Criteria for Truth in Epistemology
Epistemology and Truth Criteria
Epistemology concerns the criteria we use to determine truth.
Criteria in the Plane of Vision
This involves pure speculation:
- Truth in Perception
- Truth in the Trial
Criteria in the Rational Plane
In this rational plane, beliefs or opinions arise, which are often false.
The Criterion of Evidence
Here we must refer to the criterion of intellectual evidence proposed by Descartes, whose components are clarity and distinction.
A different way to formulate the criterion of evidence
Read MoreKey Concepts in Argumentation and Rhetoric
Argumentation vs. Opinion Differences
Argumentation and opinion both involve expressing viewpoints but differ in their foundation and purpose. An opinion is a subjective belief reflecting personal feelings or preferences, often expressed informally and without requiring evidence. In contrast, argumentation aims to persuade through a structured presentation of logical reasons and solid evidence, such as data, expert insights, or statistics, while also addressing counterarguments to strengthen its
Read MoreSpain 1936: Election, Conflict, and Conspiracy
Popular Front Program & Feb 1936 Election
International communism’s change of strategy dictated that policy should continue through the establishment of Popular Fronts. These involved an alliance of socialist and communist parties with bourgeois parties, united against a common enemy: fascism. The Popular Front project was implemented in Spain. As the government was embroiled in bribery and financial scandals, it called for elections on February 16, 1936. Republicans and Socialists prepared for
Read MoreHuman Respiratory and Digestive Systems & Illnesses
Human Respiratory and Digestive Systems
The respiratory system exchanges gases with the external environment. It takes oxygen (O₂) from the air and transfers it to the bloodstream, while taking carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the blood and expelling it from the body.
The Respiratory System
Components of the Respiratory Tract
- Nasal passages
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
These tubes carry air from outside the body into the lungs and vice versa.
The Lungs
Spongy organs located in the rib cage and separated
Read MoreSpanish Literary Periods: Baroque to Naturalism
Baroque Theater (17th Century)
Baroque Theater Features
- Collapse of the rules of unity (place, time, and action).
- Mixture of tragedy and comedy.
- Parallel actions, not a single action.
- Division of comedy into three acts: the problem arises in Act 1, is developed in the second, and concludes in the third.
- Interspersed lyric elements.
- Main themes are love and honor (often recovered with vengeance).
Example work: Francisco de Quevedo – Life of Don Pablos the Sharper.
18th Century: Enlightenment & Neoclassicism
Enlightenment
Read MoreMarx’s Theory of Historical Materialism
Historical materialism is the Marxist theory of world history that explains how history has unfolded through various modes of production. The means of production, along with the relations of production, determine the economic structure of society, which shapes the general course of history.
Marx’s analysis of society results in two fundamental layers: what he called the economic structure of society (the base) and the superstructure.
Base and Superstructure Explained
The Economic Structure (Base)
The
Read MoreAnimal Digestive System Parts and Function
Digestive Tract Parts and Function
The digestive tract consists of:
The Mouth: Initial Digestion
The mouth is the entry zone for food. It performs two types of digestion:
- Mechanical Digestion: This is the chewing done by teeth. Depending on the animal, the dentition is different and adapts to the type of feeding. For example, birds have no teeth but use their beak, tongue, and hard palate. Food is crushed in the gizzard. Carnivores have very developed canine teeth, while herbivores do not have them
Understanding Active Directory and DHCP Configuration
Define Active Directory: Provides the ability to establish a single login and easier management of users.
What services must be in place prior to the installation of a RIS server? Having DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
Define Remote Desktop. It allows us to access a server remotely and perform administrative tasks from the terminal.
- DNS Server: Domain Name System (DNS) can find the IP address of a PC’s name.
- DNS Forwarder: Designated by other internal DNS servers for use in consultations to resolve
Key Concepts in Anthropology and Society
Race and Social Construction
Originally, when a group is assumed to have a biological basis, they are called a race. But in reality, the idea of race is socially constructed, meaning that it is defined by a society. We are taught to differentiate between different people on the basis of the color of their skin and phenotype (biological characteristics of an organism). We are taught that white people behave in a certain way, and other races which include Black, Arab, Asian, and Jewish people. This
Read MoreSpain’s Water and Energy Resources
Watersheds Defined
A watershed is a land area and its water aquifers that provide water to the same river course.
Watershed Perspectives
Different perspectives exist, such as Galician and Cantabrian, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.
Water Use: Agriculture & Livestock
Water increases productivity and improves the living standards of farmers. However, water can be contaminated by fertilizers, pesticides, and manure.
Water Use: Urban & Industrial
The provision of water for domestic use is a priority and
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