Renaissance Humanism and the Rise of Modernity
Renaissance Humanism
Between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, significant geographical discoveries and advancements in culture, science, and technology led to the emergence of a new mentality, breaking away from medieval theology.
Humanism
Humanism brought with it a defense of freedom of thought and expression. In philosophy, the Renaissance was characterized by a return to the major Greek systems, emphasizing exclusively rational reflection.
Technical and scientific developments fostered the
Read MoreData Structures, Logic, and Reasoning in AI
Trees
A tree is a hierarchical data structure consisting of:
- Nodes – store information
- Branches – connect the nodes
The top node is the root, occupying the highest hierarchy. The leaves are at the bottom, occupying the lowest.
Graphs
Graphs are sometimes called a network or net. A graph can have zero or more links between nodes – there is no distinction between parent and child. Sometimes links have weights – weighted graph; or, arrows – directed graph. Simple graphs have no loops – links
Read MoreUnderstanding Morality: Life, Ethics, and Values
The Moral Life and Thought
Experienced morality is what people and societies do daily. Ethics is the reflection on moral concerns that philosophers undertake. Morality is life, while ethics is moral philosophy.
What Does It Mean to Be Moral?
Morality is not a science, but a dimension of individuals and societies. This moral dimension involves action and purpose:
- Acquiring good manners.
- Forging a character from which to devise and plan one’s life.
- Being trained to respond appropriately to any challenge.
Socrates and Plato: Influences, Ideas, and Society
Socrates and Plato: Intellectual and Moral Foundations
Socrates / Plato: Apart from intellectual influences, Socrates is the model of a man who is just, good, and places morality above all circumstances. The Seventh Letter says that Socrates was, the fairest of men. Although Socrates was not the only philosopher that influenced Plato, he is the most important and the star of all dialogues except the last (The Laws). Before Plato was a pupil of Socrates, he was influenced by the sophist Cratylus,
Read MoreHuman Identity, Genetics, and Evolution: A Scientific Perspective
The Problem of Human Biological Nature
The question of human identity leads to questions about our nature and origin. These questions have been raised repeatedly for over 150 years without a satisfactory answer. Today, human identity and origin remain a mystery. Until the nineteenth century, answers were religious and scientific, however, they had remained unchanged since they were based on tradition and dogmatism. Since then, modern science has taken up the solution to these issues, revealing the
Read MoreEffective Employee Selection and Contract Types
Effective Employee Selection
The selection process assesses candidates’ characteristics, competence, capabilities, limitations, and cultural fit to find the best person for a specific job.
The selection process is complex and specialized. It’s often necessary to outsource this work to specialized agencies (ETT).
Selection Process Phases
- Preset: To reduce a large number of candidates, a preliminary screening is necessary to avoid a lengthy and costly process. Reviewing the candidate’s curriculum vitae