Rene Descartes: Philosophy, Knowledge, and God
Rene Descartes
1. Historical and Socio-Cultural Context
The 17th century witnessed the rise of political absolutism alongside emerging opposing concepts. A continuous crisis, expressed through endless wars, faced the nobility. Impoverishment of the people, resulting from military expenses and court luxuries, would soon generate critical issues. Democracy emerged as a relevant new political system during the Enlightenment.
Culturally, the 17th century was the era of the Baroque, a reaction against
Read MoreCorporate Governance: Directors and Company Validity
Managing Body: Definition, Composition, Competences
The managing or governing body directs and represents the company. The Spanish Companies Act (LSC) allows various structures: single director, two joint directors, two or more acting severally and jointly, three or more joint directors, or a board of directors. Representation covers all acts within the corporate purpose defined in the by-laws. Limitations on directors’ powers are void against third parties, even if registered.
Requirements, Appointment,
Read MoreUnderstanding Political Power and the State
1 What is Politics?
Politics is the process by which groups, organizations, and societies make collective decisions. There are several ways to make decisions in a group:
- Group decision after deliberation (reasoned argument) by all members.
- Delegation of the decision to one person.
- Imposition of a decision by one person through threats or force.
1.1 Cooperation and Conflict
Aristotle viewed politics as cooperation, while Machiavelli identified politics with conflict.
Politics as Cooperation
According to
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Administrative Contracts: A Comprehensive Overview
1. Definition and Requirements
Administrative contracts directly target the execution of works, public service management, implementation of supplies, granting of public works, consulting, support services, and other activities within public administration to meet public goals. These contracts require:
- Subject: Involvement of a public entity (state, autonomous communities, local authorities, public bodies, etc.).
- Object: Focus on the organization or
Thomas Aquinas & William of Ockham: Two Philosophical Approaches to God
Thomas Aquinas
The Five Ways to Prove God’s Existence
There are two main types of arguments for God’s existence:
- Ontological: This argument derives God’s existence from the very idea of God. The concept of a perfect being implies existence, as lacking existence would be a contradiction.
- Cosmological: This is the approach favored by Aquinas, drawing upon sensory experience and induction, influenced by Aristotle. It identifies God as the ultimate cause of observed phenomena.
Aquinas’s Cosmological Arguments
- Motion:
Optimizing Financial Resources for Business Growth
External Financing Resources
Loans
Quantum-CT bank loans can be covered by financial institutions. One option is using a checking account beyond its available balance, leading to overdraft fees and high interest payments. Credit accounts or credit policies allow payments up to a certain limit without owning the funds, incurring interest and commission fees.
Commercial Credit
Commercial credit offers automatic funding for businesses purchasing materials and supplies, allowing delayed invoice payments.
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Historical-Cultural Context and Philosophical Insights
The life of Nietzsche covers the second half of the nineteenth century, a period that culminated in significant political and social changes. 1 – It is the century of revolutions, beginning with two key events: the French Revolution and the achievements of Napoleon. At the same time, another movement crosses the century: Nationalism. 2 – Liberalism is the ideology of the bourgeois class. The theme is freedom, but not for everyone. Hence, liberalism
Charles III of Spain: An Enlightened Monarch
Charles III of Spain: An Enlightened Monarch
Introduction
Charles III (1759-1788) stands as a prime example of enlightened despotism in Spain. His reign embraced several Enlightenment principles:
- A focus on improving the kingdom’s economy and his subjects’ welfare.
- A drive to enhance state organization and rationalization, leaning towards administrative centralization and professionalization of services.
- The acceptance of the enlightened monarch as an ideal: rational, intellectual, and a patron of arts,
Yacyretá Dam: A Comprehensive Overview
Yacyretá Dam: Location
Geographic Location
The Yacyretá Dam is situated 1,000 kilometers north of Buenos Aires and 300 kilometers from Asunción, in the vicinity of the Yacyretá, Apipé Grande, and Talavera Islands. It extends up to the cities of Ituzaingó and Ayolas, 80 kilometers downstream from Posadas and Encarnación, adjacent to the main branch of the Paraná River. The structure spans 808 meters in length and approximately 80 meters in width.
The dam lies on a stretch of the Paraná River
Read MoreKant’s Critique: Knowledge, Reality, Ethics, and Politics
Knowledge and Reality: Critique of Pure Reason. This work, written in the mid-18th century before the French Revolution, analyzes the conditions of knowledge production. It’s the first book studying cognitive capacities, focusing on the subject rather than the object. The book is divided into three parts: Transcendental Aesthetic, Transcendental Analytic, and Transcendental Dialectic.
Judgments
A judgment is a proposition. Kant differentiates scientific statements from others to find universal truth.
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