Some epistemic questions of cosmology [PDF]
We discuss a number of fundamental aspects of modern cosmological concepts, from the phenomenological, observational, theoretical and epistemic points of view. We argue that the modern cosmology, despite a great advent, in particular in the observational sector, is yet to solve important problems, posed already by the classical times. In particular the
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Response to Commentary on ‘Grace de Laguna’s Analytic and Speculative Philosophy’ [PDF]
Joel Katzav
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The speculative mode: intersections of literature and the new science in Restoration England [PDF]
Within the field of Restoration and eighteenth-century studies, critics have investigated the relationship between literature and science for almost a century.
Matey, Crystal Lee+1 more
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Analytic philosophy, 1925-1969: emergence, management and nature [PDF]
This paper shows that during the first half of the 1960s The Journal of Philosophy quickly moved from publishing work in diverse philosophical traditions to, essentially, only publishing analytic philosophy. Further, the changes at the journal are shown,
Katzav, Joel
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The future of dispute resolution in international trade
Abstract Given ongoing dysfunction of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body, the focus of this article is on the future of trade dispute resolution, with evaluation of two questions: (i) What is the current status of WTO dispute resolution as compared to that conducted through existing preferential trade agreements (PTAs)? and (ii) What are the
Ian Sheldon, Daniel C. K. Chow
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Early detection of risk of reading difficulties using a working memory assessment battery
Abstract Research suggests a role for aspects of the working memory system in reading. While much of the evidence points to a role for working memory capacity and the phonological loop, more recent work indicates a role for the central executive component, although findings remain unclear.
Susan J. Atkinson, Colin R. Martin
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Quantum gravity in the sky [PDF]
Quantum gravity is known to be mostly a kind of metaphysical speculation. In this brief essay, we try to argue that, although still extremely difficult to reach, observational signatures can in fact be expected. The early universe is an invaluable laboratory to probe "Planck scale physics".
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On the Great Transformation of the Dialectic Theory:From the Transcendence of the Practical Mode of Thinking Over the Speculative Mode of Thinking [PDF]
The significance of the philosophical methodology consists in providing the mode of thinking for people to understand, grasp, and evaluate the relevant knowledge.
YANG, Xin
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Le néofantastique et la philosophie dans "Le Monde enfin" de Jean-Pierre Andrevon [PDF]
The aim of this article is to examine the influence of the contemporary speculative philosophy on the neo-fantastic fiction (Le monde enfin by J.-P. Andrevon).
Gadomska, Katarzyna
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Politics of evidence: Think tanks and the Academies Act
Abstract Previous research has identified political ideology as central in the landmark Academies Act (2010). This article further analyses how politics of evidence played its part in the policy process by focusing on long‐term structural changes and preferences among policymakers. The article draws on policymaker interviews after the reform, a mapping
Jaakko Kauko
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