Hume, Enlightenment, and Sociocultural Context
Historical and Sociocultural Framework of Hume’s Philosophy
The historical context of Hume’s thought is the 18th century, the era of the Enlightenment. This was a time marked by the triumph of the Whig Revolution and leading up to the French Revolution. The central part of this century can be considered a period of relative calm, preceded by the so-called religious wars and followed by a series of revolutionary wars.
Political Landscape
Politically, the most common form of government was absolute monarchy,
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The Spanish-American War: A Turning Point
Spain attempted to pacify the situation, but to no avail. Despite the U.S.’s superiority, Spain sent Cervera’s fleet. Upon arriving in Cuba, it was blockaded in Santiago. The fleet entered the port to take on coal and escape, but the U.S. blockaded the port.
Spain faced a dilemma: surrender or fight, knowing defeat was likely. They chose to fight, resulting in their destruction. After Cayo Santiago, the U.S. quickly occupied the island.
The war was swift for
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The People and the Mass Media
The mass media of communication is the most common way of circulating messages. It has become relevant in shaping our information, our ways of perceiving, and conceiving the world. When we talk about mass communication, we refer to radio, television, film, books, newspapers, and magazines.
A Look Through Time
The media has been present in all seasons and in all cultures. Communication is a consequence of human society, and the media, when they appeared, modified the informational
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Knowledge and Language
The Form of Knowledge: The Sign
Language is a system that expresses ideas. For Saussure, linguistic signs are composed of a signifier (expression) and a signified (concept).
Animal Language and Human Language
- It was noted that the fundamental difference between human and animal language was that animal language was innate, and human language is learned.
- Animal language is often credited with a mimic character. Animal communication systems are grouped into three designs: an endless
Spanish Essay: Evolution from the 20th Century to Democracy
Spanish Essay in the Twentieth Century
The Spanish essay in the twentieth century reached its maximum splendor, charged with high importance in the transmission of scientific content and thought in general. It acquired importance in the authors of the Generation of ’98, such as Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, and the Generation of ’27, such as Salinas or Dámaso Alonso.
Evolution of the Essay Until the Twentieth Century (History)
The seventeenth century marks the beginning of the essay genre as conceived
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The Perceived Link Between Immigration and Crime
That was a moment of priority attention to the attack at the Atocha station in Madrid on March 11. In September, it was also observed that insecurity, curiously, was placed among immigration in the levels of concern of Spanish citizens. Notice that in August, the Government announced a new process of regularization of immigrants illegally in the country. The offense will remain more or less stable, but the presence or absence of other social events
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