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Justice And Justification In The War On Terrorism, Emma Norman Nov 2006

Justice And Justification In The War On Terrorism, Emma Norman

Emma R. Norman

This paper offers a few preliminary reflections on some ethical implications stemming from the disconnect between the moral rhetoric and the reality of the War on Terrorism. I suggest that the Bush Administration certainly shares a large part of the responsibility for constantly attempting to justify a war that, by the standards of traditional just war theory, is almost impossible to see as just. However, I also suggest that part of the responsibility lies with a public that demands high ethical standards of its public officials, but appears to be ultimately unprepared to face the full consequences of acting ethically …


Insensitive Semantics, By Herman Cappelen & Ernie Lepore, Robert J. Stainton, Catherine Wearing Feb 2006

Insensitive Semantics, By Herman Cappelen & Ernie Lepore, Robert J. Stainton, Catherine Wearing

Robert J. Stainton

No abstract provided.


A Penetrating Question In The History Of Ideas: Space, Dimensionality And Interpenetration In The Thought Of Avicenna, Jon Mcginnis Feb 2006

A Penetrating Question In The History Of Ideas: Space, Dimensionality And Interpenetration In The Thought Of Avicenna, Jon Mcginnis

Jon McGinnis

Avicenna's discussion of space is found in his comments on Aristotle's account of place. Aristotle identified four candidates for place: a body's matter, form, the occupied space, or the limits of the containing body, and opted for the last. Neoplatonic commentators argued contra Aristotle that a thing's place is the space it occupied. Space for these Neoplatonists is something possessing dimensions and distinct from any body that occupies it, even if never devoid of body. Avicenna argues that this Neoplatonic notion of space is untenable on the basis of three arguments. In general he maintains that bodies' impenetrability is explained …


Epistemological Derangement, Joseph Rouse Dec 2005

Epistemological Derangement, Joseph Rouse

Joseph Rouse

No abstract provided.


Robert Ivie, Democracy And America’S War On Terror (Review), David J. Depew Dec 2005

Robert Ivie, Democracy And America’S War On Terror (Review), David J. Depew

David J Depew

No abstract provided.


And This Is Life Eternal - Low Voice, Keith D. Rowley Dec 2005

And This Is Life Eternal - Low Voice, Keith D. Rowley

Keith D Rowley

Sacred song for low voice with text from John 17:1-3.


Understanding Aristotle's Reproductive Hylomorphism, Devin Henry Dec 2005

Understanding Aristotle's Reproductive Hylomorphism, Devin Henry

Devin Henry

No abstract provided.


Review Of Frisina: The Unity Of Knowledge And Action, Stephen C. Angle Dec 2005

Review Of Frisina: The Unity Of Knowledge And Action, Stephen C. Angle

Stephen C. Angle

Readers of this journal will find Warren G. Frisina’s The Unity of Knowledge and Action fresh and exciting for at least two reasons. First, it is an exemplary foray in global philosophy — that is, philosophy undertaken with an openness to the perspectives and contributions of philosophical traditions from around the globe. It goes beyond simple comparisons to engage in cross-cultural philosophical construction. Indeed, Frisina writes that “the very idea for this book was inspired by the philosophy underlying the Neo-Confucian scholar Wang Yangming’s famous slogan zhi xing he yi (the unity of knowledge and action)” [4].ii Second, the …


“This Woman’S Work” In A "Man's World": A Feminist Analysis Of The Farm Security And Rural Investment Act Of 2002, Nick J. Sciullo Dec 2005

“This Woman’S Work” In A "Man's World": A Feminist Analysis Of The Farm Security And Rural Investment Act Of 2002, Nick J. Sciullo

Nick J. Sciullo

This paper will discuss the background of the 2002 Farm Bill and its origins in the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (hereinafter the 1996 Farm Bill). Secondly, a basic discussion of feminist international relations and more generally, feminist legal theory will be invoked to provide a theoretical beacon for the rest of the journey. Thirdly, specific arguments about ecofeminsim and postcolonial feminism are teased out in order to critically investigate the direct and indirect consequences of United States farm policy. Fourthly, the 2002 Farm Bill's disparate impact on international womyn will be discussed and theories about the …


Can We Talk? Feminist Economists In Dialogue With Social Theorists, Julie A. Nelson Dec 2005

Can We Talk? Feminist Economists In Dialogue With Social Theorists, Julie A. Nelson

Julie A. Nelson

The article focuses on the issues regarding the social and political theory of feminism. It has been mentioned that political action will be dynamized rather than compromised by a more alive observation of economic organizations and activities. The author has suggested that feminist social theorists across the disciplines must join the several feminist economists who are dropping the negative one-size-fits-all prescription of protection from markets. It is essential to have more positive results in the complex contemporary economies.


Meaning And Reference: Some Chomskian Themes, Robert J. Stainton Dec 2005

Meaning And Reference: Some Chomskian Themes, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

No abstract provided.


Really Intriguing, That Prednp!, Ileana Paul, Robert J. Stainton Dec 2005

Really Intriguing, That Prednp!, Ileana Paul, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

No abstract provided.


Neither Fragments Nor Ellipsis, Robert J. Stainton Dec 2005

Neither Fragments Nor Ellipsis, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

No abstract provided.


Naturalism And Triviality, Attila Tanyi Dec 2005

Naturalism And Triviality, Attila Tanyi

Attila Tanyi

The paper examines Derek Parfit’s claim that naturalism trivializes the agent’s practical argument and therefore abolishes the normativity of its conclusion. In the first section, I present Parfit’s charge in detail. After this I discuss three possible responses to the objection. I show that the first two responses either fail or are inconclusive. Trying to avoid Parfit’s charge by endorsing irreductionist naturalism is not a solution because this form of naturalism is metaphysically untenable. Non- descriptive naturalism, on the other hand, does not answer the pressing concern behind Parfit’s charge. I conclude that we had better turn to the third …


An Essay On The Desire-Based Reasons Model, Attila Tanyi Dec 2005

An Essay On The Desire-Based Reasons Model, Attila Tanyi

Attila Tanyi

The dissertation argues against the view that normative reasons for action are grounded in desires. It first works out the different versions of the Model. After this, in the next three chapters, it presents and discusses three arguments against the Model, on the basis of which, it concludes that the Model gives us the wrong account of normative practical reasons.


The Language Of War, Scott Abbott Dec 2005

The Language Of War, Scott Abbott

Scott Abbott

No abstract provided.


The Economic Possibilities Of Our Grandparents, A Retrospective On John Maynard Keynes's Economic Possibilities Of Our Grandchildren, Karl Widerquist Dec 2005

The Economic Possibilities Of Our Grandparents, A Retrospective On John Maynard Keynes's Economic Possibilities Of Our Grandchildren, Karl Widerquist

Karl Widerquist

This article draws lessons about the automation revolution by looking back at predictions John Maynard Keynes made back in 1928 about what technological innovation could do for humanity. Keynes rightly predicted the enormous economic growth the economy would experience for the rest of the twentieth century but wrongly predicted that it would greatly reduce the work week. This article examines how he got it so right and so wrong, and uses that examination to draw lessons about dealing with the automation revolution today. Automation is nothing new. Its potential—both to improve life and to disrupt people’s lives—as been accumulating for …


Regionalism, The Supreme Court, And Effective Governance: Healing Problems That Know No Bounds, Nick J. Sciullo Dec 2005

Regionalism, The Supreme Court, And Effective Governance: Healing Problems That Know No Bounds, Nick J. Sciullo

Nick J. Sciullo

By actively endorsing remedies that favor a city-suburb divide, the Supreme Court has failed to allow regional development. The Supreme Court's federalism jurisprudence is unresponsive to the myriad issues pervading society. Ultimately, individuals must take action, through a process formulated in this article, to change the way in which governments and the courts respond to the needs of populations.

A battery of cases including Brown v. Board of Education and its progeny, Missouri v. Jenkins and Milliken v. Bradley, reached the Supreme Court during the tumultuous 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. A vast array of environmental laws and housing regulations also …