Historical Development of Labor Law and Social Doctrines
History of Labor Law
Authors who have dedicated themselves to the study of labor law have generally distinguished four historical periods in shaping the relationship between employer and employee: free primitive work, slavery, the system of corporations, and free labor in capitalist systems.
Initially, the livelihood of primitive people was provided by the seizure of natural fruits without cultivation or processing. Therefore, work was basically the execution of hunting and fishing tasks. With some
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Charles Darwin: Evolution and Natural Selection
Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was a naturalist who revolutionized the understanding of the natural world. His work significantly impacted the development of many sciences, particularly through his study of species. While not an anthropologist, Darwin’s theories, especially the theory of evolution and natural selection, profoundly changed the perspective on species, comparable to how Copernicus altered our understanding of the cosmos.
Evolutionary Theory
Before
Read MoreWittgenstein’s Tractatus: Logic, Language, and Reality
The Tractatus aims to clarify the truth and meaning of logical statements and draw out the implications for philosophy. A central issue is language. Every thought is expressed in language, and language structures shape our understanding of reality. As Wittgenstein states, “the limits of my language are the limits of my world.”
The Skeleton of Logical Language
Within the apparent ambiguity and infinite variety of language lies a relatively simple and significant logical skeleton that coincides with
Read MoreFundamental Concepts in Metaphysics and Epistemology
1. Ultimate Reality
Ultimate reality is one of the most basic features of metaphysics. It represents the latest attempt to reach the issues, the response of those who do not keep asking for more support. Philosophers refer to metaphysics as the study of first principles and first causes.
2. Interests Driving Knowledge
- Theoretical Interest: To achieve the perfect logic of knowledge. Hence arises the knowledge of nature.
- Practical Interest: To discover what we should do and what we can expect if we act
Saint Augustine: Life, Philosophy, and Influence
Early Life and Intellectual Journey
Born in Tagaste in 354, Saint Augustine lived during the era of the Roman Empire’s decline. While some experts classify him within the Middle Ages due to the historical context and his influence on that period, he did not live during this time. At the age of 19, Augustine’s interest in the love of truth led him to become a Manichean in Carthage.
In 374, he opened a school of rhetoric in Carthage and later in Rome, where he met Saint Ambrose. During these years,
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Pre-Socratic Philosophy and Socrates
From Myth to Logos
The transition from myth to logos marks a significant shift in ancient Greek thought. “Myth” refers to traditional narratives, often recorded by poets, that explain the origin of certain beings and events. These mythical explanations rely on supernatural wills and are, therefore, arbitrary. In contrast, logos represents a move towards rational explanations.
In the 7th century BC, a new approach emerged in Greece:
- Physical explanations: These explain