Throughout in this text V will be a vector space of finite dimension n over a field K and T : V → V will be a linear transformation. 1 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors A scalar λ ∈ K is an eigenvalue of T if there is a nonzero v ∈ V such that T v = λv. In this case v is called an eigenvector of T corresponding to λ. Thus λ ∈ K is an eigenvalue of T if and only if ker(T − λI) = {0}‚ and any nonzero element of this subspace is an eigenvector of T corresponding to λ. Here I denotes the identity mapping
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(4) Choose EITHER Idealism OR Panpsychism. What are the arguments in favor of the view? What are its main flaws? Is it a viable and persuasive strategy for resolving problems in consciousness? Wei Yang Introduction In an attempt to solve the beautiful mystery of consciousness‚ pansychists proposed that consciousness is a feature of the fundamental particles. By proposing that consciousness is fundamental‚ panpsychism fits into the framework of modern science nicely‚ and it is a hypothesis that
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Functionalism is a consensus theory which originated with functionalist writers (Durkhem and Comte) in the 19th century. They were influenced by what they SAW as the progress which was made during the industrial revolution. Functionalists believe in two important concepts - Social Systems‚ were just like the natural world‚ society is a complex system and also - Organic Analogy‚ were they compare society to an organism‚ such as the human body‚ which is a complex system which fits together. They
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THEORY BRIEFING SHEET: FUNCTIONALISM 1. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY Functionalism has its origins in the work of Emile Durkheim‚ a 19th Century French Philosopher and Sociologist. Durkheim’s work originated as an attempt to resolve the Hobbesian Problem of Order (after the philosopher Thomas Hobbes) - which‚ in brief‚ questions why a society which is ultimately comprised of lots of self-interested individuals doesn’t collapse into all-out war. The solution proposed by Durkheim
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children about different problems that involved problem solving along with logical reasoning (DeVries‚ 1997). It was through this research process that he gave birth to the theory of social constructivism. Social constructivism is supported by an irreducible subjectivity dimension of action by the human (Ruggie‚ 1998). Max Weber stated that "We are cultural beings‚ endowed with the capacity and the will to take a deliberate attitude towards the world and to lend it significance" (Dean‚ 1994). Constructivism
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A worldview‚ in my opinion‚ is the way you look at the world and how you see God; a worldview is a set of beliefs that directs the way you act. To determine your worldview‚ you must ask yourself a few questions. Some of these questions include: Who is God? Where did I come from? Why do I exist? What is my purpose in life? Answers in Genesis defines a worldview as “the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. A worldview is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe
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were reversed. She argued that the gender roles that he had argued were not universal and it is possible to change them • Talcott Parsons: o Parsons agreed with Murdock but focused his attention mainly on modern isolated nuclear family a. Two ‘irreducible functions’ left i. The socialisation of children into their society’s culture ii. The stabilisation of adult personalities b. The first point agrees with Murdock c. Second relates to the comfort and emotional support • Parsons elaborated on
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nonliving physical environment. Anthropocentrism Is the Focusing primarily or exclusively on human needs and interests Biocentrism Is the Focusing on all life-forms as equally important Dualism a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes Ecocentrism A term in ecological political philosophy used to denote a nature-centred‚ as opposed to human-centred‚ system of values. Ecology The study of systems that includes interrelationships among organisms and between
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is morality. Beautiful and sublime in coherence with morality rely on pure judgement‚ because they are independent of agreeability. Impure judgements are the lowest category of assessment for Kant‚ nevertheless‚ he refers that pure judgement is irreducible to schematics of impure judgements ( judgements which include self interest and external
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Outline and evaluate Functionalist views of the role of the family in society. (33 marks) Functionalist macro theory looks at the society as a whole‚ and analyses how it fits together. Functionalist view of the role of the family in society is that it maintains social order‚ and it’s a tool for socialisation and a key social institution in sustaining the value consensus‚ which is harmony in the society as well as social solidarity. Functionalists focus on the positive functions of the family such
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