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A Formalization of Kant's Second Formulation of the Categorical Imperative [PDF]
arXiv, 2018 We present a formalization and computational implementation of the second formulation of Kant's categorical imperative. This ethical principle requires an agent to never treat someone merely as a means but always also as an end. Here we interpret this principle in terms of how persons are causally affected by actions. We introduce Kantian causal agency
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Development and accuracy evaluation of Coded Phase-shift 3D scanner [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 In this paper, we provide an overview of development of a structured light 3D-scanner based on combination of binary-coded patterns and sinusoidal phase-shifted fringe patterns called Coded Phase-shift technique. Further, we describe the experiments performed to evaluate measurement accuracy and precision of the developed system.
arxiv
Green fields, ugly ducklings and black swans: Aesthetic dimensions of ecological science
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Despite its relative infancy, ecological science plays a pre‐eminent role in current environmental decision‐making globally and has, over recent decades, permeated a broad range of academic disciplines. Developments in two areas of philosophical thought in particular, environmental aesthetics and the aesthetics of science, beg an exploration ...
Samantha J. Capon +4 more
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Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2019 Background: We studied direct effects of human granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) on phenotypical characteristics and cytokine-production of non-activated and activated human monocytes/macrophages (Mc/Mphs) and T cells.
Victor Ivanovich Seledtsov +5 more
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Using Canonical Forms for Isomorphism Reduction in Graph-based Model Checking [PDF]
, 2010 Graph isomorphism checking can be used in graph-based model checking to achieve symmetry reduction. Instead of one-to-one comparing the graph representations of states, canonical forms of state graphs can be computed. These canonical forms can be used to
Kant, Gijs
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Regional outbreak of parvovirus B19 acute myocarditis in preschool children
Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.We recently came across an outbreak of parvovirus B19 related acute myocarditis in preschool children in a specific region in northern Greece. The children exhibited serious morbidity and mortality. All children had very poor left ventricular ejection fraction and required inotropic intensive care unit support.
Filippos‐Paschalis Rorris +3 more
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Kant and Quantum Gravity [PDF]
arXiv, 2016 In quantum gravity space and time lose their status as fundamental parts of the physical reality. However, according to Kant, space and time are the a priori conditions of our experience. Does Kantian characterization of these notions give constraints to quantum gravity, or does quantum gravity make Kantian characterization of space and time an invalid
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God, Kant and the Transcendental Object: an Investigation into the Kantian Critique of the Ontological Argument [PDF]
, 1965 An address to the 4th International Kant Congress, Mainz, Germany, 8 April 1974 on the nature and consequences of Kant's remarks within his Critique of Pure Reason on the notions of 'God' and the 'Transcendental Object', a text of which was published ...
Cameron, Evan Wm.
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The public use of reason: A philosophical understanding of knowledge sharing [PDF]
, 2005 Copyright @ 2005 Common Ground PublishingFree access to knowledge and knowledge-sharing are among the most relevant claims of the so called "knowledge society", whose beginnings can be find out in the Age of Enlightenment (18th Century).
Borghi, MA
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The connection between attitudes and sustainable behavior is important and has been researched from several perspectives. However, we still lack comprehensive knowledge of the factors influencing their relationship. We address that gap by examining the impact of perceived impact and prior knowledge on the connection between attitudes ...
Ilia Gugenishvili +1 more
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