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In many instances, such ideas have been declared as meaningless by the 'reasoning' of the natural sciences; This thesis will develop a modern paradigm that will synthesize subjective values coming from the 'faith' side of rational beings with the objective values obtained from their objective (abstract reasoning) side of themselves; The paradigm will be illustrated by applying it to the Clark County's Health District Hospice Program for terminal cancer patients and their survivors. A typical case will show the paradigm's practicality for aiding persons to meaningfully participate in the solution and management of significant problems found in their every day lives.","abstract_html":"Today, modern man is uneasy. The current outcry for ethics in government and in social life reflects a need which has not been met. What distinguishes man as a rational and creative human being are his moral, abstract, artistic, creative, and spiritual ideas. 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