Without careful definition of "spiritual," hospice care will be little different in quality from that offered in acute and chronic care centers. Also discussed is the challenge to hospice care staff to defy trends in recent health care allowing staff rather than patients to determine what dignity means. (Author)

Having presented the opening article on behavior therapy, the authors now respond to 10 other writers' comments on their work by attempting to synthesize their critics' ideas with their own. (BP)

Student responses to a questionnaire indicate a popular hypothesis of human nature, derived from the works of Ardrey, Morris and others, which leads people to expect the worst from their fellows. To avoid negative consequences of this stereotype, these perceptions should be corrected in the introductory anthropology classroom. (Author/GC)

Even though Catholic and Protestant clergymen, in about the same proportions, tend to see the terminal patient as competent to make decisions concerning euthanasia, the two groups, strongly agree that neither the individual patient nor the state should be allowed sole responsibility for the decision. (Author)

A general theory of value is outlined to show that moral agency is necessary to human dignity and that liberty, equality, and fraternity are necessary to moral agency. These ideals can be implemented in schools and human dignity can be at the core of the professional ethics of teaching. (MT)

Discussion of Ralph Nader's Study Group Report on Nursing Homes.'' (SP)

Unesco is deeply involved in the service of humanity; beyond differences of opinion regarding the causes of, and solutions to, environmental problems, the principal question is that of bringing into harmony man's diverse activities and aspirations. Essentially, this harmony may be defined as the reconciliation and integration of nature with…

A review of selected materials on Third Force Psychology,'' Taoism and Buddhism, three movements which the author feels are influencing youth in a more humanistic'' direction. (SP)

The author suggest ways of resolving the conflict between educational ideals and educational practices. (SP)

Discusses the moral and ethical issues raised by the imminent possibilities for genetic and reproductive manipulation of humans, the responsibilities of scientists, moralists, and social scientists, and the role of teachers in public information. (AL)

Books which discuss war and peace are reviewed. (SW)

Being different in America has nurtured a catastrophic sense of despair and powerlessness among the different. Counselors need to function in such a way that formerly degraded and powerless youngsters feel safe and free enough to find and express a personal, human, and uplifting sense of their own worth and power. (Author)

Suggestions are made for developing a code of ethics for health educators. (JD)

Confucius' thoughts on humanism were analyzed and organized around two general themes: self-culture (self-cultivation, critical self-analysis, and how to become a virtuous person) and humanity (humaneness, learning, rules of propriety, and human brotherhood). These thoughts are designed to serve as guideposts for educators and curriculum…