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How Infallibilists Can Have It All

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

The Impossibility of Conservatism? Insights from Russian History

in the Tsarist period to show that if they live in times of great hardship, or under arbitrary political rule, political actors and thinkers with conservative sympathies (such as respect for tradition ... developing conservative political philosophy, other parts of history where conservatism?s problems have emerged and have a recognizable connection with the situation today remain of great interest. In

Urban Forest Revolution

the quality of air in cities. It is called “Vertical Foresting”, an evolution of the revolutionary idea of bringing the trees to the sky, far beyond its first realization – it became a philosophy, a new ... real forest, have been completed in Milan. Since then this idea of densification of greenery in urban environment received scientific and political approval of its efficiency. Just two towers are able to

Urban Forest Revolution

the quality of air in cities. It is called “Vertical Foresting”, an evolution of the revolutionary idea of bringing the trees to the sky, far beyond its first realization – it became a philosophy, a new ... real forest, have been completed in Milan. Since then this idea of densification of greenery in urban environment received scientific and political approval of its efficiency. Just two towers are able to

Breaking bad news and the importance of compassionate palliative care of the infant

strategy of palliative care and the philosophy of communication between the healthcare provider and family unit leave a lasting impression on the parents regarding the care of their infant. Clinicians should ... care with nursing, social services, and clergy supporting this philosophy. The parents must agree to cease invasive care—obtaining vital signs as needed and silencing medical equipment, but continuing to

Introduction

that there is an uninterrupted tradition from the age of humanism and the Renaissance to today. Focusing on political philosophy has led Karen Green to trace women’s argu ments for their status as the ... topic which is, of course, of considerable contemporary interest. Three papers extend our knowledge of the moral and political philosophy developed by women. Jacqueline Broad offers the first extended

Sustainable Development vs. Post-Industrial Transformation: Possibilities for Russia

Western societies for the last thirty years. Offered in the late 1960s and early 1970s by American and European researchers in the field of economics, social philosophy, and ecology, the integrated idea of

Development of A Low Cost PPU For Feep Electric Propulsion Using Cots Components

-constellations and is certainly the other extreme compared to the conventional design approach for spacecraft PPUs. In the light of the ongoing discussions of a change in the philosophy of designing spacecraft ... change in the philosophy of designing spacecraft, going from fail-safe components to a “mass production” strategy which aims for fail-safety by redundancy. This paper also gives a starting point for the

Analysis of the prospective energy interconnections in Northeast Asia and development of the data portal

Development of power interconnections in Northeast Asia becomes not only engineering but also a political issue. More research institutes are involved in the Asian Super Grid initiative discussion ... peninsula that cannot be achieved due to political issues. Recent studies suggested undersea cables construction to China and Japan. Preliminary assessment performed by KEPCO showed that 2 GW undersea

Analysis of the prospective energy interconnections in Northeast Asia and development of the data portal

Development of power interconnections in Northeast Asia becomes not only engineering but also a political issue. More research institutes are involved in the Asian Super Grid initiative discussion ... peninsula that cannot be achieved due to political issues. Recent studies suggested undersea cables construction to China and Japan. Preliminary assessment performed by KEPCO showed that 2 GW undersea

Intelligent Mining Engineering Systems in the Structure of Industry 4.0

case study, the software structure based on a modular concept is described. The performance philosophy of mining and transport equipment with the elements of artificial intelligence is shown when it is ... the above described philosophy. In zero entry zones the microclimate required only for machinery and equipment operation can be created, therefore, planning of underground workings parameters, as well

Intelligent Mining Engineering Systems in the Structure of Industry 4.0

case study, the software structure based on a modular concept is described. The performance philosophy of mining and transport equipment with the elements of artificial intelligence is shown when it is ... the above described philosophy. In zero entry zones the microclimate required only for machinery and equipment operation can be created, therefore, planning of underground workings parameters, as well

Patient organizations and primary care development: reflections by patients with chronic diseases

to activate themselves about these results. If so, a stronger patient voice may be heard in the society. A change in the paternalistic philosophy in primary health care is also needed so the patients ... the society. A change in the paternalistic philosophy to patent-professional relationship, partnership in services and recognizing the patient’s knowledge as well as training the patients’ might

The story of Emily

This case study describes Bluewater Health’s quest to weave the philosophy and practice of patient and family-centered care from the boardroom to the bedside by introducing Emily. Emily’s image is a ... . Our care philosophy is Patient and Family-Centred Care (PFCC) and our goal is to adhere to the principles of PFCC as outlined by the Institute for Patient and FamilyCentered Care: • Dignity and Respect

Promotion of Innovative Entrepreneurship Under Sustainable Development

such methods depends on economic, political and other conditions for a country&s development. By encouraging innovative activities, governments enhance the effectiveness of innovative systems and create ... areas that form the basis for Horizon 2020, namely: (a) generating an advanced expertise to reinforce Europe's competitiveness among the leading global nations; (b) industrial leadership and political

Non-sustainable prices as an obstacle for sustainable development of mining industries

review its policy in regulating the mining industry and switch to import substitution because of the current political and economic situation on the global metal markets.

(White) Tyranny and the Democratic Value of Distrust

of Distrust,” The Journal of Philosophy 99.10 ( 2002 ), 532–48; Katherine Hawley, “Trust, Distrust, and Commitment,” Nous 48.1 ( 2014 ), 1–20. 3. I have argued that political solidarity is of value ... University Press, 1999 ); Patti T. Lenard, “ The Decline of Trust, The Decline of Democracy?” Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy 8 .3 ( 2005 ), 363 - 78 ; Shayla Nunnaly , Trust

Nietzsche and Schiller on Aesthetic Semblance

components of a just social order.12 It is no surprise, then, that the work’s penultimate letter finds Schiller attempting to vindicate artistic imitation against the charge of perfidy and political subversion ... ). Abbreviations used in citing Nietzsche's works BGE   Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future BT   The Birth of Tragedy out of the Spirit of Music CW   The Case of Wagner: A Busker’s Problem

The economic security of power plants

macroeconomic variables, variables describing prices of raw material and legal / political stability in the country, as well as selected financial indicators. The appliance of conclusions resulting from the ... . Security also had a military context and dimension. Political and military doctrines took into account the desirable state of political security, the achievement of which was based on satisfying several

Damage assessment in the stress field of scale, comparability and transferability

needs to be evaluated for political decisions and emergency situations (i.e. loss estimation of a large scale flood event). Even though a lot of studies have been performed and a lot of different methods ... base model is implemented, aggregations using either interactive tools or outlines of statistical or political units can be performed within seconds. The damage calculation itself is also performed