Architectural Concepts in Integrated Design Essay by Tim Faldov_MSc02_ARC Sustainability is a word that covers a wide field and has many meanings‚ which in recent years has been misused in many projects worldwide. Today we still see that most sustainability discussions are based on fear‚ for example‚ the degradation of the atmosphere‚ land and oceans or extreme lack of the essential things we depend on for our quality of life such as energy‚ materials‚ water and social justice. (Cradle) The
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THE NATURE‚ HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 1. Introduction International law is divided into: a) Private International Law (or the conflict of laws) and b) Public International Law. The former deals with those cases‚ within particular legal systems‚ in which foreign elements obtrude‚ raising issues as to the application of foreign law or the role of foreign courts. Public International Law is not simply an adjunct of a legal order‚ but a separate system
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On hearing the word politics‚ what usually springs to mind are images of government‚ politicians and their policies or more negatively the idea of corruption and dirty tricks. The actual definition seems to have been obscured and almost lost by such representations and clichés that tend not to pinpoint the true essence‚ which defines this thing‚ called politics. In order to make an attempt at a definition of politics a systematic approach is required. To begin with‚ a brief historical
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CULTURE‚ NATIONAL INTEREST AND POLITICS: THINKING ON HUNTINGTON’S CLASH OF CIVILIZATION War is a continuation of policy by other means. Policy is shaped by the ‘interest’ each member of the international system seeks to pursue. Whatever the composition of internal structure‚ the states will always pursue their vital interest and historically nation states have got themselves involved in conflict for the preservation of their interest. Within the domain of modern world‚ the interest was perceived
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The Importance of Philosophy in Education Philosophy is a study that seeks to understand the mysteries of existence and reality. It tries to discover the nature of truth and knowledge and to find what is of basic value and importance in life‚ by studying philosophy‚ people can clarify what they believe‚ and they can be motivated to think about ultimate questions. Philosophy is a system of principles that are used for guiding us in what we do in life. The reason philosophy is important is because
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What is ‘Politics’? Everyone has their own interpretation when it comes to the topic of politics. There are different views‚ opinions‚ agreements and disagreements; therefore on a personal level the definition of ‘politics’ may be completely different to someone else’s. However according to a dictionary online politics is defined as ‘’the governing of a political entity‚ such as a nation‚ and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs’’1 for that reason it is a ‘political
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- How does one deal with office politics and backstabbing? Imagine At work there are many who side up to the that a boss and do things that please them. Most of the colleague time achievement of such people is also to showcase others shortcomings (and not their own is strengths! When you know someone is running you down slowly but surely‚ what can you do? Engaging to Every organization should cultivate a climate/environment where backbiting and politics cannot survive. All employees are expected
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“…it is on these mornings that I [Tris] feel guiltiest for wanting to leave them.” (Roth‚3). Have you ever read the book Divergent by Veronica Roth? Well if you have not you may not know the protagonist. Her name is Beatrice Prior (Tris for short)‚ and in the book she leaves her abnegation family to become dauntless. In the end she wonders why she left them in the first place if she truly loved them. Tris is much like Pip Pirrip from Great Expectations because after a few years they both leave their
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Minangkabau (Fundamental of culture‚ religion‚ belief and tradition) The Minangkabau ethnic group‚ also known as Minang (Urang minang in Minangkabau language)‚ is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra‚ in Indonesia. Their culture is matrilineal‚ with property and land passing down from mother to daughter‚ while religious and political affairs are the responsibility of men (although some women also play important roles in these areas). Today 4 million Minangs live in West Sumatra‚ while about
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Branches of philosophy The following branches are the main areas of study: • Metaphysics investigates the nature of being and the world. Traditional branches are cosmology and ontology. • Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge‚ and whether knowledge is possible. Among its central concerns has been the challenge posed by skepticism and the relationships between truth‚ belief‚ and justification. • Ethics‚ or ’moral philosophy’‚ is concerned with questions of how persons
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