Renaissance, Humanism, and Religious Reformation
Unit 1: Renaissance and Reformation
1. Humanism
Humanism was a cultural renewal movement that emerged in Italy in the 15th century and spread throughout Europe in the early 16th century. It was characterized by:
- Man became the center of the universe, endowed with reason and freedom.
- Inspiration in Greco-Roman culture; Plato and Aristotle were translated.
- Interest and curiosity for science and technical progress.
- Use of local languages as a vehicle of cultural transmission.
Dissemination
The invention of
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Records
Records are documents used to demonstrate compliance with requirements and the effective operation of the Quality Management System (QMS). They must be readily available for customer review as contractually agreed, serving as a form of product traceability. Data from records can be used for statistical studies, providing insights into process capability and control. Auditors rely on records to verify compliance with activities described in procedures and instructions.
Work Instructions
Work
Read MoreUnderstanding Personality: Traits, Factors, and Perception
Personality is a set of characteristics that define and identify a person, establishing their difference from others. A more scientific definition, according to Gordon Allport, is: “Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment.” In essence, personality is the sum total of the ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others.
Key Personality Traits
Traits can be categorized as
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Liberalism: Origins and Principles
Liberalism is a philosophical, economic, and political ideology that emerged in Europe in the late 18th century. It was influenced by Enlightenment movements, French rationalism, and the English Revolution of 1688.
Key Principles of Liberalism:
- Defense of individual freedoms.
- Right to choose rulers through suffrage.
- Equality before the law.
The political form of government proposed by liberalism is a constitutional monarchy or a republic with separation of powers, a
Read MoreHotel Security: Protecting Assets and Guests
Principles of Hotel Security
Overall framework for action: A hotel is a tourist company; the purpose is accompanying the hotel business.
- People travel.
- Concentration and free movement of persons: The same number of clients and threats enter. It is difficult to protect the filter.
- Currency, jewelry, cards, etc.: Large concentration of values.
- Events, conferences, tours.
- Socially relevant and famous people (here, also the safety of the occupants of the hotel).
- Unknown and known loss.
- Need for many staff and
Chinua Achebe’s Dead Men’s Path: Post-Colonial Ideas
Chinua Achebe’s Dead Men’s Path: A Post-Colonial Perspective
Chinua Achebe’s Dead Men’s Path effectively reflects his post-colonial ideas for several reasons:
The Need to Tell the Story from Within
A primary post-colonial concept is the necessity of telling the story from the inside, as the colonized have historically been denied a voice. Chinua Achebe’s motivation to become a writer stemmed from this realization during his university years. His critique of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness extended
Read MoreIndustrial Development and Zones in Spain
Industrial Development Axes in Spain
Industrial development axes are primarily located along major roads.
- Nationally, the main axes are the Ebro Valley and the Mediterranean (Gerona-Cartagena). These areas have a network of highways connecting them to major national and southern European routes, attracting both national and multinational industries.
- At the regional and county level, several routes have developed, such as the network around Madrid, which extends into the neighboring provinces of Castilla-
Electrical Energy Generation: Sources and Impacts
Three Ways to Generate Electrical Energy
- Thermal Power: Burning fuels (coal, gas, oil) or using nuclear reactions to produce steam that drives turbines.
- Renewable Energy: Using natural sources like the sun (solar panels), wind (wind turbines), or water (hydroelectric dams) to generate electricity.
- Geothermal Energy: Using heat from inside the Earth to produce steam and turn turbines.
Thermal Power
Renewable Energy
Geothermal Energy
Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC)
- Flow: DC flows in one direction,
Body Composition and Nutritional Assessment
Bioimpedance Analysis
Bioimpedance is used to evaluate the amount of body fat. It is based on the principle that, compared to adipose tissue, lean body mass has higher electrical conductivity and lower impedance with respect to water.
Physical Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies
- Hair:
- Alopecia: Essential fatty acid deficiency.
- Brittle hair, depigmentation: Protein deficiency.
- Lips: Red, swollen, cracked, and ulcerations (cheilosis). Advanced stages can lead to lip retraction. The main cause is riboflavin
Universal Minimum Ethics and Political Philosophy
Universal Minimum Ethics
Universal minimum ethics:
- Make people’s moral values, which are conditioned by the specific circumstances in which they live.
- Agree on minimums to specify their objectives.
- Fundamental and universal respect arises because of different cultural contexts.
- The nuances of one and the same humanity must be understood.
Ethics and Politics
Politics is, or should be, all the actions, means, and tools a company uses to achieve its ideals. Ethics and politics should be closely united. From
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