1-CP: a declarative sentence is true just in case it corresponds to the facts as they actually are. A declarative sentence is false just in case it fails to correspond to the facts as they actually are. 2-CP1: a proposition is true just in case it describes things as. A proposition says that a certain object has a particular characteristic, then it is true just in case that object actually does have that characteristic. A proposition is false just in case it fails to describe things as they actually
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The article, "Bayesian Inference and Contractualist Justification on Interstate 95", written by Arthur Isak Applbaum sheds light on philosophic controversial issue of racial profiling. (1) Applbaum argues that the use of racial generalizations can be justified if the statistical inference is accurate. He describes three types of cases that police might use group-based selection criteria: group-based patrol, group-based enforcement, and group-based identification. The later one states that police
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Individual Assignment You are required to prepare a case analysis of the case that you choose to present (2000 words, +/- 10%, excluding references). Submission deadline: 1:00pm, Friday, 29th April 2016. In this assignment: * You are required to address all the case questions. * You need to demonstrate in-depth understanding of the case, the questions and the theories covered in the lectures. * You are expected to relate the case to the relevant theories discussed in the
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Assessment Criteria Demonstrate knowledge of frameworks and business concepts covered in lectures, tutorials and unit readings. (35%) Show evidence of critical thinking in analysing the assigned case. (30%) Demonstrate responsible application of ethical and social awareness. 20% Use of accurate and effective academic writing style. (10%) Adherence to the BSRG. (5%) BUSS5000 Assessment 4_ Semester 1 2016 Page 1 of 2 Formatting and layout Assignments are to be written
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Managerial Comm 3068 Class/Assignments Calendar____________ L. Lopez 2016 (amendments always possible) *This is an organic class calendar, meaning (a) amendments are possible, and (b) at the end of the term, you will send a copy back to me with some additions.** Listen carefully for instructions our first week of class and look for >>> to know where to add additional resources from the NYT or PBS Newshour. **The reason for asking you to find/add more articles
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The teleological argument infers the existence of a designer - god, from the apparent design of the universe. For the inference to work the arguments for apparent design must be sound. To argue for design explicitly is to observe natural organisms closely. Life appears to have a 'telos'. Living creatures are made up of organs that are set to perform a given task. For example, the heart pumps blood around the body and the lungs respires so we can breath. More astonishing however are how small parts
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In “Amos Yee: YouTube Star, Teen-ager, Dissident”, Nathan Heller gives his insight and thought regarding the arrest of Amos Yee, a 17-year-old Singaporean film maker. In his article, Heller argues that Yee should be taken more seriously and that the Singapore government should not try to suppress the thoughts of her citizens. However, Heller’s arguments are hindered due to the fact that he displays a biasness in favour of Yee and his ignorance and prejudice regarding Singapore and Singaporeans.
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Language for Introducing Questions, Problems, and Limitations (1) A major criticism of Smith’s work is that ….. (2) The key problem with this explanation is that …. (3) However, there is an inconsistency with this argument. (4) One criticism of much of the literature on X is that …. (5) One question that needs to be asked; however, is that …. (Can you add some other language of the same function into the list?) Language for introducing a study’s weakness (1) However
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The following guidelines are designed to assist in the case analysis process. The Guidelines are not intended to be a rigid format, however. Each question is intended to surface information that will be helpful in analyzing and resolving the case. Each case is different, and some parts of these guidelines may not apply in every case. Following each case are discussion questions that should be answered as part of any complete case analysis. The heart of any case analysis is the recommendations
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Ke Zhan 詹可 Philosophy 120 J. Gentzler Summer 2016/5/31 Arguments of The impiety of Socrates In the “Apology” written by Plato, Socrates is charged of impiety that he teaches students not to believe in the gods in whom the city believes but in other new spiritual things (Plato, Apology,25b). Socrates argues that he is not guilty of impiety and he believes in the god. Perhaps the strongest argument that Socrates gives for this claim relies on the claim that the new spiritual things he believes are
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