Metaphilosophy relies on the idea that it might be productive to distinguish some general pronouncements about philosophy from philosophy itself. Contrasting with many other cultural practices‚ for philosophy the distinction is rather questionable‚ but a similar case is presented by language: when speaking in English about the English language one might assume a split between English-as-object and English-as-metalanguage. Philosophers using the term metaphilosophy being still a minority‚ it might
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FDI and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria By Adeolu B. Ayanwale Department of Agricultural Economics Obafemi Awolowo University Ole-Ife‚ Nigeria AERC Research Paper 165 African Economic Research Consortium‚ Nairobi April 2007 THIS RESEARCH STUDY was supported by a grant from the African Economic Research Consortium. The findings‚ opinions and recommendations are those of the author‚ however‚ and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Consortium‚ its individual members or the AERC
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does not mention education‚ our founding fathers did value education. Illustrated by the ordinances they passed “in 1785 and 1787 that granted federal lands to states to create and support public school- an institution that the nation’s founders viewed as essential to democracy and national unification.” (Jennings‚ p3) In 1959‚ the admission of Alaska and Hawaii into the Union reconfirmed the Federal government’s support of education. Three distinct elements that impact education are; laws that have
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I believe the purpose of education is to instill in us life skills. Education gives us life skills to be productive people. Without an education we would not be able to have the knowledge or the know how to be a productive nation. We give people an education so that our doctors and scientist can come up with cures and diseases can be treated. Without education‚ we would not be where we are today. A teacher’s role in achieving an education is a very important role. Teachers are facilitators; they
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“Teenage pregnancy has been used as a theme or plot device in fiction‚ including books‚ films‚ and television series. Teenage pregnancy is defined as a teenaged or under aged girl (usually within the ages of 13–19) becoming pregnant. The term in everyday speech usually refers to women who have not reached legal adulthood‚ which varies across the world‚ who become pregnant. Teenage pregnancy as a social issue in developed countries include lower educational levels‚ higher rates of poverty‚ and other
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In an individuals life‚ 53 years is growth from a toddler through adolescence into adulthood and then maturity. This is the so-called jubilee’ at which success or progress is measured and celebrated. But for Nigeria as a country‚ it is not clear what we are celebrating; is it success‚ progress or maturity? Be that as it may I feel very strongly about the progress (or lack of it) so far recoded by the Country in the last 98 years‚ and I would rely mainly on my personal experiences in the last 50 years
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be successful. The vision I have as a teacher is to respect each student and teach them the will to respect each other as well as their selves. Each student will be treated equally. I have high expectation for all my students. I will be a positive role model. As a teacher I will keep a bullied free environment. Communication Plan As a teacher the key component to success is an open line of communicate between
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Abstract This paper explores the international business trade of Brazil. It also compares the aspects of Brazil with the United States. Brazil is a model nation located in South America. Brazil is one among many that conduct international business with the United States. Brazil has discrimination‚ corruption‚ and economical issues as well as the United States. The following paper discusses the major elements and dimensions of the culture in Brazil‚ how these elements and dimensions are integrated
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Essay on the role of education in society Education‚ has a great social importance specially in the modern‚ complex industrialised societies. Philosophers of all periods‚ beginning with ancient stages‚ devoted to it a great deal of attention. Accordingly‚ various theories regarding its nature and objective have come into being. Let us now examine some of the significant functions of education. 1. To complete the socialization process. The main social objective of education is to complete the
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If you’ve ever laced your fingers together‚ turned your palms away from you and bent your fingers back‚ you know what knuckle popping sounds like. Joints produce that CRACK when bubbles burst in the fluid surrounding the joint. Joints are the meeting points of two separate bones‚ held together and in place by connective tissues and ligaments. All of the joints in our bodies are surrounded by synovial fluid‚ a thick‚ clear liquid. When you stretch or bend your finger to pop the knuckle‚ you’re causing
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