Rene Descartes: Life, Philosophy, and the 17th Century
Historical Context
From Authoritarian to Absolute Monarchy
Rene Descartes was born in 1596 in Haye, France. He studied at the Jesuit-run College of La Flèche, known for its strict rules. Descartes traveled extensively, spending time in France (Paris), Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. He resided in the Netherlands for 20 years before moving to Stockholm at the invitation of Queen Christina of Sweden, where he later died.
During this period, Europe transitioned from authoritarian monarchy
Read MoreCatholic Social Education: Models and Evolution 1870-1945
Catholic Social Education and Women’s Roles
(2.2) Women: These *Obrtas* arise in a climate of confrontation with the secular, as opposed to the feminist movement’s response to women’s work outside the home and the dire consequences for the preservation of the family model that this situation causes. For social Catholicism, the growing incorporation of women into factories calls for special protective legislation that preserves the priority roles of women as mothers and wives. Therefore, they prefer
Read MoreParenting Children with Developmental Delays: Family Dynamics
Different Styles of Interpreting Communicative Interactions: Mother-Child with Down Syndrome
Maternal styles: attention, sensitivity, persistence, guidance to the child, quality of demand, quality of information. The development of verbal communication in children is best when the management style of communicative interaction of mothers is characterized by greater sensitivity, that is when it focuses on maintaining communication with the child, responds to the issues raised, and is interested in
Read MoreGovernance and Democracy: Tensions and Intersections
Governance and democracy are two areas that do not necessarily converge. In fact, reflections on them reveal paths that only occasionally align, highlighting the tensions surrounding their relationship.
However, considering governance outside of democracy can stimulate authoritarianism, aiming for efficient government without public legitimacy. Similarly, applying governance without regard for democracy can lead to political instability. For these reasons, it is appropriate to reflect simultaneously
Read MoreGlobalization and Societal Shifts in the Modern World
Globalization
Globalization refers to the unlimited worldwide interaction facilitated by new technologies that have eliminated physical barriers and communication policies. This has led to a convergence of lifestyles, advertising, and social customs, creating a sense of uniform time. Concurrency, where everything happens at once, is a defining feature, as speed is paramount in a world where no one wants to wait.
Multiculturalism is favored by two factors: the importance of migratory movements and
Read MoreEU Competences: Exclusive, Shared, and Supporting
The EU has a range of competences, which are the areas in which it has the authority to make decisions and take action. These competences are defined and outlined in the EU treaties and can be broadly categorized into three main types:
1. Exclusive Competences
These are areas where only the EU has the authority to legislate and adopt binding decisions. Member states cannot enact laws in these areas unless the EU explicitly delegates authority to them. Exclusive competences include:
- Customs Union: Setting