking for a fresh approach. In a clear and vivid manner, Adela Yarbro Collins discusses the authorship of the book of Revelation, when it was written, the situation it addressed, the social themes it considered, and the psychological meaning behind apocalyptic language.


The Catharsis of Comedy

The Catharsis of Comedy

Author: Dana Ferrin Sutton

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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Comedy criticism has lacked a theoretical underpinning both to facilitate the work of interpretation and to generate a satisfactory mode of discourse. In The Catharsis of Comedy, Dana F. Sutton takes the initial steps toward the creation of a comprehensive theory that embraces a number of theoretical constructs and analytical techniques. Sutton begins with an examination of the ideas of such thinkers as Aristotle, Herbert Spencer, Sigmund Freud, and Krishna Menon. Once the workings of comic catharsis are described, Sutton relates his new theory to other theories of comedy and humor, including the ideas of festival comedy set forth by Barber and Bakhtin, Lionel Abel's metatheater, and Konrad Lorenz's suggestion that humor originated in primate expressions of hostility. The result is a theory of enormous potential for the analysis of specific comedies, coupled with the creation of a vocabulary with which analytical discoveries can be discussed.


Cursillo

Cursillo

Author: Brian V. Janssen

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1606087754

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Since its inception in Roman Catholic Spain in the 1940s, the Cursillo movement has been a steadily-growing phenomenon and has spread into many Protestant churches worldwide under various names. The weekend initiation is often a deeply-felt experience that boasts of many conversions and recommitments. Yet in this comprehensive analysis of Cursillo the author finds theological concerns, questions about the propriety of the methods, and complications such as disaffection from the local church, transfer of loyalty to the Cursillo community, and a significant drop-out rate, raising implications for similar, spiritual movements. Interviews with former Cursillo participants confirmed many of these conclusions but also raised a challenge to the church: many Cursillo participants do not perceive vital faith in their local church. The author suggests that the Cursillo attempts to imitate the work of the church in an extraordinary form and that this might initiate some of the unhelpful results. The church would be better served by seeking to revitalize its ordinary ministries of Word and sacrament, prayer, community, and Sabbath observance.