BURIDAN’S IMPETUS HYPOTHESIS Carol Skrenes Program for the History and Philosophy of Science Department of Philosophy University of California at Irvine BURIDAN’S IMPETUS HYPOTHESIS Winner‚ 1998 Humanities Graduate Essay Award Abstract: I interpret the concept of impetus in the writings of the Paris Terminist‚ Jean Buridan (14th c.) as an accidental form that functions as a motive force according to Aristotle’s fundamental law of motion. I suggest how Buridan may have come to develop his particular
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION: NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN DAIMLER AND CHRYSLER ∗ In January 1998‚ Jürgen Schrempp‚ CEO of Daimler-Benz A.G.‚ approached Chrysler Corporation Chairman and CEO‚ Robert Eaton‚ about a possible merger‚ acquisition‚ or deep strategic alliance between their two firms. Schrempp argued that: The two companies are a perfect fit of two leaders in their respective markets. Both companies have dedicated and skilled work forces and successful products‚ but in different markets and different
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS W. T. Gowers It is with some disbelief that I stand here and prepare to address this gathering on the subject of the importance of mathematics. For a start‚ it is an extraordinary honour to be invited to give the keynote address at a millennium meeting in Paris. Secondly‚ giving a lecture on the significance of mathematics demands wisdom‚ judgment and maturity‚ and there are many mathematicians far better endowed than I am with these qualities‚ including several
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Law Commission of India 183rd Report on A continuum on the General Clauses Act‚ 1897 with special reference to the admissibility and codification of external aids to interpretation of statutes 2 November‚ 2002 D.O.No.6(3)(79)/2002-LC(LS) 8.11.2002 Dear Shri Janakrishnamurthy Ji‚ I am sending herewith the 183rd report on “A continuum on the General Clauses Act‚ 1897 with special reference to the admissibility and codification of external aids to interpretation of statutes”
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APWH Exam Review Guide This is basically everything we’ve ever learned in APWH‚ which I’ve compiled all into one study guide for use on the AP Exam. I know it’s a lot‚ and I apologize: but we’ve learned a lot. I’ve gone through the entire Princeton Review Book: reading‚ highlighting‚ and annotating to make sure I’ve covered everything important‚ along with outlines‚ handouts‚ websites‚ and other books. I really want everyone to do well‚ and I know you all will anyway—but I think this will help.
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[Note: Numbers in brackets refer to the printed pages of Understanding Property Law by John G. Sprankling where the topic is discussed.] LexisNexis Capsule Summary Property Law PART I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 WHAT IS PROPERTY? § 1.01 An “Unanswerable” Question? [1-2] The term property is extraordinarily difficult to define. The ordinary person defines property as things that are owned by people. However‚ the law defines property as rights among people that concern things. § 1.02 Property
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computer sciences EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief Roger R. Flynn University of Pittsburgh‚ Pittsburgh‚ PA Advisory Editors Ida M. Flynn University of Pittsburgh‚ Pittsburgh‚ PA Ann McIver McHoes Carlow College‚ Pittsburgh PA EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFF Kathleen J. Edgar‚ Senior Editor Shawn Beall‚ Cindy Clendenon‚ Alja Collar‚ Debra M. Kirby‚ Anjanelle M. Klisz‚ Mark F. Mikula‚ Charles B. Montney‚ Kate Millson‚ Nicole Watkins Contributing Editors Michelle DiMercurio‚ Senior Art Director Rita
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Guidelines for Mathematics Laboratory in Schools Class X Central Board of Secondary Education Preet Vihar‚ Delhi – 110092. 1 2 1 . Introduction Taking into consideration the national aspirations and expectations reflected in the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework developed by NCERT‚ the Central Board of Secondary Education had initiated a number of steps to make teaching and learning of mathematics at school stage activity-based and experimentation oriented
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Chapter 1: The Peopling of the World Section 1: Human Origins in Africa Artifacts - human-made objects such as tools and jewelry Artifacts help hint to the culture of prehistoric people Culture - a people’s unique way of life Archaeologists vs. Paleontologists vs. Anthropologists Archaeologists study the life of early people Paleontologists study fossils Anthropologists study artifacts found at archaeological digs Hominids - human-like creatures that walk upright Lucy is the oldest
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