Hume’s Empiricism: Causation, Knowledge, and Metaphysics
Hume’s Foundational Distinction
To understand David Hume’s significant critique of causation, one must first grasp his distinction between two types of propositions: relations of ideas and matters of fact.
Relations of Ideas
Relations of ideas are propositions independent of factual existence, concerning logic and mathematics. These propositions are analytically true (necessary), meaning their truth is derived from the concepts themselves, and their denial results in a contradiction. They are discoverable
Read MoreValidação de Formulários HTML com JavaScript e Regex
Validação com Expressões Regulares (Regex)
Validar Apenas Números
Expressão regular para checar se o campo possui apenas números.
function validaApenasNumero() {
var regex = /^\d+$/;
var value = document.getElementById("name1").value;
if (regex.test(value)) {
alert("Correto");
return;
}
alert("Errado");
return;
}Nome: Ok
Validar Apenas Letras
Expressão regular para checar se o campo possui apenas letras.
function validaApenasLetras(){
var regex = /^[a-zA-Z]+$/;
// Corrigido:Castells’ Network Society: Shaping Modern Economies
Castells’ Post-Industrial Economy Definition
Manuel Castells defines the “post-industrial” economy as synonymous with the Information/Technology Age. With the rise of new technologies, we find ourselves in a new economy characterized by three fundamental features:
- Informational: Based on information generation, processing, and transmission.
- Global: Activities are organized on a planetary scale.
- Networked: Productivity and competition occur within a global network of interaction.
When combined, Castells
Read MoreScapula Bone: Anatomy, Function, and Injuries
The scapula, commonly known as the shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular-shaped bone located in the upper back. It plays a crucial role in shoulder movement, providing attachment points for muscles that facilitate arm and upper limb motion. The scapula is situated on the posterior aspect of the ribcage, specifically over ribs 2 to 7, and forms part of the shoulder girdle. It articulates with the humerus (upper arm bone) at the shoulder joint and the clavicle (collarbone) at the acromioclavicular
Read MoreReasoning Methods and Common Errors
Types of Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Deduction and induction. If we start from an accepted and reliable premise and infer partial conclusions, we use deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning is useful because, if well-constructed, the conclusions are true. A good argument follows from reliable premises. Deductive reasoning does not question if it is true or false, but whether it is correct or incorrect; that is, if the conclusion follows from the premises without doubt.
Inductive Reasoning
Induction,
Read MoreEra of Industry and Empire
Second Industrial Revolution
Key Concepts
- S.I.R.: Characterized by rapid industrialization due mainly to the increase in the importance of the financial sector.
- Cartels: Agreement to share the market and avoid competition.
- Trusts: Vertical associations formed by various companies working in different industries to control the market and avoid competition. Controlled by one person or bank.
- Holding Companies: Stock companies that earned profits by buying and holding shares.
New Energy Sources
- Electricity:
Strategies for Business Success
Product Development
- Higher Profit Margins
- Focus on Technology Companies
- Monopoly Advantage through Unique Products
- Industry Disruption
- Product Line Extension
Meeting Customer Needs
Branding and Marketing
Economies of Scale
- Low-Cost Provider Strategy
Strategic Planning
- Enhancing Performance through Core Competencies
- Outsourcing and Offshoring
Mergers and Acquisitions
Effective Management and Incentives
Management and Leadership
The role of managers has evolved from simply giving orders to focusing on team building
Read MoreBulldozer, Angledozer, Ripper, Loader Explained
What is a Bulldozer?
A bulldozer is a powerful pusher machine, typically equipped with a front push blade that can be raised or lowered by a hydraulic control system. It normally excavates and transports material to the unloading site while rotating. It shapes both cuts and embankments in the same operation.
Bulldozer Primary Uses
The most prominent use and economic application of a bulldozer is dragging and transporting material along the direction of travel (maximum 60 or 70 meters), according to
Read MoreStatistics Problems and Solutions
1. Blood Cholesterol Analysis
Blood cholesterol was measured on a random sample of 24 people:
226, 189, 240, 192, 216, 207, 221, 255, 190, 237, 219, 182, 209, 198, 243, 202, 234, 194, 213, 185, 193, 223, 204, 191
i) Stem-and-Leaf Plots
The first 18 observations have been entered in the stem-and-leaf plot on the left. The completed plot is shown on the right.
Left Plot (Original Entries in Bold) | Right Plot (Ordered)
25 | 5 | 25 | 5
24 | 0 3 | 24 | 0 3
23 | 7 4 | 23 | 4 7
22 | 6 1 3 | 22 | 1 3 6
21 | 6 9
Read MoreKey English Terms and Tenses
English Language Notes
Vocabulary
Communication Terms
- Post (publicar)
- Share (compartir)
- Text messaging (mensajería)
- Chat (chatear)
- Get the message across (comunicar)
- Social media sites (redes sociales)
- Latest news (últimas noticias)
- Face to face (cara a cara)
- Keep in touch (mantener en contacto)
- Comment (comentar)
- Interrupt (interrumpir)
- Inform (informar)
- Express your feelings (expresar tus sentimientos)
- View (ver)
- Upload (subir)
- Talk it over (hablar sobre ello)
- Get to the point (ir al grano)
- Manage (conseguir)
- Challenge