There's a global polemic when it comes to creating the Hegelian Dialectical Model for Blame - things just don't happen, something/someone causes it to happen (cause and effect). Moreover, it's not only cause-and-effect here, but also the need for accountability in trying to reconcile a negative effect that someone's actions have others.
When something or someone has obviously affected your life – or the lives of others the acceptable model looks like this: Blame Only Yourself – Don't Blame Others = Self Resolution. To say the least this model is fraud for for many reasons (More on this as we go).
First, the assumption is that nothing/no-one else can master or influence you not unless you allow them too; or, you are to blame, no-one else, because you allowed this happen (“Maybe, if you would stop complaining and take control of your life, you can you stop blaming others”). The point is, nothing just happens.
Succinctly put, this human condition is anti-antithetical to the aforementioned 'blaming theory' to different degrees and/or in many ways. The guilty party will always be guilty, but at the same time, someone should be responsible for fixing, not ignoring something that they caused to happen. This brings the second model of resolution: Others are Responsible – They only can fix the problem = External Resolution.
Take a closer look at the aforementioned problem-solving models. There you will find that someone is indeed responsible, and finding out whose responsible should be the one who should take the lead n the resolving the problem.
In reality most of the times no one wants to take responsibility in conflict. The other entity is always the guilty one no matter if they are on the receiving end of hostility or aggression. It's arguable that without a worldly legal framework, nothing will never be resolved, or partially resolved.
This was the case for years of slavery where a law had to be passed to revoke the carnage, and to outline ways of moving forward. However, it can also argued that without those laws that the same blatant acrimony will be evident today – even though still hiding in the closet cloaked in the threads of institutional frameworks.
This can also be said about wars. Wars don't necessarily end, but both parties agree to stop fighting, and the victor gets the spoils. Like, it's fictitious to say that the war in Iraq has ended. It's correct to say that some legal parameters have been put in place to give some semblance of peace, but the ramifications of that war speaks for itself – the people in Iraq are still suffering and are under occupation by the US. Nobody was blamed except for the deceased Iraqi President, Hussein. The resolution is still dangling in the wind.
You decide whether the above falls within the first model above (the victim is to blame), or the second (the US and fiends are to blame – they are responsible for fixing what has been broken).
And, let's reiterate that simply, and in no uncertain terms, cause-and-effect is put in motion, and it activates the law of returns which in essence shows the the action taken will return back to you or goes to someone else – positively or negatively. This can be continual motion with layers of schemes and actions.
Regardless of which model you choose for the two above examples, the Hegelian model fails completely in reaching a consensus, syntheses of reconciliation, because in both cases nothing has been really resolved. No-one owns up to taking responsibility.
It can be argued, that most of the world relational activity can be classified as a failed Hegelian model. As the world goes,it remains in constant in chaos, whether war, economics, geography, storms, crime, etc. – locally to international.
Yet, it shouldn't end there. Why this writer attempts to guide one to a model of reconciliation that is true and pure, the good news is that there are models of reconciliation where man and woman have lived up to being responsible for actions. Quite frankly pure resolutions are hard to come buy - but one must at least be sincere and honest in coming up with something.
A working model must be transformed to encompass not only man's intellectual faculties, but it must also include the heart and the spirit which must transcend human's ego, pride and selfishness. Let's take a look at one scenario:
The son was an aspiring athlete who came from a poor family on welfare. The mother was sickly, yet she worked night and day so that the son and his four other siblings can have a roof over their heads and food to eat. The father had left, and had been away ever sense. Yet the mother never said a negative thing about him. She always reminded the children that this is your father who you should never hate.
In a small town where kids were made responsible for buying their own sports attire (shows, shirts, etc.) the son was despaired, but through it all he exceeded all expectations. It was the last game where the son], with the rest of the team, was trying to win the state championship. He wanted it more than anything. Yet something else happened.
As the son was tying his shoes, the mother and the other siblings walked into his dressing room to give him encouragement – plus, they had another the surprise. His father also came along who had hadn't seen since being a kid. Without prompting the father started to cry and sad “I'm sorry for not being there for you”, He continued,”For the rest of my life,I will spend trying to make to you – I am so proud of you.”
That really wasn't the end of the story- there is more, but the son seemed visually relieved of burdens that he was not responsible. He went out that night and gave the performance of his life (and the whole family lived happily ever after).
The father took complete responsibility, for the healing process - he had caused the pain.
The Hegelian Model example which exhibits that someone else is responsible and would make amends in order to make life better for all concerned had completed the gist for resolution.**
Yet there are models of resolution that man should not ignore. Look into the Bible of Koran. Here's some partial list of references to consider from the bible hub: https://biblehub.com/luke/15-21.htm:
New International Version
"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
New Living Translation
His son said to him, 'Fat her, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.'
English Standard Version
And the son said to him, ‘ Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Berean Study Bible
The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Berean Literal Bible
And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; no longer am I worthy to be called your son.'
New American Standard Bible
"And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
King James Bible
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Christian Standard Bible
The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I'm no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Contemporary English Version
The son said, "Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son."
Good News Translation
'Father,' the son said, 'I h ave sinned against God and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son.'
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I'm no longer worthy to be called your son.'
International Standard Version
Then his son told him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore.'
NET Bible
Then his s n said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
New Heart English Bible
The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And his son said to him, “My father, I have sinned toward Heaven and before you, and I am not worthy that I should be called your son.”
GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then his son said to him, 'Father, I've sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore.'
New American Standard 1977
“And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Jubilee Bible 2000
And the son said un to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight and am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
King James 2000 Bible
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.
American King James Version
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.
Luke 15:21 Version Commentary Language
American Standard Version
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the son said to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, I am not now worthy to be called thy son.
Darby Bible Translation
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee; I am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
English Revised Version
And the son said unto him , Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Weymouth New Testament
"'Father,' cried the son, 'I ha ve sinned against Heaven and before you: no longer do I deserve to be called a son of yours.'
World English Bible
The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Young's Literal Translation
and the son said to him, Fat her, I did sin -- to the heaven, and before thee, and no more am I worthy to be called thy son.
Study Bible
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
…20 So he got up and went to hi s father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and
kissed him. 21The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’’ 22But the father said to his
servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.…
Job 33:27
Then he w ill sing before men with these words: 'I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.
Psalm 51:4
Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be found just when You speak and blameless when You judge.
Luke 15:20
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed
him.
Luke 15:22
But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
Treasury of Scripture
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.
Father.
Luke 15:18,19 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I …
Jeremiah 3:13 Only acknowledge your iniquity, that you have transgressed against …
Ezekiel 16:63 That you may remember, and be confounded, and never open your mouth …
Romans 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering…
against.
Psalm 51:4 Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done this evil in your …
Psalm 143:2 And enter not into judgment with your servant: for in your sight …
1 Corinthians 8:12 But when you sin so against the brothers, and wound their weak conscience…
While the references adhere to a seemingly Christian orthodoxy, it shouldn't be construed as proselyting,but it is meant to give a universal example. Here, the Prodigal Son Story is to be seen as a universal model. Yet, it won't hurt here to reference Jesus as an example, well as. His story demonstrates how one took the responsibility for blame and atone for the sins of many. The story also shows how the victory in conflict (good and evil) is resolved through his gift of redemption.
In Summary
The Hegelian Model looks like this: Causes of Someone actions – effect them and/or others =
conflict.
So The Polemic We Have Is This:
- 'Blaming actions of someone/something else for effecting the conditions of someone or something else' is not reasonable - The [Keep Moving Paradigm];
or,
- 'The actions of something/someone independent of the person or entity being affected can be blamed for the outcomes of those actions' is a legit argument – The [Fixing Unsolved Wounds Paradigm].
[Note: In moving forward , this writer would like to reiterate that the acceptable disposition in general society seems to be that moving-away and moving-on from blaming someone or something for your negative experiences at the hand of others. In other words, people should forget the past – completely -it has no thing to do with the present. This writer tends to disagree with this premise].
Forgetting the Past Actions?
Some past actions against someone are easily placed in the rear-view mirror. Most people can remember things that even love did to them without malice. For instance, a called someone who I really had a crush on and seemingly shared intimate facts that I preferred not being shared. I blamed her for a long time for being a primary factor when the relationship ended. Today sister and I laugh at those past events. We utilized the Keep Moving Paradigm. The resolution probably was found in the meme “there's nothing thicker than blood.”
Yet one can never forget the actions of the male next-door neighbor,who was also a relative. He sexually assaulted a younger sister. To this day,the sister is still scarred by the trauma. The uncle denied everything when she did approach him when she became an adult. Today she blames him for not being able to find intimacy with a man. Clearly,this nagging past action falls into the the Fixing Unsolved Wounds Paradigm).
Apologists, including mental health practitioners, will probably encourage her to move-on. This is a new day -you got your whole life ahead of you. And, this person indeed moved on by becoming a well respected lawyers and community leader, but the unresolved emotional trauma that she (rightfully) blames on a predator, would always be a latent dark spot that has the propensity to push her across that thin line between sanity and insanity.
The worst scenario would be that she would become unable to function anymore,
While the above example demonstrates how most of us may be dealing with past traumatic episodes in our lives, who to blames is not limited to one person or a singular act. One of the most contiguous past atrocities is American slavery and Jim Crow oppression. It can be argued that many generations were scarred and destroyed during this tie. Blaming is still alive because in this writers opinion, the damage has never been resolved. The Move-on Paradigm comes into play out of necessity for many. People have been conditioned to deal with it.
The depth of pain was so great that it never dies, to boot,the same culprit has evolved over time is something known as systemic. In other words, racism was never resolved,meaning that unresolved wounds, still haunts each generation. To be clear, blatant racism still remains, but through legislation and social etiquette it remains at bay. Yet, a Post-racial society is only cosmetic Blacks literally experienced genocide which is prevalent in a reconstituted personality today. Someone can be blamed for not fixing this and/or healing this wound.
Hence, when social,emotional, mental,and spiritual continence have been modified in order to survive in with the dominate culture spewing distorted humans, and causing related illnesses-shouldn't someone blamed – until it's fixed?
Sitting in a group with other veteran's where they fought in the Vietnam War,they are scarred for life-trying to deal with it. One need only surmise why so many veterans are committing suicide on a daily basis. It was a unnecessary war that in total caused caused millions lives. Yet the the debacle expands also beyond the dead, and morphs into the lives of thousands of veterans each day. They are told to move-on – and to not blame anyone.
Whose Responsible here?
VA Conducts Nation’s Largest Analysis of Veteran Suicide (Excerpt)
July, 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has undertaken the most comprehensive analysis of Veteran suicide rates in the U.S., examining over 55 million Veteran records from 1979 to 2014 from every state in the nation. The effort extends VA’s knowledge from the previous report issued from 2012, which examined three million Veteran records from 20 states were available. Based on the 2012 data, VA estimated the number of Veteran deaths by suicide averaged 22 per day. The current analysis indicates that in 2014, an average of 20 Veterans a day died from suicide.
“One Veteran suicide is one too many, and this collaborative effort provides both updated and comprehensive data that allows us to make better informed decisions on how to prevent this national tragedy,” said VA Under Secretary for Health, Dr. David J. Shulkin. “We as a nation must focus on bringing the number of Veteran suicides to zero."
The final report will be publicly released later this month. Key findings of the analysis will include:
65% of all Veterans who died from suicide in 2014 were 50 years of age or older.
Veterans accounted for 18% of all deaths from suicide among U.S. adults. This is a decrease from 22% in 2010.
Since 2001, U.S. adult civilian suicides increased 23%, while Veteran suicides increased 32% in the same time period. After controlling for age and gender, this makes the risk of suicide 21% greater for Veterans.
Notes:
Hegelian Dialectical Model (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectic). When there's two sides to things, argument and discussion related to both can produce a concurrence (synthesis) in agreement.
A Conducts Nation’s Largest Analysis of Veteran Suicide (https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2801). Countless victims of wars not only include those killed, but countless number of those 'not killed' during the time of war and eventually commits suicide. The 'Keep Moving Paradigm' is evident in seemingly infinite American wars – hence, the implication is there n time to heal you because there others wars to attend - “you volunteered to serve your country.”The leaders who create and engage in wars may be to blame -the soldier is just a pawn.
The Bible Hub. https://biblehub.com/luke/15-21.htm. spiritual Books like the Bible often not only have answers, but examples of resolutions. The Prodigal Son is universal story.