https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4640 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:25:57 GMT 2026-04-17T14:25:57Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145591 Title: Fehmiet żbaljati dwar is-sess : l-ossessjoni ta' żminijietna Abstract: F’dan l-artiklu soċjali l-Professur Gużè Aquilina janalizza l-bidliet fl-attitudnijiet tas-soċjetà lejn il-moralità u s-sess. L-awtur jargumenta li s-soċjetà permissiva biddlet dan l-aspett f’ossessjoni u oġġett ta’ kummerċjaliżmu filwaqt li neżżgħetu mid-dinjità u r-responsabbiltà morali tiegħu. Aquilina jikkritika l-influwenza tal-midja u l-isfruttament finanzjarju filwaqt li jenfasizza l-bżonn li l-intelliġenza umana tiggwida l-instinti naturali skont valuri morali sodi. Mon, 02 Jul 1979 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/145591 1979-07-02T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142840 Title: The love children of Grand Master Jean de Valette Abstract: This article examines newly uncovered archival evidence showing that Grand Master Jean de Valette had at least one illegitimate son, Barthelemy de Valette, later legitimised by King Charles IX of France. It explores the legal, social, and moral implications of illegitimacy in the 16th century and how this hidden episode complicates the traditional image of de Valette as an austere religious leader. Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142840 2013-05-26T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142834 Title: Mixed marriages in the early British period Abstract: The article examines mixed marriages in Malta during the early British period, focusing on unions between Catholics and Protestants and the tensions they created. Using legal cases, it shows how British civil law often overruled Catholic authority, especially in matters of family life and child upbringing. These marriages reveal wider social and religious anxieties linked to colonial rule. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142834 2012-09-16T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142454 Title: Memorandum tal-Kummissjoni tal-Knisja dwar il-Familja Maltija u d-Divorzju Abstract: F'dan l-artilklu qed jidher l-ewwel parti tal-memorandum li l-Kummissjoni dwar il-Familja Maltija u d-Divorzju, nominata mill-Isqfijiet ta' Malta u Għawdex, ippreżentat lill-Kummissjoni dwar il-Futur tal-Familja mwaqqfa mill-Prim Ministru Description: Part 1 (7th Feb 1998) Sat, 07 Feb 1998 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142454 1998-02-07T00:00:00Z