Ethics, Morality, and Human Behavior in Society
Ethics and Morality
Since human beings are grouped into societies, they need to develop a set of rules to regulate their behavior with other members of the community.
Moral or morality comes from the Latin “mor, moris,” meaning “usual.” It can be defined as the set of rules or standards by which our behavior is governed, or the behavior of a human being is ruled.
Morality can also be defined as what people must do to maintain social stability.
Ethics illustrates our moral behavior, about the problems
Mastering English: Idioms, Metaphors, Conditionals, and Vocabulary
Common English Idioms and Metaphors
- Follow your bent: Follow your direction.
- Time flies
- Slaving away: Work hard.
- To be a bit snowed under: A lot of work to do.
- Tighten our belts: Make economy.
- Bitten off more than we can chew: Do more than you can do.
Metaphors About the Body
- Point the finger at
- Have a few hiccups: Some problems.
- Break someone’s heart
- Scarred: Fear of something.
Metaphors with Light
- Something came to me in a flash
- Glowing with pride
- Spark my interest in
- Be overshadowed by someone
- Dawned on me: Realize.
Understanding Organizational Theories and Principles
The Scientific School of Labor
This school of thought was initiated by F.W. Taylor, who applied scientific methods to the organization of work. Scientific management of labor leads to the following conclusions:
- Apply a scientific method to the study of each element of human labor.
- Foster cooperation and partnership to develop the work as a team.
- Provide adequate remuneration.
- Divide work between workers and management.
The goal is to investigate the relationships that can result in maximum production
Read MoreFlemish and Romanesque Art: Painting, Architecture, Sculpture
Gothic Flemish Painting
Oil painting is a technique that allows for careful and detailed representation. Characters in the foreground are neatly represented, and the main thematic object of the work achieves extraordinary realism. The use of oil painting was key to this style.
Van Eyck
The most representative painter of this style, Van Eyck was the first to use the oil technique. He gave importance to detail and three-dimensional space. Notable works include the Arnolfini Portrait and the Ghent Altarpiece
Read MoreSymbolism and Expressionism in Literature
Key Characteristics of Symbolism
Symbolism, a late 19th-century movement, prioritized suggestion and the evocation of emotions and ideas over direct representation. Key features include:
- Musicality of Verse: “Music before all things,” as poet Paul Verlaine stated. Symbolists believed music was uniquely capable of expressing the ineffable (what cannot be expressed in words). This resulted in a search for suggestive movement in poetic language, often using assonance instead of strict rhyme.
- Power of
Mastering Photo Sharpness: A Detailed Tutorial
Fundamentals of Focus
Once photos are corrected, and before saving the file, you should focus all the pictures to recover sharpness lost during the correction process or simply to fix any possible blur. This is the basic technique to sharpen an entire photo:
- Step 1: Open the photo and set an appropriate zoom level for focusing. Depending on the photo’s size, use between 50% and 100%.
- Step 2: Once the photo is enlarged, select Filter / Sharpen / Unsharp Mask.
- Step 3: In the Unsharp Mask, there will be
Lazarus and Don Manuel in Unamuno’s San Manuel Bueno, Mártir
Lazarus: Symbolism and Character in *San Manuel Bueno, Mártir*
The Name: Unamuno employs name symbolism. Lazarus recognizes, “[Don Manuel] made a new man, a true Lazarus, a resurrected. He gave me faith.”
Character: Initially, Lazarus seems an antagonist: anti-clerical, liberal, a proponent of reason, a lover of urban culture, and concerned with social issues. He then transforms from enemy to beloved disciple. A contract exists between them. Don Manuel makes Lazarus adhere to all religious practices.
Corporations and LLCs: Formation and Features
Corporations (SA – Sociedad Anónima)
In a corporation, capital is divided into shares. Shareholders are not personally liable for the company’s debts.
Features:
- Limited liability for partners.
- Capital contributions from partners.
- Shares with a nominal value. The sum of the nominal value of all shares represents the total capital.
- It is a legal person with the legal capacity to act and a profit motive.
Formation of a Corporation
There are two ways to form an SA:
1) Simultaneous Foundation
The founding partners
Read MorePublic Sphere, Media Effects, and Global News Dynamics
The Public Sphere: Origins and Evolution
The origin of the public sphere traces back to the ‘enlightened’ bourgeois salons. It was significantly influenced by the capital-driven mass media. The public sphere sets the social conditions for a rational debate about public issues, conducted by individuals willing to let arguments, and not stations, determine decisions. It represents a communicative ideal: an inclusive, critical debate, free of constrictions, where contributors consider each other as
Read MoreJuan Manuel’s Work and 15th-Century Courtly Literature
Work and Style of Juan Manuel
He is the representative of the medieval Castilian tale. He assumed an aesthetic volunteer and got his own style.
Literary Production of Juan Manuel
- Book of the Knight and the Squire: Based on books of chivalry, an old knight advises a young squire who wants to reach the order of chivalry.
- The Book of States: Discusses living religions at that time in Spain, concepts like life, death, or social order.
- Book of Count Lucanor, or Patronio: Composed of 51 short stories. The