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mechanism by which academic researchers are rewarded is by large still based on the ‘publish or perish’ philosophy approach (number of papers published, number of citations accrued, impact factor of the
technology for surface patterning. Their initial homemade setup reflects this philosophy, as they make clever use of a Staedtler pen filled with hexadecanethiol ink fixed on a micrometre xy stage to draw SAM
exist for most countries and that these data are comparable. Cross-national data relating to social, political, economic and cultural aspects of life were tested for correlation with religiosity ... so much by the pseudo-materialistic supplication for better living conditions as posited by the ESF, but by contemporary education - extensive knowledge of contemporary cultures, philosophy, modes of
The emergence of ‘new atheism’ during the course of the last decade helped fuel an upsurge of interest in issues around religion. But scholarly analysis of new atheism, particularly its political ... , particularly its political dimensions, remains embryonic. This paper addresses this lacuna by examining the politics of new atheism across a variety of themes related to politics. These include the causal
perspective may be reinforced by recent authors’ explicit rejection of the value of philosophy and other non-scientific approaches to knowledge (cf. Lawrence Krauss, Stephen Hawking). Into the fray steps ... engaging and pleasingly concise. He assumes very little prior knowledge of the topic or of philosophy generally, and clearly introduces relevant concepts when necessary. This might well be off-putting to
philosophy (xvi-xv). He summarizes this theory into three contentions: the history of Atheism is best understood in political and social terms, which engender the notion that rather than a singular ‘Atheism ... modern Atheism’s emergence was primarily a “political and social cause,” its Western development the product of reactions toward Theological authority, rather than as counter developments in science or
(for example, wireless nanorobotic chips contained in vaccines) that some circles wish to propagate to serve their own political agendas. That is why caution, consideration, understanding and accurate
purification is costly. It is furthermore a political aim to increasingly address chemicals on a group level under REACH. The persistency in relevant environmental conditions, which we have discussed in our
generating relevant and much needed scientific knowledge. We need to maximize synergies free from any political, linguistic, financial, geographical or scientific discipline obstacles. It is shameful that
coverage, on such issues as public perception, ethics and philosophy, policy, law and regulations, and sustainability. The role of the advisory panel will be exclusively to assist our editorial team in
coverage, on such issues as public perception, ethics and philosophy, policy, law and regulations, and sustainability. The role of the advisory panel will be exclusively to assist our editorial team in
secularization, we seek to determine to what extent a feminist orientation influenced both the older and younger women’s decision to leave religion behind. By feminist, we mean either ‘the personal is political ... associated broader social, cultural and political changes make comparison between generations of British women who have moved away from religion particularly instructive for drawing out the under-studied
to display in a tangible way future worlds to the public before these become reality, and, crucially, before all important political and ethical choices have been made. It is a primary responsibility
About Daniel I am an adjunct professor in the philosophy department at Thomas Nelson Community College and a recent graduate of Virginia Tech's philosophy master's program. Before attending Tech, I ... -theological narrative as follows: The Lortz thesis […] claimed […] Luther’s theological revolt was precipitated by the decadent theology and philosophy of the later Middle Ages, specifically the developments
Thomas Nelson Community College and a recent graduate of Virginia Tech's philosophy master's program. Before attending Tech, I received a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Rochester. X
is associated with a backlash against the political powers of the religious right. Proponents of the privatization hypothesis assert that even if fewer Americans report a religious affiliation, they ... political rifts. Fiorina and Abrams (2008: 584) described the polarization of the American public along lines of religiosity as well as political membership, asserting, “A significant degree of sorting has
political events seem antagonistic to this basic need to pursue knowledge and seek beauty. hTere is a fear somehow that science may be a superfluous, even dangerous, activity: restrictions are put in place ... and reject complacency. hTe best way to do so is to take on board with us in our quest as many people as possible, conduce them by hand to see this ?admirable workmanship?. How? Engage with political
Ethical Engagement and Participation with Emerging Nanotechnologies) project — which involved researchers from ethics, philosophy and the social and political sciences — has published a report2 that looks
tailgating are popular among students, alumni, and the community. However, the university also provides opportunities for political, artistic, and professional involvement through the 100+ student ... and philosophy.” This rejection of the supernatural is closely tied to their tendency to question and critically analyze ideas. guided by freethinking. While no participants used the word “Freethinker
tailgating are popular among students, alumni, and the community. However, the university also provides opportunities for political, artistic, and professional involvement through the 100+ student ... and philosophy.” This rejection of the supernatural is closely tied to their tendency to question and critically analyze ideas. guided by freethinking. While no participants used the word “Freethinker
