Kant’s Transcendental Idealism: Understanding Knowledge
Kant’s Epistemology
Knowledge, according to Kant. Rationality encompasses the realm of knowledge and action, and reason is the instrument that guides action. Our scope of knowledge and theoretical reason is what Kant calls the sphere of action, or practical reason. Rationalists defend reason that starts from itself and its innate contents to reach universal, certain knowledge. Empiricists, however, argue that reason relies on data from experience, and as experience changes, so does our knowledge.
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Beat Generation
- Jack Kerouac – On the Road
- Allen Ginsberg – Howl
New Journalism
- Tom Wolfe – The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Surfiction
- Thomas Pynchon – The Crying of Lot 49
Postmodern Fiction
- Paul Auster – City of Glass
Postmodern Poetry
- Frank O’Hara – Lunch Poems (New York School)
- Barrett Watten – Plasma (Language Poetry)
- Lyn Hejinian–My Life– (Language Poetry)
African American Literature
- LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka)– Black Art
- Toni Cade Bambara – The Lesson
- Claudia Rankine – Citizen: An American
Understanding Sound: Properties, Production, and Human Perception
Sound: Creation and Characteristics
Sound is produced by the vibration of bodies. In some cases, these vibrations are observable with the naked eye.
What is Sound?
When a body vibrates, it causes buoyant air particles to collide, compressing them and increasing their pressure. Shortly after, the opposite effect occurs: the air particles separate, reducing the pressure and causing rarefaction.
The vibrations of the membrane are transmitted to the air in the form of compressions and rarefactions of its
Read MoreUnderstanding Employment Contract Suspension
Suspension of the Employment Contract
Grounds for Suspension: Listing and Analysis
This document outlines the various grounds for suspension of an employment contract.
a) Suspension by Mutual Agreement
Suspension can be based on the mutual desire of both the employer and the employee.
b) Temporary Disability and Maternity/Paternity
- Having a joint or occupational disease.
- Having an accident (work-related or not).
In the case of ordinary or occupational disease and accidents, the suspension lasts up to 12
Read MoreRise of Nazism: From Weimar Republic to Totalitarian Regime
The Origins of Nazism
The Weak Weimar Republic
After Germany’s defeat in World War I, the provisional government repressed the Spartacist Revolt, led by revolutionaries seeking to establish a communist regime in Germany. Subsequent elections led to the creation of a constitution in Weimar, establishing Germany as a democratic republic. However, the extreme left considered the regime too moderate, while the extreme right believed the new regime betrayed Germany by accepting the Treaty of Versailles.
Read MoreLinguistic Signs, Meaning, and Communication
The Significance of Signs
Kinds of Signs
Signs
Signs are created by human beings to communicate (words, numbers, signs).
Symptoms or Signals
Symptoms, or signals, are signs that refer to natural phenomena and are not intended to communicate anything, although they do inform us about something (e.g., fever is a symptom that indicates illness).
The Linguistic Sign
Linguistic signs are a type of signal used to create messages in a language (e.g., finger, horse, box).
Components of the Linguistic Sign
The linguistic
Read More15th Century Spain: Society, Culture & Literature
Society and Culture of the 15th Century
The 15th century was a period of significant change, marking a transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. During these hundred years, Castile became the political axis of the Iberian Peninsula. The marriage between Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon united several kingdoms. This era also witnessed two major events: the discovery of America and the expulsion of the Jews. Individualist sentiment grew in importance, leading to the
Read MoreBusiness Development Strategies: Diversification and Integration
Defining a Company’s Field of Activity
A company defines its field of activity, or business portfolio, by establishing its scope of action and differentiating between strategic segments. The scope refers to the range of functions, customer groups, or technologies it will employ. Strategic segment differentiation considers the various combinations of functions, customers, and technologies. A company’s definition depends on its mission, objectives, operating environment, and resource allocation. The
Humanism, Reformation, and Renaissance: A Deep Dive
Humanism: A Cultural Renewal
Humanism was a movement of cultural renewal that originated in Italy in the 15th century and expanded into Europe in the early 16th century. It was characterized by:
- A change in attitudes, rejecting the medieval mindset focused on God, and exalting the human being, endowed with reason and freedom.
- Inspiration from Greco-Roman culture, including the translation of ancient authors like Plato and Aristotle.
- A strong interest in science and technical progress.
- The use of vernacular
Miguel Hernández: Tradition and Avant-Garde Poetry
Tradition and Avant-Garde in the Poetry of Miguel Hernández
Miguel Hernández’s (MH) interest in literature initially led him to imitate writers belonging to the Golden Age.
MH produced an innovative poetry. His first published poem, “Pastoral,” is clearly influenced by the modernism of Rubén Darío. MH adds feeling, introspection, and complicity. On his first trip to Madrid, he wrote “Perito en Lunas” (“Proficient in Moons”), an homage to Góngora.
Later, he moved toward a Catholic poetry influenced
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