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Show TH E EXPANDING CONCEPT OF HEALTH February 26,1957 H u m a n racial survival, like that of any other form of life, requires adequate adjustment to, and/or effective manipulation of, the environment. A changed world, in which conditions of survival are different from those known to any of our ancestors, requires changes in many concepts preparatory to adequate changes in behavior patterns. It becomes increasingly clear that many present circumstances illustrate the urgent need for far more extensive changes in human behavior than have been accepted generally as necessary. Illustrations of some of the unresolved pressing and threatening problems, and discussion of some of the present barriers to their resolution. Certain effects of inadequate adjustment to changed circumstances. February 28,1957 Under the influence of wide-spread anxiety, resulting from the devastation caused by the Second World W a r and the threats to the human race of the atom bomb and biological warfare, the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies were set up. Appreciation of the threats and indications of the need for extensive changes in human behavior are contained in the constitutions of some of those organizations. One such indication, in the Constitution of the World Health Organization, is a definition of "Health." Discussion of that definition and of other statements in the same Constitution, their implications, and certain responsibilities suggested by them. March 5,1957 Re-definition of areas of contact with reality, of relationships and of responsibilities, on a continuing basis, is essential to survival. Discussion of some of the barriers to this necessary function, and illustrations of inhibitions and taboos affecting it. Discussion of "accidental" value systems. March 7,1957 Some speculation about education and qualifications needed now and in the future. "Maturity" and responsibility. Some basic needs of new generations: physical, mental, and social health. Discussion of the "scientific" point of view. Fears and hopes for the future; costs of survival. as*. Dr. Chisholm will provide opportunity at the end of each lecture for questions from the audience |