Philosophical Methods: From Socrates to Modernity
The Maieutic Method
This method involves a dialogue directed wisely, according to the rules of correct knowledge. Created by Socrates but put into practice by his disciple, Plato. Maieutics is related to birth. It argues that truth lies in our reason and that essential questions prompt analysis. Responses must arrive at a definitive answer. Truth is achieved through dialogue based on reasoned arguments.
The Physical Method
Aristotle opposes the maieutic method. He believed one must search for reason
Read MoreUnderstanding Authority and Political Participation
Authority
Authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, drawing on legality. It is the right to command, direct, be heard, and obeyed by all.
Stories
a) Institutions or organizations dating from more power: Military authorities, the military, state authority.
b) Faculty authority or jurisdiction of a charge: The authority of the Head of State, the Mayor of a town, or the Army General.
c) The very persons who have a fact: Esperanza Aguirre, JL. R. Zapatero.
Types
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Philosophical and Scientific Views on Mind, Body, and Death
Darwin’s Evolutionary Theory
Darwin not only extended the theory of evolution to all living creatures but also substantially changed the way of thinking from one form into two principles: “of each species, more individuals are born than can survive,” and “among them, there is a struggle.” Any modification that occurs in the naturally-selected individual will take the concept of the survival fight from the demographer and economist Malthus,
Read MoreTypewriters: Understanding Their Parts and Operation
Typewriters
A typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical device with a set of keys that, when pressed, cause characters to be printed on a document, usually paper.
Electric Typewriters
In electric typewriters, the keys are used only to start the electric mechanism. The pressure used by the operator is much smaller than in conventional typewriters, and as a result, the operator can type faster with less fatigue. Another advantage is that each letter or pressure is uniform.
Parts of the Typewriter
- Row
Spanish Literature: Modernism and the Generation of ’98
Key Authors and Works of Spanish Modernism and the Generation of ’98
| Genres | Authors | Works |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric | Rubén Darío Manuel Machado Antonio Machado | Solitudes, Galleries and Other Poems Campos de Castilla |
| Narrative | Miguel de Unamuno Pío Baroja Azorín | The Tree of Knowledge Will |
| Theater | Valle-Inclán Jacinto Benavente | Bohemian Lights |
| Essay | Unamuno Azorín |
Modernist Poetry
Modernist poetry did not intend to bear witness to reality but circumvented it through imaginative play and delight in the senses. Great importance is given
Read MorePower, Authority, and Legitimacy: A Political Analysis
Power, Authority, and Legitimacy
Force is the power of coercion used to exercise civilian control and domination over citizens. Authority is the reason or basis that justifies such force. Authority serves to legitimize and rationalize political power and those who wield it. Power and authority are two aspects of power.
On one hand, power is seen as absolutely necessary to regulate human society. On the other hand, it is perceived as a form of control and domination over citizens.
Legitimation of Political
Read MoreAlvaro Cunqueiro and Anxeles Bellows: Galician Literature
Alvaro Cunqueiro’s Narrative
In the novels and short stories by Alvaro Cunqueiro, we find an originalísima mixture of reality and fantasy. In each of his books, fantastic characters coexist with other facts that might well be part of everyday life.
The characters of his works are, in many cases, the old myths of other cultures. So, in Merlin and Family, the protagonist is the same wizard Merlin who accompanied King Arthur in their legendary adventures. In If the Old Sinbad Returned to the Islands,
Read MoreBusiness English Vocabulary and Workplace Communication
Essential Business English Vocabulary
Travel and Airline Terms
- Aisle seat: Asiento de pasillo
- Seat upgrade: Actualización de asiento
- Airline charges: Cargos de la aerolínea
- Baggage allowances: Franquicia de equipaje
- Weight restrictions: Restricciones de peso
- Hand baggage: Equipaje de mano
- Security scans: Escaneos de seguridad
- Delayed flight: Vuelo retrasado
- Missed connections: Conexiones perdidas
- Self-service check-in: Check-in de autoservicio
Sales and Order Processing
- Guarantee: Garantía
- Delivery: Entrega
- Deliver:
Understanding Money Creation, Financial Systems, and Markets
Banks and Money Creation
Banks can accept deposits and grant credits. However, they are also required to keep a portion of these deposits as reserves. Reserves are composed of cash in the bank and deposits of banks in the Central Bank. Banks are required to maintain cash reserves to deal with the withdrawal of deposits by customers. The Central Bank requires this, and it is an instrument for monetary policy. The amount of bank money created depends on the reserve requirement ratio (k): the larger
Read MoreUS Constitution: Formation and Key Concepts
Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union established the United States of America as a national entity. Under modern American constitutional law, this concept means that US states are not permitted to overthrow the US Constitution and withdraw from the Union.
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was an organic act of the Congress of the Confederation of the US.
Shays’ Rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion was an uprising led by former militia officer
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