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Literary Theory
A critical theory is a theory of society that aims to emancipate those subjected to relations of domination or power. In contrast to the contemplative model of knowledge implicit in the Greek etymology of theory which comes from the word theoros or “a spectator”—critical theory regards the pursuit of ...
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Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous
Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous
The Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous is a text of the Irish philosopher George Berkeley in 1713 which sets out to convince Londoners that intellectuals, far from being extravagant and foolish theses immaterialists are valid and conform to common ...
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PHIL Questions
PHIL Questions
Question 1
“Mere verbal dispute is not a question about facts: it is a question about how we should use words Sometimes words matter”. This was said by W. Gray and it means that Disputes over words are sometimes important disputes, when something important rests on matters ...
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PHILOSOPHY QUESTIONS
Philosophy Questions
Philosophy Questions
#1 Use an example to explain what W. Gray means when he says a mere verbal dispute is not a question about facts: it is a question about how we should use words.
When W. Gray that a mere verbal dispute is not a question about facts, rather ...
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RESEARCH METHODS
Research Methods
Research Methods
Hypothesis and Theory
Speaking of the hypothesis, it should be clearly distinguished from the ordinary, the ordinary assumption, because all conjecture, of course, there is speculation, but not every suggestion can be called a hypothesis. Hypothesis is an educated guess in part on the causes, driving forces, ...
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Research Report
Research Report
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Reporting Animal Use in Scientific Papers by Jane, A. Smith and Dawn Sadler
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This paper documents the results of an evaluation of methods portion of a number of research papers from the field of biomedical science, maintain focus on the explanations of housing and animal use. It is ...
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Philosophy: Questions & Answers
Philosophy: Questions & Answers
Question 1: If you were the family/guardian of a child with a disability, how do you envision this professional collaborating and communicating with you? Give specific examples.
Parental involvement is very necessary for the grooming of child, and it refers to a broad range of ...
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Distinction between “Religiousness A” and “Religiousness B” facilitates
Distinction between “Religiousness A” and “Religiousness B” facilitates
Introduction
While the issue of religious pluralism or Inclusivism seems implicit throughout the Postscript, perhaps even constantly lingering on the fringes, it is not the central question of Kierkegaard's pseudonymous author, Johannes Climacus. This should make ...
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What Rights Should Be Afforded To Animals?
What Rights Should Be Afforded To Animals?
Introduction
The question of animal rights raises number of questions regarding in what context they should be given rights. What concept of animal rights is the best? Is this the respect, freedom, intrinsic value, love, compassion or something? What ...
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Sartre's Opinion about Freedom
Introduction
It is helpful to distinguish between existentialism, as a philosophy of existence that flourished intermittently across Europe during the nineteenth and twentieth century, and the existentialist movement, which rose to intellectual prominence in France after World War II. Although the former poses many provocative ethical questions, it ...