DRC 2024

Permanent URI for this collectionhttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/29875

Browse

Author: search.filters.author.Subasinghe, W.

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    RELIGIOUS TENSION IN SRI LANKA
    (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Madhubhashani, J. L. A. U.; Subasinghe, W.; Herath, O.
    Religious tension in Sri Lanka is a multifaceted issue with deep historical roots and contemporary implications, impacting the country's social cohesion and peace building efforts. This study explores the complexities of religious tension in Sri Lanka, highlighting the influence of religious teachings, colonial legacies, demographic diversity, language policies, and nationalist ideologies. Research problem was ‘What is the role of major religions Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam in shaping inter religious dynamics and identifies significant incidents of violence and discrimination against religious minorities?’ The research draws on secondary data sources, including academic literature, government reports, and NGO publications, to analyse the socio-economic and cultural factors contributing to religious tension in Sri Lanka. Key findings revealed that nationalist interpretations of Buddhism and political exploitation of religious identities exacerbate tensions, while historical grievances, demographic diversity and linguistic discrimination further fuel conflicts. By synthesizing historical, cultural, political, and socio-economic perspectives, findings present a nuanced understanding of religious tension in Sri Lanka. Ethnocentric religious attitudes are developed by religious leaders itself for their personal agendas, selfish cruel politicians made their hate speeches and activities against their opposite religious groups, made different incidents such as Black July, Easter Sunday incident, Mawanalla incident, Dambulla Mosque incident and religious militarisation like Bodu Bala Sena are some of remarkable consequences of its experience. The risk factors of religious tension are related to the loss of the young generation’s opportunities, economic defeat, and disruption of strong bonds between social groups. The study evaluated peace building initiatives, such as interfaith dialogues, legal reforms, inclusive education, grassroots programs, and international support, highlighting their potential to promote interreligious harmony and social cohesion of the country. Evidence based strategies proposed to contribute to sustainable development and lasting peace in Sri Lanka seeking to prevent more ethnic conflicts that can occur in the future.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    THE PERSISTENCE ADAPTATION OF AND IDEAS OF HUMOURAL THEORY: FROM GREEK MEDICINE TO THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD AND BEYOND
    (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Randiwela, R. M. D. S.; Subasinghe, W.
    This research analyses the persistence and adaptation of Humoural ideas, from Hippocratic medicine to the early modern period of 1500-1800, culminating in the comparison of it with modern medicine. From each time period, drawing on primary sources and using thematic analysis set within a historical framework, the research investigates how physicians engaged with new discoveries and adapted Humoural concepts into their practice. The English translations of key texts of Greek medicine, like the Corpus Hippocraticum and De Materia Medica, are interpreted for the constitution of Humoural theory. English translations of early modern sources, such as De Fabrica Corporis Humani and Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in animilibus, are analyzed in respect to their suggestions regarding the manner by which anatomical and physiological discoveries challenged and possibly reshaped the concepts of the humours. Secondary literature with valuable insights on the practical use, adaptations, and eventual decline of the theory will also be considered. According to the findings of the research, despite the appearance of new medical knowledge, Humoural ideas persisted, and the physicians of early modernity adapted the theory for new discoveries by the reinterpretation of functions and coexisting with emerging diagnostic methods. The flaws in Humoural theory, however, became more obvious as the concept of disease etiology changed. Although the residue of its influence may persist in contemporary medical terminology, Humoural theory ultimately yielded to more scientifically based theories of health and disease. Thus, the persistence of Humoural theory emphasizes that even with new knowledge, firmly held traditional medical theories are difficult to dismiss. The integration of the two provided a nuanced perspective of disease and cure ultimately. It also proves the vitality of the role of physicians, inventions of medical field and leading medical movements in reshaping the existing medical practices.