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道德與解脫 ：中晚明士人對儒家生死問題的辯論與詮釋 = Morality and liberation : debates and interpretations on the Confucian philosophy of life and death among mid-late Ming scholars
(2018)儒家生死觀在明代發生了重要的轉向，許多中晚明儒者回應佛教的挑戰，開始頻繁地探討生死問題，表現出高漲的自我解脫意識，這與先秦儒者主要關注現實人生的態度有很大的不同。心學宗師王陽明正視生死念頭在身心修養中的重要性，將超越生死一念抬到「盡性至命之學」的高度，其大弟子王龍溪承其餘緒，對「良知了生死」之說做了進一步的闡發。此後中晚明的思想界掀起一股探討「性命之學」的熱潮，但也由此引發了關於「儒學可否了生死」的論爭。通過對此辯論進行分析，將有助於揭 ... -
Wang yangming’s conception of oneness : three modes of reasoning in instructions for practical living
(2018-06-07)In this paper, I attempt to investigate Wang’s conception of oneness. I identify three modes of reasoning for oneness, namely general or web mode, chain mode, and the loop mode, by drawing from passages in Instructions for ... -
Young Singaporeans' knowledge and attitudes towards Smart Nation Singapore
(2018-06-01)Singapore strives to become a Smart Nation which integrates and harnesses the power of Information Communication Technologies (ICT), digital networks and data to empower its citizens to lead purposeful lives. Since its ... -
Foster the people : motivations and challenges of foster parents in Singapore
(2018-05-31)Improving Singapore’s foster care system plays a critical role in the government’s goal of transforming the out-of-home care sector to provide better care for vulnerable children. Since foster parents are the first contact ... -
The ontological security of Malaysia : abandonment of the Asia Pacific Council (ASPAC)
(2018-05-28)This paper elucidates the role of ontological security for Malaysia in its decision to withdraw from the Cold War-era Asia Pacific Council (ASPAC) – a decision central to its collapse. It posits that Malaysia’s ontological ... -
Modern myth for a global world : Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and mythic bricolage
(2018-05-28)Mythic narratives have endured even till the twenty-first century, constantly made relevant to appeal to contemporary audiences. The modern myth then, as Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman narrative exemplifies, is no longer a ... -
The effectiveness of government communication with undergraduates in Singapore
(2018-05-25)This study examines the effectiveness of government communication with undergraduates in Singapore. Through a thorough literature review, research gaps were identified and a theoretical framework was established. Although ... -
Remedy for unhealthy healthcare system
(2018-05-25)The health of a nation’s citizens has impact on the economic and social health of the society. People who are unwell would not be able to work or effectively contribute to the nation’s economy and may have to rely on social ... -
The innovative academic : exploring the role of universities in the national system of innovation of Singapore
(2018-05-25)Using Singapore as a case, this dissertation expounds the role of universities in National Systems of Innovation (NSI). This dissertation has three essays addressing important and related aspects on the evolving role of ... -
Re-examining the East Asian fertility decline.
(2018-05-24)In the past 50 years, the phenomenon of persistent sub-replacement level fertility rates is of increasing significance in East Asian countries as issues such as ageing population and greying work force increase. Inexplicably, ... -
The influence of music experience on nonnative phonological perception
(2018-05-22)Music experience has been found to influence language processing. Previous studies reveal differences in musicians and nonmusicians across a range of speech processing tasks. A majority of these studies examine music-related ... -
Essays on social responsibility in the marketplace: an experimental economic analysis
(2018-05-22)The idea of market exchange dates back to the ancient world, as evidenced, for example, by ancient bazaars. Over the years, along with the development of the market economy, there have been many cases where sellers or ... -
Exploring the impact of health & fitness on successful aging amongst Singapore's golden generation
(2018-05-21)Singapore will be classified as a ‘Super-Aged’ Nation by 2030, with seniors constituting 25 per cent of the population. This large demographic shift brings about many challenges; one of which is getting seniors to maintain ... -
Understanding fast fashion consumption : a values perspective
(2018-05-21)In recent years, fast fashion has been growing in popularity, with brands like Zara and H&M proliferating markets worldwide. One major drawback to the popularity of these cheap and trendy brands is the many environmental ... -
Insides the shadows of an incremental theorist : the detrimental side of the growth mindset
(2018-05-17)Have we as children not heard of our mother’s famous mantra, “you did not do well because you did not try hard enough”? Or of our friend’s willow like whisper, “do not give up, even Thomas Edison merely found 10,000 ways ... -
A tale of two entrepreneurial cities : exploring ecosystem-building approaches in Singapore and Hong Kong
(2018-05-16)To drive economic growth, many governments today, especially in Asia, are attempting to develop their own entrepreneurship ecosystems (EEs), with 2 notable ones being Singapore and Hong Kong. Interestingly, both have ... -
The black swan of American Presidency : comparing Obama and Trump's foreign policies on Southeast Asia
(2018-05-16)Within the span of a decade, America has elected two successive presidents whose personalities and visions stand far apart on the leadership and political spectrum. Sworn into office in January 2017, President Donald Trump ... -
Young nights
(2018-05-16)Young Nights is a coming of age story. Zac the protagonist feels stifled by his mother’s expectations and the dogma of faith. He is a 15 years old model student, who is now entering the final year of his secondary school ... -
流动的盛宴 : 文图学视角下的“兰亭修禊”研究 = The moveable feast : a study of the Orchid Pavilion gathering in text and image studies
(2018-05-14)本论文以《兰亭修禊图》及其相关题诗作为研究对象，运用文图学的方法探讨“兰亭修禊”图像的历史发展脉络，从而勾勒出这一主题从画题成型，到观赏体验，再到广泛实践的整体面貌。首先从“兰亭修禊”经典化的产生背景和涵盖内容，指出画题的成型与《兰亭序》书法典范的确立及文本内在的精神价值密不可分。其次将会论述存世《兰亭修禊图》三种类型的基本概况，并分别从画面的人物塑造与环境经营两个面向讨论画题的呈现特点，以及在题诗中反映出的画外之音。第三是将《兰亭修禊 ... -
‘Seller or scammer’ : effect of risk communications on the online shoppers’ behaviour of guarding against scams
(2018-05-11)Given the rise in online shopping scams (Loh, 2016) despite current preventive efforts, this study aimed to understand which characteristics of a shopper might cause him/her to be less wary of scams, so that vulnerable ...
