A quest for human cultural empowerment and affranchisement based
on a review of prevalent intercultural philosophy and practice and a transcultural/transdisciplinary inquiry into their enhancement with regard to imperatives of the global era; special terminology in detail.
Table of Contents
I. The Quest For Human Cultural Empowerment and Affranchisement
II. A Review of the Inter- and Transcultural Philosophy and Practice
1. The State of the Intercultural Art and Science: On human relativity in intercultural research
2. Enhancing the Intercultural Art and Science: Sources, models and the achievement of supreme cultural intelligence
III. Inter-/Transcultural Reference Terminology: A terminological resource for the transcultural manager with bilingual definitions and explanations
Objectives and Core Topics
This work aims to move beyond traditional, one-dimensional intercultural research by introducing a more holistic, transdisciplinary "transcultural" perspective. It explores how human consciousness and culture-transcending awareness can be integrated into management practices to provide more sustainable and effective solutions to complex global challenges, ultimately seeking to empower the global manager.
- The integration of particle-like cultural data with wave-like dynamic momentum for a more comprehensive understanding of human interaction.
- The application of "quantum" and "noetic" metaphors to sociocultural management and the transcendence of limited cultural rationalism.
- A detailed presentation of the "Transcultural Profiler," a 12-dimensional model designed to map the psychological infrastructure of global managers.
- The role of "supreme cultural intelligence" in harmonizing diverse human forms and fostering a solidary global human family.
Excerpt from the Book
I. The Quest for Human Cultural Empowerment and Affranchisement
There is man as he is as a whole. And there is the mind which is a fragment of his consciousness. Most students of and researchers into the nature and man would probably agree that what is called mind in the English language does not represent the totality of his psyche. If one was, however, using the Latin root word of mind, which is “mens” and which seems to be more encompassing as expressed for example in the Latin adage “Mens sana in corpore sano” (a healthy mind in a healthy body) which sums up the totality of man’s psychosomatic being and which is implicitly inclusive of all his mental capabilities in the wider sense, one would come closer to the truth about man. And as long as one does not uncover the more complete truth about man, one cannot possibly find sustainable solutions of human problems in general, for if one misses out essential points in anything one may be dealing with, such as problems one may be attempting to solve, the assumed solution will be similarly incomplete and therefore unsustainable, because essential aspects have not been accounted for. And those very aspects may be causally connected to the issue to be managed.
The cultural dimension of man is certainly, as empirical intercultural research has elucidated over the past decades, a most essential component of the human mind, but it seems to cover neither the totality of the mind nor the wholeness of his being which we would like to establish, because it provides the more complete roadmap to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions to human individual and social problems. These thoughts lead us to the following insight: Incomplete perceptions of man cannot lead to complete solutions of human issues in whatever context.
Summary of Chapters
I. The Quest For Human Cultural Empowerment and Affranchisement: This chapter establishes the necessity of moving toward a more holistic, transdisciplinary understanding of human nature, arguing that fragmented, culturally-bound perceptions prevent sustainable problem-solving.
II. A Review of the Inter- and Transcultural Philosophy and Practice: This section critiques mainstream intercultural research, proposing a "quantum-cultural" approach that leverages complementary dualities and introduces advanced models, such as the Transcultural Profiler, to achieve deeper management efficacy.
III. Inter-/Transcultural Reference Terminology: A terminological resource for the transcultural manager with bilingual definitions and explanations: This comprehensive reference section provides a systematic, bilingual (English/German) dictionary of key terms, concepts, and analytical models used in the field of transcultural management.
Keywords
Transculturalism, Intercultural Management, Cultural Intelligence, Quantum-Cultural Paradigm, Complementarity Principle, Global Manager, Noetics, Cultural Awareness, Transcultural Profiler, Holistic Integration, Human Consciousness, Sustainable Management, Cultural Dynamics, Diversity Management, Philosophical Anthropology
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of this publication?
The work aims to advance the field of intercultural research by proposing a transcultural approach that integrates specific cultural data with a deeper, holistic understanding of human consciousness to improve global management effectiveness.
What is the "Transcultural Profiler"?
It is a 12-dimensional architectural metaphor and diagnostic instrument designed to map the psychological infrastructure of a transnational manager, providing a roadmap for evolving from basic intercultural awareness toward supreme cultural intelligence.
How does the author interpret the term "quantum-cultural"?
The author uses quantum physics, specifically Niels Bohr’s complementarity principle, as a metaphor to suggest that cultural reality consists of both static, particle-like data and dynamic, wave-like momentum that must be integrated for effective management.
Why does the author advocate for a shift from "intercultural" to "transcultural"?
While "intercultural" focus is often limited to superficial and static differences, "transcultural" approaches aim to transcend these surface divisions by tapping into a common, foundational layer of human consciousness that facilitates integrative, conflict-free navigation.
What is the role of ethics in this management framework?
Ethics acts as a "stepping stone" that allows access to superordinate dimensions of consciousness; it is considered the sine qua non of viable interpersonal and intergroup relations in a global environment.
How does the book treat the "missing link" in human management?
The author identifies this link as the need for a more inclusive, transdisciplinary perception of man that encompasses non-rational and transcendental dimensions, correcting the reductive tendencies of pure rationalism.
How does the author define the relationship between the "mental" and the "transcultural"?
The mental level is often associated with cultural conditioning and programmed behaviors, while the transcultural level acts as a superordinate, integrative control function that can subordinate and organize the mental layer.
What does the "tree metaphor" illustrate in the context of the book?
The tree metaphor visualizes the synergy between cultural roots (the specific, conditioned level) and the crown (the transcultural, superordinate level), joined by a vital stem, representing the holistic reality required for global cultural integration.
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- D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Autor:in), 2012, The Affranchisement of the Human Cultural Mind, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/192107
