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A Critical Examination of Epistemology in Jainism
(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017) de Zoysa, H.N.
Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. It began in the 6th century as a reformation movement within Hinduism. Vardhaman Mahavir was the founder of Jainism religion. According to Jainism teachings knowledge is the essential quality of each individual soul. Jain epistemology thus becomes vital in Jain philosophy. This study is a different prevailing views in Jainism and Jaina Philosophy regarding the epistemology, perception, intelligence, standpoints, Nayas and viewpoints. The main objective of this paper is to identify the main characteristics of epistemology in Jainism religion. Research methodology used in the study was largely based on qualitative approach which analyses the relevant documentary sources from books, journals and web sites relating to this area. A descriptive research design with survey method was applied in this study.According to the study can be identified Jainism knowledge is of five kinds as Mati, Sruthi, Avadhi, Mahaparyaya and Kevala. The first two kinds of knowledge are regarded as indirect knowledge and remaining three as direct knowledge. The essential nature of jiva is consciousness which is made up both perception and discerning knowledge. Jain philosophers identify five stages to perception such as Vyanjanagraha, Arthvagraha, Iha, Avaya and Dharana. The Jain religion preaches the doctrines of Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. The Nayas are classified in various ways. This can be concluded by epistemology in Jainism is a critical doctrine in India which have discussed several different prevailing views.
Effects of Stress, Stress Management and Stress Reduction Methods
(SIDA/SAREC Research Library, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
An Epistemology of Jainism: A Critical Study
(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017) de Zoysa, H.N.
Ethical Issues Pertaining to Tamed Elephants in Sri Lanka: A Philosophical Study
(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
Ethical Issues Pertaining to Tamed Elephants in Sri Lanka: A Philosophical Study
(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
The entwined history of humans and elephants is fascinating but often sad. People have used elephants as beasts of burden and war machines, slaughtered them for their ivory, exterminated them as threats to people and ecosystems, turned them into objects of entertainment at circuses, employed them as both curiosities and conservation ambassadors in zoos and deified and honored them in religious rites. The main objective of this paper is to identify the ethical issues pertaining to tamed elephants in Sri Lanka. The sub objectives are to find out how humans use elephants as tools and entertainment and examine the ethics of training and legal protection actions needed. Research methodology used in the study was largely based on qualitative approach which analyses the relevant documentary sources from books, journals and web sites relating to this area. A descriptive research design with survey method was applied in this study. The findings reveal that there are issues related to the tamed elephants in Sri Lanka. They can be identified as management practices, poaching for ivory, logging elephants, using occasions and capture of elephants for captivity. Animals also have their rights. There are accepted codes of practice for the keeping of tamed elephants, which include the ‘Five Freedoms’ a captive elephant must enjoy. They are the freedom from Malnutrition, Terminal physical discomfort, Injury and disease, Fear and stress and the freedom to express normal patterns and behavior. So it is important to take some actions to protect the ethics related to the tamed elephants to safeguard the future of these valuable animals.
Gender based stress management of top managerial personnel: A study based on selected leading organizations in the Colombo district
(University of Kelaniya, 2015) de Zoysa, H.N.
‘Stress’ is body’s way of responding to any kind of demand. Stress can have positive as well as negative results. Due to fierce competition in today’s business, managers in many organizations have to contend with stress when dealing with customers and employees. Therefore, the concept of Stress Management has become important in today’s world, especially in the commercial industry. Top managerial personnel are bound with organizational goals while leading their subordinates towards the same goal. Time boundaries and targets are the extra burdens born by the top level personnel. Based on gender this burden is different. The way one reacts to stress and it is managed are different based on gender. The objective of this research is to examine the management of stress of the people in the top managerial level posts, based on gender. Fifty managers were randomly taken as the sample of this study. Methods such as interviews, questionnaires were used to collect primary data and magazines, books, journals and websites were used as secondary data. Data analysis was done both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of this research proved that both men and women are stressed at work, but males manage stress better than females. The main reason identified was that males use varied ways to release stress and as females are bound by responsibilities towards both family and work that they tend to react more emotionally to stress than males. This acts as a vicious cycle placing further stress on females.
The Internet as an accessible source of knowledge with special reference to undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya
(Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
The invention and development of the internet were the biggest discovery by mankind in the 20th century. Today, the internet is used by more than 50% of the world population. Its applications are found in every field, be it communication, knowledge, news, shopping, marketing, entertainment, education, etc. With the advancement of the use of the internet, it has become essential for undergraduates to utilize technology in a variety of ways. But the problem is, are they using the internet in their education successfully? The main objective of this research is to determine the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet in education. Fifty students were randomly taken as the sample of this study. Both primary and secondary data capturing and fact finding methods such as questionnaires were referred to as primary data and books, journals, and relevant online resources were used as secondary data. Data analysis has been done by using the descriptive method. The findings reveal that today, many students are using the internet to do research and complete their assignments. Since the internet is full of information, most students use both correct and incorrect data in their education. In fact, there are now even online programs and courses available, which students can easily access to study. This will help them to make their education successfully. But it is important to avid the incorrect data and use only correct information.
A Phenomenological Analysis of Basic Issues in Medical Ethics
(Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
A phenomenological investigation of being vegetarian
(The Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2015) de Zoysa, H.N.
Should Euthanasia Be Allowed or Not: Ethical Dilemma of Philosophical Approach
(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) de Zoysa, H.N.
Euthanasia is one of the controversial issues discussed in medical ethics .Ethical issues in the medical field are invariably accompanied by legal issues, and the typical causes include societal and professional misconduct .Euthanasia can be defined as the intentional killing of a dependent human being for their benefit .A patient might have an incurable disease and ask his doctor to stop the treatment which is keeping him alive, which causes a conflict between autonomy and non-maleficence .According to the Hippocratic Oath, doctors are not allowed to let patients die even if they were in serious situation .The intent of this paper is to examine the ethical issues related to euthanasia in a philosophical context .Sub objectives of this study are to find out why euthanasia should be allowed and why euthanasia should be forbidden. Research methodology used in this study was largely based on qualitative approach which analyses the relevant documentary sources from books, journals and web sites relating to this area .A descriptive research design was applied in this study .There are several types of Euthanasia such as active and passive euthanasia, voluntary and involuntary euthanasia, indirect euthanasia and assisted suicide .Egoism and utilitarianism are two moral theories that apply to euthanasia and both theories can be used to support and oppose the moral dilemma of euthanasia. Findings shows that practicing euthanasia has a lot of undesirable and harmful outcomes. It is virtually an act helping people die. It promotes abuse, gives doctors the right to murder and is contradictory to religious beliefs.
The Value of Ethics to reduce Customer Grievances in an Organization
(Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015) de Zoysa, H.N.
This paper reviews a major concept in the field of philosophy, namely “Ethics”. The term comes from the Greek word ethos, which means “character”. Ethics seeks to resolve questions dealing with human morality-concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime. In philosophy, ethics studies the moral behavior in humans and how one should act. And also this paper reviews customer grievances as well. Customer grievances are one of the major issues in customer relationship of any customer service. It is said that customer grievances are the heart of the organization. Therefore, this should be handled very carefully, for the success of any organization. The intention of this paper is to examine the customer grievances and related ethics in Sri Lankan context. It hopes to study the nature, types, and prevention of customer grievances.