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agent S has to a fact P that makes P certain for S. I do not take a stand here on precisely what facts we can apprehend. This will largely depend on the outcomes of debates in the philosophy of mind and ... philosophy of mind and perception will differ on what kinds of factors are mentally accessible in this way. In section 1, I developed the concept of apprehension in a way that remains neutral on these debates
understanding, or total misunderstanding, stems from America’s failure to return to the political thought of the ancients. Ancient philosophy provides one with the normative criteria by which it becomes possible ... thinking raises questions about its ability to fully and properly understand tyranny. misunderstanding, stems from America’s failure to return to the political thought of the ancients. Ancient philosophy
Scholarship of the American founding remains divided as to the nature of Anti-Federalist political philosophy. One school of thought contends that the Anti-Federalists were the heirs of the ... , while cholarship of the American founding remains divided as to the nature of Anti-Federalist political philosophy. One school of thought contends the other maintains that the Anti-Federalists operated
admit a nadir of judicial accountability. The American and Italian systems constitute moderate positions to be placed on the spectrum between these potential extremes. As a matter of political philosophy ... Dame Law School and Concurrent Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, for his helpful comments and guidance in the drafting of this article. Professor Carozza's dedication to the
sovereigntist Bloc Québécois and Parti Québécois political parties sought to take Quebec out of the Canadian federation by hosting a referendum asking the infamous question: “Do you agree that Quebec should ... question that was posed by the Parti Québécois to the public read as follows:“Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new economic and political
Implications, 9 J. POL. RISK ONLINE 1 ( 2021 ), https://www.jpolrisk.com /bangladeshs-economic-rise-and-the-geo-political-implications/; U.N. OFF. OF THE HIGH COMM’R FOR HUM. RTS. [UNHCHR], UN High ... criminalizing free speech and curtailing freedom of the press.8 In an effort to intimidate political dissidents, the country has also witnessed a rise in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.9
The field of philosophy is unique, as it allows one to logically examine issues in all disciplines, from science to politics to art. One further important discipline that philosophy examines is ... /iss1/24 Article 24 Commons Joe is a junior studying criminal justice and philosophy. He feels that this research was a great opportunity to blend both fields of study. Currently he is enrolled in a
The concept of free will is practically inescapable in modern day philosophy. Indeed, questions regarding the power of free will are of no shortage in philosophy: While one philosopher might assert ... is no such thing; instead, the play addresses questions of choice, agency, and most of all, meaning. Through the lens of Albert Camus’ philosophy of the absurd, and backed by a philological
In today’s political climate where nationalism, protectionism and populism dominate the political discourse, democratic values are being interpreted in new ways. These interpretations give rise to ... Canadian society Political Philosophy 16, no. 4 (March 25, 2008): 419–45. than expats by virtue of participating in that solitary community directly. Conclusion This discussion of expats vs. aliens began
The political and social upheaval of 18th century America is well documented in the writings of many great thinkers of that time. As the Age of Enlightenment stirred debate in many quarters, causing ... personal philosophy in regard to education, marriage and the role of women in American society. Judith Sargent Murray’s well reasoned and impassioned Revolutionary Era arguments for marital equality
, violence, and political and social unrest by promoting a unilateral agenda of global capitalism. This paper hopes to clarify how the collective actions of these entities has worsened simultaneously both
country’s early history. At our founding, several leading political and intellectual leaders voiced skepticism about the death penalty, though it was an entrenched practice both here and abroad. These leaders ... Independence does not have the same legal force as the Constitution, it occupies a central role in this country’s political culture and selfimage. It is not accidental that President Lincoln, insisting in his
THE CITY: REGULATING SPACES OF SOCIAL DANCING IN NEW YORK (2014); SAEED HYDARALLI, What Is Noise? An Inquiry into Its Formal Properties, in REVERBERATIONS: THE PHILOSOPHY, AESTHETICS, AND POLITICS OF ... , supra note 3; Davina Cooper , Far Beyond “the Early Morning Crowing of a Farmyard Cock”: Revisiting the Place of Nuisance Within Legal and Political Discourse, 11 :1 SOC. & L. STUD. 5 ( 2002 ). 22. See
The scholarly ambiguity over the proper understanding of Machiavelli’s political thought characterizes the scholarship in his literary works as well. The tragic interpretation of Machiavelli’s ... a representation of his own comic nature; not as a tragic element to his politics. Machiavelli’s overall goal is to introduce new modes and orders into Italy, political philosophy and politics in
In his paper, “The State and Fate of Contemporary Philosophy of Mind,” John Haldane likens the present condition of Philosophy of Mind to that of the philosophically stultifying period of late ... , earning a Bachelors degree in Art, Philosophy, and Literature. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army until 2007. In January of 2008 he enrolled at Bridgewater State College as a non-matriculated
examine the political, economic, and social reasons behind why the Canadian government wrote preferential refugee policies for specific groups seeking refuge. Utilizing government correspondence written ... refugees. Its institutions, immigration laws, and citizens have historically welcomed many newcomers with open arms. However, from the onset of the twentieth century, race and political beliefs guided the
Rights Council and the UPR The Human Rights Council , established in 2006, is a political human rights mechanism, in which government representatives discuss and vote on resolutions relating to human ... Political Rights, Part III art. 6 (Dec. 16, 1966); G.A. Res. 39/46, annex, Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, at 197 (Dec. 10, 1984); G.A. Res. 2106 (XX
The Civil Rights Movement brought the plight of African Americans to the forefront of American political and intellectual thought. The ideological foundation of this movement was a feeling of black ... Americans to the forefront of American political and intellectual thought. The coupled with a strong sense of urgency for equality. Black activists and supporters, to express their solidarity and support of
, U.S. president Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and the subsequent flurry of news stories carried the nation into the intersection of this public health crisis and the tense political ... and that we should not be afraid of it. The story of Trump’s diagnosis encapsulated the political division in our country during the lead-up to the 2020 election, as well as the disparate media coverage
Ever since Descartes began his search for certainty in philosophy, many of the great philosophers have taken up this quest. One solution, proposed by W.V.O. Quine in his 1969 essay, Naturalized ... , Massachusetts. Copyright © 2010 Joseph Spencer , USA Follow this and additional works at; http; //vc; bridgew; edu/undergrad_rev Joseph Spencer is a senior philosophy major from Taunton, MA. He first worked