David Hume and the Rise of Empiricism
Hume: Edinburgh, 1711
Empiricism, the philosophical movement that dominated British philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries, shared a common goal with rationalism: to provide philosophy with a method that would allow it to achieve the same success as the science of the time, spurred by Newton’s recent discoveries.
The England in which empiricism developed was marked by disputes between supporters of Parliament and defenders of absolute monarchy. The bourgeoisie favored a Parliament that would diminish
EU Policies: Lisbon Treaty, Education, and Training
4. Lisbon Treaty (2007)
The Lisbon Treaty was approved in December 2007, considering its long-term impact on European policy. Economic and social challenges are linked to globalization, including demographic and climate change.
The main objective is to improve the quality of life in the 27 EU countries, establish a foundation for adapting European institutions and working methods, strengthen democratic legitimacy, and adopt core values.
Key elements of the Treaty related to shaping national policies
Read MoreUnderstanding Critical Consciousness and Empowerment in Health
Critical Consciousness and Empowerment in Health
Critical consciousness: The generation of elements involved in social structures, evidenced by inequalities in power relations. It involves comprehending the reality of people’s lives and acquiring the power to transform structures. This leads to emancipation and empowerment. The method to reach this critical consciousness is through reflective dialogue between individuals in the community. Knowledge is shared, leading to social change.
Thoughts are
Read MoreUnderstanding Racism: Origins, Impact, and Modern Challenges
Human beings share a common anatomical structure. The basic anatomy and physiology are uniform among different individuals of the species Homo sapiens. Yet, there are differences in appearance, skin color, physical viability and adaptability, cranial structure, and numerous other factors. These traits are passed from one generation to another and are influenced by environmental and geographical variations. Despite this uniformity, not all individuals show solidarity and respect towards others. The
Read MoreCultural Identity vs. Political Identification in Menorca
Ignacio Terrades on Cultural Identity and Politics
Ignacio Terrades, a university professor, explores the contradictions between cultural identity and political identification in his book. He examines identification politics as the psychology of the masses opposed to cultural identity, and also as an attempt at politicizing cultural identity through elements like language, history, and differences with others.
Characteristics of Identification Politics
- Explicit: Open and clear, employing political
Public Policy Types and Political Systems
Public Policy Types and Analysis
Public policies have been classified into four types, depending on their content and purpose:
- Regulatory policies: Laws or regulations that establish rules of behavior.
- Distributive policies: Ensure equal access for all to resources.
- Redistributive policies: Confer advantages and benefits to certain persons, usually in regard to their income, or lack thereof, and can be implemented through fiscal instruments or channeled through public assistance programs.
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