If “Globalization” is to mean something other than imposing a single set of uniform, unexamined, and unchallengeable ideas on the entire human race, we must find ways to incorporate concepts of difference, freedom, and religious pluralism. If we are to build a truly human and humane global community, we must rethink (i) human nature (especially as regards the age-old search for spiritual values...

Culture shapes individuals, but the measurement of cultural differences has proven a challenge. Traditional measures of cultural values focus on individual perceptions. We suggest that values are established and maintained within social communities of proximate others, such as the family and its social environment. Within such communities, values serve to maintain collective harmony whilst pres...

Islamic art is multifaceted and has a great history in fine arts. Religious art, including themes, closely intertwined with culture, philosophy, religious knowledge especially the of our country. Let us consider specific form Muslim that existed since ancient times: shamail, peculiar phenomenon culture an important part aesthetic consciousness. Shamail as carrier written Quranic content – texts...