Philosophy
Philosophy (from Greek: φιλοσοφία, philosophia, 'love of wisdom') is the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about reason, existence, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. The term was probably coined by Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BCE). Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation.Historically, philosophy encompassed all bodies of knowledge and a practitioner was known as a philosopher. From the time of Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle to the 19th century, "natural philosophy" encompassed astronomy, medicine, and physics. For example, Newton's 1687 …
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UCP: University of Calgary Press · 15 January 2025 English
Every culture and society has read stories in the night sky. From the careful attention of astronomers across all times and all parts of the world to the search for …
National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy, who pro- claimed that Zambia would beat the … group that explores how biomimicry as a design philosophy can help to develop new technologies for both … Imagination: Myth, Literature, Science and Philosophy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Pak …
Fraser Institute · 17 December 2024 English
The Human Freedom Index 2024 When people are freer, they are allowed to make more of their own choices. Governments can either prevent individual choice by limiting what people are …
with the view of the father of modern political philosophy, John Locke, that INTRODUCTION This 10th annual …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 15 December 2024 English
The scenarios groups to shape the design and operation of a data or selected had to cover different areas of the law and: AI system prior to and during deployment; …
than relying on legislation. 20 In political philosophy terms, the will of the people as a whole. See …
CSLS: Centre for the Study of Living Standards · 13 December 2024 English
glob- troduction in economic policy of a market- ally, and particularly in Organisation for first philosophy by Margaret Thatcher and Economic Co-operation and Development Ronald Reagan of th. [...] extended …
ally, and particularly in Organisation for first philosophy by Margaret Thatcher and Economic Co-operation …
CSLS: Centre for the Study of Living Standards · 13 December 2024 English
glob- troduction in economic policy of a market- ally, and particularly in Organisation for first philosophy by Margaret Thatcher and Economic Co-operation and Development Ronald Reagan of th. [...] extended …
ally, and particularly in Organisation for first philosophy by Margaret Thatcher and Economic Co-operation …
Yellowhead Institute · 4 December 2024 English
Jason Akearok examines the complexities conceptualizations of economic activity to shift the of sheries' rights, highlighting the challenges and narrative and drive toward signicant change in the opportunities for sustainable …
FOCUS ON THE VALUES THAT ARE INTEGRAL TO INUIT PHILOSOPHY: RECIPROCITY, GRATITUDE, REVERENCE, AND STEWARDSHIP … of how people perceived themselves our laws, philosophy, and value systems. and their relationship to … system strengthens our connections to the values, philosophy and laws by which we live If dehumanization was … to trust that Northmart are integral to Inuit philosophy: reciprocity, gratitude, stores fairly distribute …
Yellowhead Institute · 4 December 2024 English
Jason Akearok examines the complexities conceptualizations of economic activity to shift the of #sheries' rights, highlighting the challenges and narrative and drive toward signi#cant change in the opportunities for sustainable …
of how people perceived themselves our laws, philosophy, and value systems. and their relationship to … system strengthens our connections to the values, philosophy and laws by which we live If dehumanization was … to trust that Northmart are integral to Inuit philosophy: reciprocity, gratitude, stores fairly distribute …
NSP: New Society Publishers · 3 December 2024 English
Discover the art of sustainable small-scale farming with Microfarms. This guide delves into low-tech and highly effective organic farming techniques. Packed with vivid illustrations, it unveils Jean-Martin Fortier's proven methods …
and they shaped the farm’s design around this philosophy. In every aspect of their farming operation …
CCSC: Centre for the Study of Co-operatives · 3 December 2024 English
In addition to the dis- appearance of the Wheat Pool, the co-operative sector has seen the dissolution of producer co-operatives (e.g., the Dairy Pro- ducers Co-operative), the sale of Concentra …
required a specific commitment to the co-op- erative philosophy, to something larger than the give-and-take of … money well spent. You had to get into the area of philosophy. It was a little bit like that with the Centre … new ways of thinking that benefit co-op theory, philosophy, and practice. In producing and mobilizing accessible …
CCHR: Canadian Centre for Housing Rights · 2 December 2024 English
Rooted in human rights principles, particularly Canada's commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the project amplifies the voices of those navigating the intersecting challenges …
are trauma-informed, based on a harm-reduction philosophy, and address mental health, substance use, and …
