Kripke on Unicorns At the beginning of his first lecture in Naming and Necessity‚ Saul Kripke claims that he has a view about unicorns—namely‚ that he believes that there could not be‚ nor could there ever have been unicorns. Even if archeologists uncovered fossils deeps within the layers of the Earth’s crust‚ that had the shape of large horses with one horn protruding from their foreheads‚ this would not‚ Kripke believes‚ be evidence that there were or had been unicorns. Kripke explains his reasoning
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In Putnam’s paper Meaning and Reference‚ his infamous ‘Twin Earth’ example is designed to refute the idea that “meaning is in the head”. In his Twin Earth example‚ Putnam describes ‘Twin Earth’ as a place that is essentially a duplicate of earth. Everything on this Twin Earth is the same‚ except for the molecular structure of its water. Instead of its water having a chemical structure that consists of H2O‚ its chemical structure is XYZ. Although it does contain the same superficial characteristics
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The Innateness Debate & Language Acquisition Philosophy of language is the reasoned inquiry into the nature‚ origins‚ and usage of language. It is a philosophical topic that has a long history and has seen a great deal of interest since the beginning of the 20th century in particular. One of the lasting questions within the philosophy of language is the question of language acquisition. Is it acquired through innate ideas or through experience? There have been many notable discussions and ideas
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Best friends. Yes‚ what really constitutes a best friend? Qualities necessary in a best friend will vary according to whom you speak to. What qualities do you expect in a best friend? For me‚ a best friend should be caring‚ trustworthy‚ and honest. A caring friend is one that takes quality time to get to know you. A friend that is deeply thoughtful of your situation in life; whether it is financial or social needs. A caring friend is usually one who does not conveniently be absent when you are
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While I do understand that surveillance cameras have many practical purposes in today’s world‚ I still find the very notion of them disturbing and unnerving. It is too easy to slip over the line between necessary and invasive . That line is just too thin. While I realize that many of the surveillance cameras are installed in buildings for sound reasons‚ the idea that I am being watched as I walk through a store‚ across a parking lot or
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Introduction The following essay is based on the paper „Possible Worlds‟ by Robert C. Stalnaker from Cornell University. The author Robert C. Stalnaker is probably best known as one of the founders along with David Lewis of the possible world theory of conditionals and counterfactuals. Stalnaker takes the possible world framework as a method to look at some problems in the theory of knowledge and philosophy of mind. In this paper‚ the author recognises four theses in what he calls David Lewis‟s extreme
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Saul Bass: The Game Changer Vicente Mendez | Saul bass: The Game Changer Designers are always influential to the world in their works. Saul Bass was one designer who stood out. He took his talents to their limits and redefined design with his works. Not only was he a great graphic designer‚ but the reigning master of film title design. He changed and redefined the art of graphic design. Saul had many innovations‚ breakthroughs and discoveries‚ and theories and philosophies. Movies often
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Saul Bass Saul Bass was a graphic designer and filmmaker‚ perhaps best known for his design of film posters and title sequences. In 1936 Saul Bass Wins a scholarship to study at the Art Students’ League in Manhattan and in 1938 Employed as an assistant in the art department of the New York office of Warner Bros. Saul Bass opens his own studio‚ named Saul Bass & Associates in 1955. During his 40-year career Bass worked for some of Hollywood’s greatest filmmakers‚ including Alfred Hitchcock‚ Stanley
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may endure. While he was originally called Saul‚ his name changes to Paul within the book of Acts. This change of name has caused many theological questions and viewpoints on the reason for the change. I. Saul’s Background A. Paul was a Jew (Acts 22:3) B. Paul had dual citizenship between Rome & Tarsus (Acts 22:24-28) C. Saul was a Pharisee 1. Gamaliel who was a famous teacher taught Paul (Acts 22:3) 2. Student of Law (Gal 1:13-14) D. Saul Persecuted Christians 1. Consented to Stephen’s
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During the time of Samuel‚ why did the people of Israel desire a king? Why was Saul chosen‚ and‚ ultimately‚ why was he rejected? What attribute did David display that made him a better king than Saul? What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death? The elders of the tribes come to Samuel and requested a king. They say that Samuel is too old and his sons are corrupt. They desired a king to “lead them” and to lead them and to go out before them and to
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