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Some Remarks on the Present State of Research on Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy
2017
In this chapter, I take a look at the progress which has been made in the research on Schopenhauer and Indian philosophy during the last 10 years. It consists of three parts: In the first part, I give an overview of the development of subjects within the field of research and of the dissemination of research work as far as I happened to notice it. The second part consists of a critical examination of the state of research. In the third part, I discuss new developments in the digital presentation of sources and literature and make suggestions on improving cooperation between international scholars and students in order to profit more from the synergetic effects which may arise from the joint…
Das Analogieproblem in seiner Bedeutung für die Naturerkenntnis
1951
Neglect of the problem of analogy in the modern study of the natural sciences has been partly responsible for quite far-reaching misconceptions, as is seen particularly in the attempt to introduce conceptions of life and freedom into the inorganic sphere. A critical examination of these trends of thought shows that the apparently life-like behaviour of inorganic objects (atoms, molecules) and the apparent freedom of atomic happenings, are not ontic similarities (homologues) but analogies, that is similarities which are based on no true relationship in the nature of the phenomena. An exact differentiation is possible by the “Schichtenlehre”, which is also suitable for the treatment of those …
Why braille reading is important and how to study it /Por qué es importante la lectura en braille y cómo estudiarla
2016
AbstractDespite its relevance in theoretical and practical terms, braille reading has received little attention from researchers. Awareness of the pros and cons of the different procedures used to examine braille reading is needed to facilitate the realization of systematic studies and to improve teaching methods in braille reading. This study provides a critical examination of braille reading methods and highlights key points for future studies on tactile reading.
The ‘Perfected System of Criticism’: Schopenhauer's Initial Disagreements with Kant
2012
AbstractI would like to know who of mycontemporaries should be more competent inKantian philosophy than me.(Schopenhauer in a letter to Rosenkranz and Schubert, 18371)In this paper the attempt is made to show how Schopenhauer's critique of Kant leads from initial disagreements to a fundamental modification, even a new formation, of the Kantian concepts of understanding, reason, imagination, perception, idea and thing-in-itself. The starting point and the core of his critique is the demand for the appreciation of intuitive knowledge which is apart from and independent of reason. The intuitive knowledge goes back to images and its highest form is aesthetic contemplation. Without a participati…
Sociovirology: Conflict, Cooperation, and Communication among Viruses
2017
Viruses are involved in various interactions both within and between infected cells. Social evolution theory offers a conceptual framework for how virus-virus interactions, ranging from conflict to cooperation, have evolved. A critical examination of these interactions could expand our understanding of viruses and be exploited for epidemiological and medical interventions.
Sind wir wirklich so glücklich, wie wir es glauben? Eine kritische Untersuchung der Arbeitszufriedenheit an einer Universitätskinderklinik
2017
Zusammenfassung Ziel der Studie Trotz zahlreich berichteter Defizite und einem zunehmend angespannten Arbeitsumfeld in deutschen Krankenhäusern wird die Arbeitszufriedenheit von den Mitarbeitern regelmäßig als hoch bis sehr hoch einschätzt. Damit fehlen wichtige Argumente zur nachhaltigen Verbesserung von Arbeitsbedingungen gegenüber den Vorständen. Aus dieser Diskrepanz zwischen Arbeitsbedingungen und subjektiver Zufriedenheit ergab sich die Motivation für die vorliegende Arbeit. Methodik Die Datenerhebung erfolgte mittels einer Mitarbeiterbefragung am Kinderzentrum des Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR. Unterteilt wurde nach ärztlichem, Pflege- und Funktionsdienst. Gemessen wurde die subje…
β− Strength function phenomena of exotic nuclei: A critical examination of the significance of nuclear model predictions
1984
Abstract Reliable predictions of β-decay properties of nuclei far from stability require knowledge of the β-strength distribution, S β ( E ). By comparison of experimental strength functions of neutron-rich Rb isotopes in the transitional region around A = 100 with S β ( E ) from different nuclear models, the sensitivity and physical significance of S β ( E ) on various integral and spectral β-decay properties are examined. The reliability of extrapolations and the applicability to different fields in nuclear physics, astrophysics and reactor technology are discussed. It is shown that, although there has been considerable progress in the physical understanding of the decay properties of nuc…
Volatile Markets and Reluctant Entrepreneurs?
2011
Winston (1999) asks how well experience with the microeconomic theory of firms and commercial markets helps in understanding the economics of higher education. “That experience and those insights will be used by trustees, politicians, administrators, lawyers, reporters and the public, as well as by economists, to understand and evaluate the behavior of colleges and universities” (Winston, 1999, p. 13). What is interesting is who is not mentioned: faculty and students. This is because Winston’s purpose is to problematize the economic analogies of student and customer, as well as faculty markets and labor markets. Winton’s purpose is now very relevant in Finland. As of 1 January 2010, the Fin…