The philosophy of science is concerned with the assumptions‚ foundations‚ methods‚ implications of science‚ and with the use and merit of science. This discipline sometimes overlaps metaphysics‚ ontology and epistemology. Philosophy of science has historically been met with mixed response from the scientific community. Though scientists often contribute to the field‚ many prominent scientists have felt that the practical effect on their work is limited (Babich‚ 1994). A paradigm is a world view‚
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Aristotelian Logic From some time in 400 B.C. to today‚ the use of Aristotelian logic has been a big influence on people and their opinions. Using ethos as the character of the speaker‚ pathos to show emotion and logos to show logic‚ companies make good promotion of their products with greater influence on the consumer. The other day I saw a commercial that instantly caught my eye. This commercial featured Jack form Jack in the Box; Jack in the Box restaurant was founded in 1951 by a man named
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Week 5 Final Paper: “Should homosexuals be able to marry?” PHI 103: Informal Logic Instructor: January‚ 28‚ 2013 “Should homosexuals be able to marry?” In the United States marriage laws are not supposed to discriminate‚ yet many people believe that marriages are clear religious and official vows‚ between a man and woman‚ which include the ultimate expression of love. The traditional belief does not claim a specific sexual orientation for homosexuals in this country
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Methods and Applications July 15‚ 2003 Metaphysics In philosophy‚ a term known as metaphysics‚ referred to the writings of Aristotle nearly three centuries after his death. Metaphysics is the area of philosophy that attempts to understand the basic nature of all reality‚ whether it is seen or indistinguishable we try to relate to our existence. It seeks a description so basic that it applies to everything‚ whether divine or human. In short‚ metaphysics attempts to enlighten what anything must
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Mathematical logic is something that has been around for a very long time. Centuries Ago Greek and other logicians tried to make sense out of mathematical proofs. As time went on other people tried to do the same thing but using only symbols and variables. But I will get into detail about that a little later. There is also something called set theory‚ which is related with this. In mathematical logic a lot of terms are used such as axiom and proofs. A lot of things in math can be proven‚ but there
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1. What are the different branches of philosophy‚ and what are they about? 2. Explain what a fallacy is. What kind of mistake is someone making when they commit a formal fallacy in an argument? 3. What is "wisdom‚" and how does philosophy relate to it? 4. Describe the nature of critical thinking. What advantage does the critical thinker have over someone who lacks that skill? 5. Describe and explain the steps in the critical-thinking process. 6. What is wrong with "relativism"
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that guides an individual‚ social movement‚ institution‚ class‚or large group. 2. such a body of doctrine‚ myth‚ etc.‚ with reference to some political and social plan‚ as that offascism‚ along with the devices for putting it into operation. 3. Philosophy . a. the study of the nature and origin of ideas. b. a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation. 4. theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature. Origin: 1790–1800; ideo- + -logy; compare French idéologie Dictionary.com
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Indiana Law Journal Volume 27 | Issue 4 7-1-1952 An Introduction to Legal Logic Lee Lovevinger Member of Supreme Court Bar; Member‚ Minnesota Bar Follow this and additional works at: http://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/ilj Part of the Legal Education Commons Recommended Citation Lovevinger‚ Lee (1952) "An Introduction to Legal Logic‚" Indiana Law Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 4‚ Article 1. Available at: http://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/ilj/vol27/iss4/1 This Article is brought to you for free
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LOGIC DESIGN ASSIGNMENT 1. A. B. To convert 85.85 from its decimal form to binary. 2|85 0.85 × 2 = (1). 70 2|42 r 1 0.70 × 2 = (1).40 2|21 r 0 0.40 × 2 = (0).80 2|10 r 1 0.80 × 2 = (1).60 2|5 r 0 0.85₁₀ = .1101₂ 2|2 r 1 2|1 r 0 =1010101₂ THEREFORE 85.85₁₀ = 1010101.1101₂ 2|0 r 1 To convert 85.85₁₀ to Octal 8|85 0.85 x 8 = (6).80 8|10 r 5 0.80 x 8 = (6).40 8|01 r 2
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The Importance of Philosophy or “Why Should I Take Philosophy?” Dave Yount‚ Ph.D. Once someone who does not know me well comes to find out that I am a philosopher‚ the next question that he or she inevitably asks is‚ “What can you do with philosophy besides teach?” My answer is and has been‚ “You can think‚ and hopefully better.” Part of philosophy is critical thinking‚ which is the ability to question your (or anyone else’s) assumptions‚ discover and hopefully articulate good reasons for your position
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