The Evolution of Science: From Formal Logic to the Digital Revolution
Types of Science
Formal Sciences
Logic and mathematics refer to objects not observable by the senses and offer no information about the world. They are universal and necessary. They find consistency in the very coherence of the reason that builds them. Their statements are called “a priori” because they are built for any reason prior to the experience. These sciences proceed by deduction.
Empirical Sciences
Physics, biology, etc., start from the observation of facts and provide information about the
Read MoreThe Evolution of Science: From Formal Logic to the Digital Revolution
Types of Science
Formal Sciences
Logic and mathematics refer to objects not observable by the senses and offer no information about the world. They are universal and necessary. They find consistency in the very coherence of the reason that builds them. Their statements are called “a priori” because they are built for any reason prior to the experience. These sciences proceed by deduction.
Empirical Sciences
Physics, biology, etc., start from the observation of facts and provide information about the
Read MoreAristotle’s Philosophy: An Introduction to His Key Ideas
Born in Stagira, Macedonia, in the 4th century BC, Aristotle was a disciple of Plato and studied at the Academy in Athens for 20 years. As a metic (a resident foreigner) in Athens, he received a comprehensive education, influenced by his father, the court physician. After Plato’s death, Aristotle returned to Macedonia and began writing on logic, physics, metaphysics, and politics, gradually diverging from Platonism. When Alexander the Great ascended to power, Aristotle returned to Athens and founded |
Living Law vs. Prescription Law: A Comparative Analysis with Eugen Ehrlich
Research on Living Law – Eugen Ehrlich
Dominant Science of Law: The object of study and view of the law is the legal prescription.
Distinction between Legal Norm and Legal Prescription:
- Prescription law: Legal determination based on laws and codes (abstraction and generality) applicable to the State.
- Rule of law: Determining legal norms transformed into action (concreteness and specificity) applicable to society.
Ehrlich’s Perspective:
- The law as concrete legal relations, independent of abstract and general
Graham Greene’s “The Quiet American”: A Study in Moral Responsibility
Graham Greene (1904-1991) “Greeneland”: Life on “the Dangerous Edge.” The Quiet American (1955)
Greene advocated political independence for Vietnam, which he thought would prevent it from becoming a communist country. He wanted America to negotiate with the Viet Cong because he didn’t want the National Liberation Front becoming the legal government of South Vietnam. Greene’s works show a discrepancy between the old liberal myths that had ruled his childhood and what his sharp eye showed
Read MoreThe Law of the Favela: An Analysis of Alternative Justice in Pasargadae
Introduction
This document explores the concept of alternative justice systems within marginalized communities, focusing on the favela of Pasargadae in the 1970s. Based on the work of Boaventura de Sousa Santos, we’ll examine how residents of this community, operating outside the traditional legal framework, developed their own methods of conflict resolution and social order.
The Reality of Pasargadae
Pasargadae, a pseudonym used to protect the community’s identity, represents a microcosm of the challenges
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