...Hannah Wolf Brandon Brook Michalik English 102 25 March 2014 Sadness/Depression Sadness and depression may seem similar in a lot of people’s eyes, however they both have a very different meaning. Sadness is the feeling of sorrow or grief. Being sad is more of a mood while depression is a clinical problem. Depression has a deeper meaning than sadness. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, categorizes depression as someone who is in a depressed mood and has a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for more than two weeks. People who are depressed often feel like there is no way out and that is why depression can often lead to suicide. Some people may mistake sadness and depression for the same thing because they do have similarities. Sadness is often how depression starts out. Sadness can also be associated with grief. Grief is the response to a loss of someone and is associated with sadness. More people should look at sadness and grief as the same instead of sadness and depression. To know if you have depression, a diagnostic needs to be made by pointing out symptoms. Dr. Kramer believes that there are nine symptoms; if you have five out of those nine then you are depressed. The symptoms include: depressed mood, hard time having fun, no energy, can’t sleep, eating a lot, no desire for physical activity, feeling worthless, can’t concentrate, suicidal thoughts (Valiunas). All of those may seem like signs of just being...
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...“By definition a miracle can never happen.” Discuss. The known definition of a miracle is “an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.” However, Peter Vardy in The Puzzle of God gave four different definitions provided by many different scholars, including Aquinas and Hume, with Hume believing they are impossible but cannot be disproved compared to Aquinas believing they are completely possible even within the system of natural activity. What a miracle is can be debated forever due to the many different interpretations of who and why they come about, with psychologists such as Freud arguing they are just an illusion and Wiles arguing that miracles do exist but not as a result of God’s will. The real question is whether the laws of nature can ever be broken and to that affect – do miracles define themselves into non-existence? The definition of a miracle provided by Hume is “a transgression of the laws of nature brought about by the volition of a deity.” He believes that miracles are simply an interposition by some invisible agent, but he however goes on to challenge this definition with his theoretical case miracles which argued that the laws of nature we experience are constant and therefore cannot be changed, In response to this, as the laws of nature cannot be defied, (if they could be broken they would not be laws), by Hume’s definition, miracles can never happen, as laws of nature...
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...and immobile. The key point of the theory is to identify the firm’s resources and see if it is VRIN (Value, Rarity, In-imitable and Non substitutable) and then protect them. Formal planning is highly imitable and thus cannot be a source of sustained competitive advantage. An argument for heterogeneity is the first mover advantage where the firm may gain access to good distribution channels; develop good reputations before competitors come. Likewise theyre are barriers to entry. How to apply the resource based view: Definitons: It resources include all assets, capabilities, organizational processes, firm attributes, information, knowledge etc. controlled by a firm that will help its efficiency. This will be broken down into human, physical and organization resources. A sustained competitive advantage when it is implementing a value creating strategy not simulteously being implemented by any current or potential competitor and when these other firms are unable to duplicate the benefit of this strategy. Not on calendar time. Critique * Priem and Butlers critique to 1991 paper states it is tautological (it is true in all possible interpretations). That’s its primary assertions are true by definition, and, thus not subject to empirical tests. Can also be said about Porters assertions between the relationship between industry attractiveness and firm performance can be reduced in tautology by observing that firms in attractive industry’s will outperform firms in unattractive...
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...objects have a physical presence to them. Whether these objects are; people, furniture, cars or houses, they are all considered to be objects. In the business world, there are objects such as employers, employees, customers and etc. An object is a person place or thing. Therefore the name of an object is always a noun. The Definition of the Object The Behavior of the object helps us to give the object definition. In the programming world we refer to the definition in a certain way. The way that we refer to the object in this special way is called a “Class.” And inside of that class we have certain characteristics. The characteristics are called “data members” and also. The Class also has a certain behavior which we call “methods.” Defining Our Objects and Their Behavior In our Project for Programming, we have one class that we can define as it pertains to the efficiency model. “A class definition contains both data and operations.”(Introduction to Programming Logic, 2008) We can define the employees. The employees can be defined by their name, id number, and skill level and performance scores. Actually, we could go a bit further into the definitions and include the date of birth, race, religion and so forth but for the purposes of this project we need only...
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...Euthyphro In this essay I will explain the concept of the holiness emerges and why it takes a prominent position in the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro. I will also explain the three definitions that Euthyphro uses in his response to Socrates and then present Socrates’s refutation of each of Euthyphro definitions. Also this essay will test my ability to develop my own argument as to what I think Socrates’s goal is in this dialogue. How do you know that is his goal? What features of the dialogue align his goals? I will also give own definition of piety/holiness and then take on the role of Socrates and respond to my own definition as I think he would. Plato conversation set close to the king Archon court were Socrates and Euthrophy cross words. The conversation surround Socrates trying to understand the concept of how gods see piety and impious in mankind. The debate between Socrates and Euthrophy is that Socrates wants a new form of definition for pious and impious needs to man needs to be judge by man not from god’s justice. The concept of holiness explain how to be devout religiously not the act of being love. The conversation emphasize the true meaning of piety and impiety, and important conversation between Socrates and Euthrophy took place because Socrates does not believe in tales mythology and Socrates would like a more reasonable answer to all his questions. At the end of the conversation both Socrates and Euthrypho concluded that holiness as something...
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...many would mistakenly define the two as the same and synonymous especially in the layman’s perception. While it is indeed true that the two are related, one must understand that leadership is cascaded differently with management in terms of definition, characteristics and mode of operation. Sometimes, many would compel the adage “you can be a good leader but you can’t be a good manager” to be true. But superseding that argument, one can realize that the two concepts, even are different with each other, can be navigated successfully in the same thought given with the right knowledge about them. Nowadays, it is essential for numerous groups, organizations, and companies to be ran by effective leaders and effective managers for successful operation. In that context, we can pinpoint already the similarities between the two concepts (i.e. authority, influence, task delegation). But again, their differences would immediately surface (i.e. leadership is considered more visionary and influential; management is more task-oriented). Leadership and management are defined differently and fundamentally; yet, understanding the two can make one individual hone the two skills efficiently and effectively. This paper addresses the fundamental definitions of management and leadership that would separate them from each other; and characteristics present or consistent in management and leadership. Nonetheless, the paper won’t delve in to the scrutiny if which of the two concepts is ideal or advantageous...
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...1. Lesson 1 a. From Lesson 1 how many different definitions of economics can you find? Explain briefly how they are related to one another. [definitions, not descriptions]. 1-Economics is the study of allocation of scarce means to alternative uses. 2- We want to understand the typical person, not the exceptions ir unique people. 3- Economics is not dismal, it's about understanding about what is going on. It is an art an a science at the same time. Economic is not an exact science, that is why some doubt is a science. 4- The study of men in the ordinary life. Study people in all aspects of their life. 5- The study of individual choice and its understanding. Choice involves scarcity we have to choose. b. Why are private property rights important for the smooth functioning of an economy? The legal and actual right to use and dispose property. The most important fact. This is the only way business owners know that contracts and deals will follow through. Economics cannot exist without it. c. From Lesson 1B draw a PPC with increasing opportunity costs. Show geometrically that for equal gains in fish, the sacrifice in fruit gets progressively larger. Explain this. [you may use PowerPoint or Microsoft Word drawing or anything that works for you to draw it and save it for submission.] The more we use fish the less we produce fruit. This is since we do not want to waste the opportunity cost on fruit which provides less profit 2. Lesson 2 a...
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...is a hero? What is a hero? By definition a hero is “a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities" (Hero). We could even look as far back as the Greeks, with their gods and demigods, humans born with super natural powers that could take out an entire city with a flick of their wrist, because of their powers they were called heroes. These gods were feared and worshiped, religions were started because of their tales and accomplishments. Despite all these powers and abilities, one thing is not mentioned, core values. I feel a hero is a combination of values, because bravery without courage, integrity, humility and honor can mean all the difference between being a hero and being lucky. To me a hero is someone who puts all others in front of himself, who puts personal gain and ambitions on the back burner for the betterment of others or the greater good. Others define heroes as someone who signed their name on the dotted line to serve this country, or a person who gives blood in the Publix parking lot, we all have different views and opinions on what a hero is, but I think we can all agree, a hero puts others' lives before their own. What we should all understand, is that all of us have the potential to be a hero, the right person in the right place at the right time, can make all the difference in the world. After reading the other assigned stories I am drawn towards Bodega Dreams, the only character that could fit the definition of a hero is Mr. Tapia. He took...
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...questions that concern most people today. Over the years, there have been different kinds of answers to this question anddifferent roads have been suggested by different kinds of people. Related to the dilemma of whatsuccess means is the question of how to achieve it and the role talent plays in achieving it. Daniel Coyle’s book “The Talent Code” is one of many approaches to the resolution of this problem. In his book, Coyle studies talent - what it is, the reason for it and its role in success. He visitsnine places that he considers talent hot-beds so as to observe talented people. He calls these places “the chicken - wire Havards” because they produce huge amounts of talents despite being small andhumble (p. 11).He begins with the definition of talent a s “the possession of repeatable skills that don’t dependon physical size” (p. 11, footnote). The objective of the first chapter is to prove to its readers thatdeep-practicing is the way skills are gained and show how this process contributed to the success of those who were trained through it. One of the concepts involved in this process is the sweet spot, andit is defined by Robert Bjork as the “optimal gap between what you know and what you’re trying todo.” (p. 19). “Deep practice” is the art of increasing learning velocity by “struggling in certain targeted ways – operating at the edges of your ability where you make mistakes ….” (p. 15). To understandhow this comes to play in training, the writer uses the...
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...Jorge 10/03/2013 How’s your Hero? What is your definition of a hero? Someone you look up to? Someone that does heroic acts? Or just someone that is fictional? These are the questions to consider when trying to define a hero. People today have their own unique definition of a hero as we do not live in ancient times. In ancient times heroes were suppose to be of divine ancestries, who were endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for their bold exploits, and who were favored by the gods. According to Merriam-Webster today, a hero is a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. Throughout history tall tales have been told of ancient heroes like Hercules, Beowulf, and Moses of how they helped their people overcome difficulties in their society. Although most of these ancient heroes are fictional, many may be regarded as great and heroic in literature. In the last 300 years or so there have been influential that have change the world or contributed to make the world a better place, and therefore earning the right to be called heroes in their society. Many tend to look up and define as a hero who they think are worthy of such a title. Parents may be consider as such as they always support and do their outmost to help their children succeed. This is the case in “The Train from Hate” were the mother consoles her son while teaching him a valuable lesson about after being kicked out of the train. Teachers, policemen, or even friends can be considered...
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...Academics today question the classical definition and conceptualization of culture. In the past, different definitions have been made as to what culture is. Today it has become clear that culture cannot be simply defined. Critique of the prior definitions of culture lead us to conclude that culture should be understood as being derivative of the individual’s experience. Culture is no longer a singular concept, but rather contains multiple influences and is experienced differently by different individuals of the same group. Previous definitions of culture included some very limiting Most would agree that entrepreneurs are people who take risks, invest capital, or think up new concepts for products. These different aspects may not all take place in the same situation. An entrepreneur does not necessarily have to do all of these things to be considered an entrepreneur. He or she may invest in an existing business and not change anything about it but still be called an entrepreneur due to the risk taken in running the business. People think of good ideas all the time, but an entrepreneur is someone who can successfully implement one. The entrepreneur has been identified as someone with unique characteristics that allow them to succeed at what they do. For example, they are described as having confidence, self-determination, creativity and the ability to “see the big picture” among other such qualities (Lambing & Kuehl 2007). I think Kevin Avruch cite more anecdotal evidence...
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...Hume defined miracles as a “violation of the laws of nature” and consequently rejected their occurrence as both improbable and impractical. This view has been supported by modern scientists and philosophers such as Atkins, Dawkins and Wiles to a certain extent. However Aquinas, Tillich and Holland and Swinburne to a certain extent reject Hume’s reasons, instead arguing that miracles have a divine cause and that Hume’s arguments are weak. This essay will argue that Hume’s reasons for rejecting miracles are not valid and in doing so consider his two main arguments; lack of probability and Hume’s practical argument. Hume’s first reason for rejecting miracles was a lack of probability. He argued that evidence from people’s experience of observing the world showed the laws of nature to be fixed and unvarying. However to suggest a miracle occurred was to say that the laws of nature had been violated, hence his definition of miracles being a “violation of the laws of nature.” Miracles were reported has having occurred by eyewitnesses, as is stated in the Bible in the case of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. However for Hume it was far more likely that the eyewitnesses were mistaken in what they witnessed, than for Jesus to have actually raised Lazarus from the dead and in doing so violated fixed laws of nature. A violation of the laws of nature was therefore an improbable occurrence. Wiles’ agrees with Hume’s point that it is more likely the eyewitness was wrong than a miracle...
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...Glossary for Philosophy 101 Logic – the study of argument, the study of inference. Statement/proposition – something that is true or false. Argument – a set of statements, some of which are premises and one of which is the conclusion. The conclusion is said to follow from the premises. Premise – a proposition in an argument from which the conclusion follows. Conclusion – a proposition in an argument which follows from the premise(s). Valid argument – an argument whose structure is such that if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true. (Alternative “negative” definition: an argument whose structure is such that it is impossible for its conclusion to be false when its premises are true.) Invalid argument – an argument whose structure is such that it is possible for its conclusion to be false when its premises are true. Sound argument – a valid argument with true premises. Tautology – a proposition which is always true, due to its logical structure. (Self-)Contradiction – a proposition which is always false, due to its logical structure. Contingent proposition – a proposition which can be either true or false, due to its logical structure. reductio ad absurdum – (“reduction to the absurd”), proof by contradiction – a form of argument in which we attempt to reach a contradiction, which is then used to deny the supposition that led to the contradiction. Necessary and sufficient conditions A condition is said to be necessary for something when that condition...
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... 80: MIND, MATTER AND MEANING Paper 1 – Final Version Prompt 2: A crucial thought behind Van Inwagen’s Consequence Argument is that we lack the ability either to change the past or change the laws. If determinism is true, he argues, our present actions are a direct combination of the past and the laws. And on that basis, he concludes that if determinism is true then what we in fact do is all that we can do. David Lewis rejects this reasoning. He claims that while there is sense in which we cannot break the laws of nature, there is also a sense in which we can break the laws of nature. Moreover, he claims that once we appreciate this distinction, Van Inwagen’s argument for the incompatibility of freedom and determinism collapses. Who has the better of this dispute? Write a paper which...
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...Written by Plato, The Republic strives to answer the question ‘What is Justice?’ Unlike other dialogues starring Socrates, The Republic provides an answer for the question being posed, instead of leaving readers puzzled. Using Socrates as a mouth piece, Plato creates a formula to define justice using an ideal society, the soul of an individual in an ideal society, and the greek social virtues. By using a mathematical argument to link the tasks in society, with the parts of the soul, and matching them to social virtues, Plato is able to provide an acceptable definition of justice that embodies both the ideals of a society and of an individual. In order to locate justice, Plato performs a though experiment where he creates an ideal society. In the ideal society everyone has a merit-based assignment. Plato states that in the perfect society there are three categories of people. There are the rulers, the auxiliaries, and the craftsmen. The rulers are in charge of ruling the ideal society, the auxiliaries are in charge of policing the ideal society, and the craftsmen are in charge of creating the basic tools to fulfill society’s needs. In Greece many accept that in an ideal society there are four standard virtues: wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. Plato argues that since his society is ideal the standard virtues must be within the society. He also argues that if we are able to locate the standard values in society we will be able to locate justice. Plato uses an elimination...
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