சமகாலச் சமூகச் சவால்களும் மானுட நோக்கில் அதன் இன்றைய நிலைபாடும்: சிக்கல்களும் தீர்வுகளும்
Contemporary Social Challenges and Today's Position from a Humanistic Perspective: Problems and Solutions
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Humanistic Perspective, Contemporary Social Challenges, Economic Inequality, Climate Change, Thirukkural, Purananuru, Social Justice, Psychological Well-being, MLA 9th EditionAbstract
Structural shifts in the twenty-first century—such as globalization, rapid technological advancement, economic inequality, and climate change—have fundamentally altered the living environment of human society. This paper comprehensively analyzes contemporary social challenges through Western Humanistic Psychology and sociological theories, as well as the anthropological perspectives of ancient Tamil ethical literature, namely Thirukkural and Purananuru.
Rejecting liberal approaches that view humans merely as mechanical entities and factors of production, this study examines how a humanistic approach—which prioritizes self-awareness, autonomy, creative potential, and emotional connections—can provide sustainable solutions to modern crises. Economic data from Tamil Nadu, innovations from green startups, climate risk indicators, and school-based psychological support systems are compiled here with evidence. Ultimately, this paper proposes a global policy framework that integrates individual psychological well-being with structural social justice.
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