scholarly journals The Greek War of Independence from the Perspective of Historical Sociology

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padelis E. Lekas
Keyword(s):  
Historical Sociology ◽  
The Other ◽  
Societal Change ◽  
War Of Independence ◽  
Unique Event ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
European Periphery ◽  
Proper Unit

<p>This is an attempt to place the Greek War of Independence in the wider context of the clash between Tradition and Modernity in the European periphery. It focuses on the ideology and the movement of nationalism - a phenomenon springing up in modernity and bringing forward the concept of the nation as the proper unit of state organisation. Being the undisputed offspring of nationalism (which is viewed here as both the product and the vehicle of modernisation), the Greek War of Independence is discussed not solely in its political dimensions but also in terms of its contribution to a much broader societal change. It is in this sense that the Greek struggle for independence may be interpreted as the specifically "Greek exit" from tradition - as an undoubtedly unique event of momentous importance per se, yet, on the other hand, as one more instance in a prolonged and very intricate process of societal transformations.</p>

HALF-WAY TECHNOLOGIES ARE PROFITABLE

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 95 (5) ◽  
pp. 681-681
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Commercial Organizations

Decisive interventions, like vaccines, can be quite inexpensive. But commercial organizations make money by selling commodities; they cannot produce and sell "health" per se. The most profitable commodities are those embodying the "half-way" technologies, for those with the means to pay for them-again and again and again. Vaccines, on the other hand, "may never prove as enticing as drugs for pharmaceutical makers. They can be quite expensive to develop, and they produce less income-repeated refills not required ... "

scholarly journals Cyclical theories of social change: Spengler and Toynbee

Sociologija ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-312
Author(s):  
Dragoljub Kaurin
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Change ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
The West ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Historical Cycles ◽  
Proper Unit ◽  
Oswald Spengler

This paper is centrally concerned with discussing critically and rethinking the theoretical concepts put forward by Oswald Spengler in Decline of the West and Arnold Toynbee in A Study of History. It focuses on the theoretical, heuristic and epistemological value of these theories in the era of renaissance of philosophic history in some quarters (see for example Graham, 2002) and cooperation between social sciences. Spengler is credited with the idea of historical cycles, rethinking of the progressivist view and discovering a radically different approach to the study of the human past, which is embodied in his idea of culture as the proper unit for historical and sociological study. However, some of his views proved to be intrinsically intellectually dubious, but on the whole, his was a major contribution to the study of social change. Arnold Toynbee on the other hand was more empirically and sociologically oriented, while Spengler?s views are more heavily philosophical. Toynbee partly developed his ideas rather consistently, but at the same time included many unclear and inaccurate points in his theory. Both authors can be rightfully considered to be classical authors in this field and both provided incentive for studies that cross-cut social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology). Moreover, Decline of the West and A Study of History are truly post-disciplinary works.

Tipos de Predicação em Aristóteles

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (26) ◽  
pp. 7-34
Author(s):  
António Pedro Mesquita ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Specific Difference ◽  
Complex Entity ◽  
Posterior Analytics ◽  
Present Essay ◽  
Syntactic Position ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Per Se

Predication is a complex entity in Aristotelian thought. The aim of the present essay is to account for this complexity, making explicit the diverse forms it assumes. To this end, we tum to a crucial chapter of the Posterior Analytics (1 22), where, in the most complete and developed manner within the corpus, Aristotle proceeds to systematize this topic. From the analysis, it will become apparent that predication can assume, generically, five forms: 1) the predication of essence (τὸ αύτᾢ εἶναι κατηγορεἲσθαι), that is of the genus and the specific difference; 2) essential predication (τὸ αύτᾢ εἶναι κατηγορεἲσθαι), that is either of the genus or of the differences (or their genera); 3) the predication of accidents per se 4) and of simple accidents (ώς συμβεβηκότα κατηγορεἲσθαι); and 5) accidental predication (κατἁ συμβεβηκός κατηγορεἲσθαι). However, only types 2-4 are forms of strict predication (άπλὢς). In effect, the “predication” of essence is not a genuine predication, but a formula for identity, constituting, technically, the statement of the essence of the subject (or its definition). On the other hand, accidental “predication” can only be conceived of as such equivocally, since it results from a linguistic accident through which the ontological subject of the attribution suffers a displacement to the syntactic position of the predicate, which is not, by nature, its own. In neither case does the phrase bring about any legitimate predication. The study concludes with a discussion of Aristotle’s thesis according to which no substance can be a predicate, which is implied by its notion of accidental predication, a thesis which has been - and in our opinion wrongly so - challenged in modem times.

Physiological and ecological studies on the oestrogenic isoflavones in subterranean clover (T. subterraneum L.) III. Effects of light

1967 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
RC Rossiter ◽  
AB Beck
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Subterranean Clover ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
The Other ◽  
Light Environment ◽  
Natural Light ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Isoflavone Content ◽  
Per Se

Isoflavone levels in subterranean clover leaves were higher in 13 hr days of natural daylight than in 6 hr days, but length of photoperiod per se had no substantial effect on these levels. In the field, reduction of light intensity (by shading) to 40% daylight caused no decline in isoflavone levels compared with full daylight; even at 24% daylight the reduction in levels was ill defined. On the other hand, in young seedlings there was a marked fall in isoflavone content, especially in the unifoliate leaf, as light intensity fell from 950 to 320 f.c. However, appreciable isoflavone formation was found in dark-grown clover seedlings. Possible light reactions connected with the promotion of isoflavone synthesis are discussed. Changes in isoflavone levels resulting from variation in the natural light environment are unlikely to be sufficient to affect "clover disease".

The Bastards (Why Socrates Quotes Theognis)

2018 ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
Matus Porubjak
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
View Point ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se ◽  
The One

The paper deals with the so-called “Theognidean dilemma” in Plato’s Meno. The author tries to answer the question, if aretê is a matter of teaching or a natural human endowment from the view point of the Theognidea collection. First, he tries to identify both the ‘eugenic’ and the ‘didactic’ tendencies of the Theognidea and compare them. Then, he turns to the role of Kyrnos’ character in the collection. The author concludes that neither Kyrnos nor Theognis are historical personalities per se; primarily they are models, like the characters of Socratic dialogues. On the one hand, we have the moderate Theognis, the poet, master and erômenos with a sense of measure and justice, and on the other hand the erratic Kyrnos, the handsome and gifted erastês with a tendency to intemperance and hubris. Like Kyrnos, Meno in Plato’s dialogue is able to improve his skills and became moderate, but eventually, he fails in life. By choosing Theognis, Plato seems to reflect this similarity. From the viewpoint of the Theognidea, there is no contradiction in the verses quoted by Socrates in Meno. The position seems to be clear and “eugenic” in principle. Low-borns will never become good, but good high-borns often fail. The riddle of high-born failure is present in the works of many authors of the 5th and 4th centuries. All they are asking is how those who are destined to rule and be ex-cellent by birth and education can fail so much, as well as how society can be saved from ‘bastardization’. This issue links the Theognidea with Meno, and the quoted verses beautifully fit the topic of the dialogue.

Il corpo dell’auleta

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-310
Author(s):  
Anna Dolazza
Keyword(s):  
Facial Expressions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Physical Representation ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Philosophical Texts ◽  
As If ◽  
Bodily Movements ◽  
Circular Breathing

The versatility of the aulos is passed on to the musician, who in turn is transformed into a physical representation of the instrument’s sound. With the precious aid of book iv of Pollux’s Onomasticon it is possible to reconstruct the special set of vocabulary linked to the sound of the aulos. If it could already in itself be considered as ἐπαγωγόν, the additional effect of the movements, gestures, and facial expressions of the aulete resulted in a strong visual, as well as emotional, impact. Nor can we forget, on the other hand, the less than favorable judgments, abundant in philosophical texts, that arose in regard to auletic performances: just as certain physiognomic traits of the aulos are to blame, so too are certain bodily movements of the aulete: almost as if the negative characteristics are passed reciprocally from instrument to musician in a sort of circular breathing. La versatilità dell’aulos si trasmette all’esecutore, che durante la performance diviene così immagine fisica e concreta del suono percepito. Con il prezioso ausilio del libro iv dell’Onomasticon di Giulio Polluce è possibile ricostruire il campo semantico legato alla produzione del suono auletico. Se esso poteva già di per sé essere avvertito come ἐπαγωγόν, inoltre, i movimenti, i gesti e le espressioni facciali dell’auleta risultavano di forte impatto visivo, oltre che emotivo. Non ci si può dimenticare, d’altro canto, dei giudizi poco benigni, affioranti soprattutto dai testi filosofici, in merito alla pratica auletica: come alcuni tratti della fisionomia dell’aulos, così anche alcuni atteggiamenti del corpo dell’auleta sono biasimevoli, quasi che le caratteristiche negative passino vicendevolmente da strumento a esecutore in una sorta di respirazione circolare. This article is in Italian.

Gender Differences in Cooperative Environments?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Gagliarducci ◽  
M Daniele Paserman
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
House Of Representatives ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cooperative Behaviour ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Bill Cosponsorship ◽  
Robust Evidence ◽  
The U.S

Abstract This paper uses data on bill cosponsorship in the U.S. House of Representatives to estimate gender differences in cooperative behaviour. We find that among Democrats there is no significant gender gap in the number of cosponsors recruited, but women-sponsored bills tend to have fewer cosponsors from the opposite party. On the other hand, we find robust evidence that Republican women recruit more cosponsors and attract more bipartisan support on the bills that they sponsor. We interpret these results as evidence that cooperation is mostly driven by a commonality of interest, rather than gender per se.

scholarly journals THE NEXT GREAT ADVENTURE: REPRESENTATIONS OF DEATH IN J. K. ROWLING’S HARRY POTTER SERIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-78
Author(s):  
Auba Llompart Pons
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Harry Potter ◽  
The Other ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Ya Literature ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se

In line with previous studies about the importance of breaking with taboos surrounding death in children’s and YA literature, this article examines how this topic is treated in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Whereas other critical works have focused on Rowling’s excessive representations of violent deaths, I concentrate on the more benign portrayals of this reality that can also be found in her novels. I contend that the series ultimately renders and treats death as a complex issue. On one hand, Rowling embraces the pedagogy of death with her explicit didactic message that death is not evil per se and has to be accepted as a natural part of our existence, an idea which is central to the series. On the other hand, this study also looks into the ways in which deviates from the pedagogy of death, arguing that this does not necessarily detract from the series’ potential to promote a healthy view of this topic among readers. On the contrary, Rowling’s capacity to teach her audience lessons about death while, at the same time, acknowledging that these lessons may sometimes be at odds with how readers actually feel about the end of life makes for a complex, sensitive and humane rendering of this subject.

William of Auvergne on the Individuation of Human Souls

Traditio ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 77-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland J. Teske
Keyword(s):  
Thirteenth Century ◽  
The Other ◽  
First Principle ◽  
Existence Of God ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Latin West ◽  
Proper Name ◽  
Per Se

William of Auvergne, bishop of Paris from 1228 to his death in 1249, was one of the first theologians of the thirteenth century to take into serious account the philosophical works that poured into the Latin West during the last half of the twelfth and the early decades of the thirteenth century. William showed a great deal of openness toward the works of those to whom he referred as “Aristotle and his followers,” and obviously drew upon them, even going so far as to adopt the Avicennian arguments for the existence of God as the being that is necessary through itself, and to claim that the Avicennian expression, “necesse esse per se,” is the proper name of the first principle. On the other hand, he also firmly rejected many Aristotelian doctrines when he found them to be in opposition to the faith.

Three theses concerning phonological representations

1974 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Anderson ◽  
Charles Jones
Keyword(s):  
Recent Work ◽  
Syllable Structure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Structural Units ◽  
Phonological Representations ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Per Se ◽  
The One

I. Some recent work in phonology/phonetics has tended to reaffirm the relevance of larger-than-segment (non-syntactico-morphological) structural units like the syllable: that is, that phonological representations are per se more highly structured than has generally been supposed in the immediate past. On the one hand, it has been argued that various ‘prosodic’ phenomena have as their domain non-arbitrary groupings of segments, including in particular groupings of ‘syllable size’ (e.g. Cheng, 1966; Lehiste, 1970), and that ‘morpheme structure conditions’ and redundancy conditions in general are most naturally interpreted as in large part constraints on syllable structure (cf., e.g., O'Connor & Trim, 1953; Fudge, 1969; Sampson, 1970; and the works they refer to). There have, on the other hand, been a number of studies particularly of co-articulation and of malfunctioning in production (stuttering, spoonerisms, etc.) whose import seems to be that ‘the unit of articulatory programming is larger in size than the segment, and makes it difficult to believe that articulation consists merely in the concatenation of phonemes’ (Kim, 1971: 60) - cf. the work surveyed by Kim and by Fromkin (1968).

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