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Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 2312 uppsatser innehållade ordet philosophy.
1. What’s the Point of State-of-Nature Models?
Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteoriSammanfattning : Practical explanations are tools which aim to clarify the evolution and function of our conceptual practices. There is current discussion about how we ought to construct and interpret practical explanations, and more specifically if state-of-nature models are useful when doing this. LÄS MER
2. The Demographic Objection and the Limits of Competence
Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteoriSammanfattning : Epistocrats argue that political power should be distributed according to competence. Under universal suffrage the electorate at any given election will be comprised of both competent and incompetent voters due to varying degrees of knowledge and rationality within the polity. LÄS MER
3. L’ironie dans La princesse de Babylone de Voltaire : Transmettre des idées polémiques et philosophiques
Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturerSammanfattning : The objective of this essay is to analyse the use of irony in one of Voltaire's philosophical tales, La princesse de Babylone (1768). Taking as a starting point three perspectives on irony (from philosophy, linguistics, and literature) as well as the context in which Voltaire wrote this tale, this thesis examines the use of irony, its objectives and how it permits the transmission of polemical and philosophical ideas. LÄS MER
4. Uppkopplad uppebarelse : En idéanalys av transhumanistisk och kristen människosyn
Magister-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Etik och religionsfilosofiSammanfattning : The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and compare a Christian and transhumanist worldview, particularly with regard to the compatibility between their views on humanity and human nature. The analysis utilizes Leslie Stevenson's analytical framework of what constitutes a theory of human nature, coupled with the philosophical method of analyzing the contents of ideas, advocated by Carl-Henric Grenholm. LÄS MER
5. Drunk Elephant: The New Toys’R’Us?
Magister-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenSammanfattning : Drunk Elephant, a skincare brand known for its clean ingredients and cheerful branding, has experienced a surge in popularity driven by Gen Alpha's unexpected adoption on social media. While this newfound audience has boosted sales, concerns are mounting regarding the impact of early exposure to beauty standards and consumption habits on young children. LÄS MER