Linguist : A person who studies linguistics How does linguistics differ from traditional grammar ? 1. Linguistics is descriptive not prescriptive that means ( linguists are interested in what is said not what they think ought to be said ) 2. they describe all aspects of language but don’t prescribe rules of correctness . 3. Linguists regard the spoken language as primary not the written . 4. Linguistics doesn’t force languages into a Latin-based framework ‚ and they are trying
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categorical imperative n. In the ethical system of Immanuel Kant‚ an unconditional moral law that applies to all rational beings and is independent of any personal motive or desire QUICK FACTS * NAME: Immanuel Kant * OCCUPATION: Philosopher * BIRTH DATE: April 22‚ 1724 * DEATH DATE: February 12‚ 1804 * PLACE OF BIRTH: Kaliningrad (now Konigsburg)‚ Russia * PLACE OF DEATH: Kaliningrad (now Konigsburg)‚ Russia Profile Immanuel Kant was born on April 22‚ 1724‚ in Kaliningrad
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According to the Nepalese contract act‚ Section 13‚ the following contracts shall be void: A. Nordenfelt v Maxim Nordenfelt Guns and Ammunition Co Ltd (1894)‚ Thorsten Nordenfelt‚ a manufacturer specializing in armaments‚ had sold his business to Hiram Stevens Maxim. They had agreed that Nordenfelt ‘would not make guns or ammunition anywhere in the world‚ and would not compete with Maxim in any way for a period of 25 years’. [section 13(a)] A Contract that prevents anyone from engaging him/herself
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Social Structure of the 1930 ’s Daphne Du Maurier uses her own reflections in Rebecca to criticize the social structure of the 1930 ’s. The settings throughout the book are taken directly from Daphne ’s memories as a young child and adult portraying the high social class environment. Important characters and their actions can easily relate back to Daphne ’s relationship with certain individuals in her life. The characters everyday routines show Daphne ’s social views on the stereotyped British
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Mill’s Utilitarianism brings an extended concept of Bentham’s philosophy and a response to Kant’s deontological philosophy. The basic concept of utilitarianism is to act in such a way as to create the most pleasure or the least pain. This is the guideline because‚ as Mill states‚ we desire happiness; happiness is maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain. However‚ is utilitarianism viable? There are many arguments for it‚ but just as many against. First‚ utilitarianism allows for the good
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folk songs are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged In the Pre-Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these have 12 syllables FORMS OF PRE-SPANISH POETRY Epigrams‚ Riddles‚ Chants‚ Maxims‚ Proverbs or Sayings Pre-Spanish poetry consists of epigrams‚ riddles‚
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In the Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals‚ by Immanuel Kant‚ Kant proposes a very significant discussion of imperatives as expressed by what one “ought” to do. He implies this notion by providing the audience with two kinds of imperatives: categorical and hypothetical. The discussion Kant proposes is designed to formulate the expression of one’s action. By distinguishing the difference between categorical and hypothetical imperatives‚ Kant’s argues that categorical imperatives apply moral conduct
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Kant’s definition of a categorical imperative indicates that rational beings can set standards for themselves only if they want all other beings to follow the same standards. In other words‚ an action can only be justified if it is turned into a maxim or a universal law to be applied throughout the entire world (Mohn‚ 2015). From a deontological point of view‚ this goes to show just how unethical human trafficking is. Under no circumstance could the crime be justified. There are nearly 8 billion
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understand the joke that Robin Williams was making. During the interview there are a number of Grice’s Maxims‚ this ensures the conversational flow between Jonathan Ross and Robin Williams it provides a friendly and entertaining register‚ because neither of the speakers go against Grice’s Maxims of quantity‚ relevance‚ manner or quality. The quote below is an example of relevance of Grice’s Maxims. “RW: (.h) but the weird thing is as soon as they did that (.) they said you have a blown valve which
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To what extent are ethical theories helpful when considering the issues surrounding homosexuality? Many ethical theories can be used to discuss and interpret the issues surrounding homosexuality. I shall begin by outlining some relevant views‚ from the perspective of Virtue‚ Utilitarianism‚ Natural Law‚ Christian Ethics and Kant Christian Ethics can be separated into difference sections as there does not appear to be one single Christian view on homosexuality . At a glance‚ many Christians interpret
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