Articles related to "Justification"

One of the central debates in 20th Century epistemology concerns the concept of justification. This article gives a brief overview over some major theories in the field.

From the 16th century to the 20th century it was quite respectable to hold racist opinions that horrify all decent people today.

The business case provides the justification for why a project should proceed. It is written by the project requesters in the business.

We have difficult lives because we are unaware of what our nature is: that we use everyone and everything purely for self-benefit, and that we need to rise above this.

These two concrete words, faith and works, need to be freed from their age-old mooring, aired out and re-evaluated in the light of their true and intertwined meaning.

This article speculates on how the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" might react to the war in Iraq.

Just desert or retributive justice is about meting out punishment that fits the crime. For one's action there is a corresponding reaction.

The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?

This article will examine James Kittelson's excellent biography of Protestant reformer Martin Luther.

Are there many paths to Heaven? Not according to Jesus, who said, "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name...by which we might be saved."

Mistakes Were Made explains how cognitive dissonance prevents us from taking accountability for mistakes, foolish beliefs, and hurtful behaviors with self justification.

Antebellum religious views within slave holding communities defended the institution as a divinely decreed fulfillment of God's ordering of human societies.

In "On the Scientific Justification of Conceptual Notation," Gottlob Frege ponders the limitations of language, particularly as it relates to writing and the spoken word.

In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.

A textual comparison of conquistador Bernal Diaz' 'The conquest of New Spain' and the anonymous Aztec informants of 'The Florentine Codex.'

Just because someone knows how to fight doesn't mean that they are always right to do so. Under what conditions is it necessary to fight?

American racism and bigotry developed from its own distinct origins that have generally been debunked as baseless and unfounded propaganda.

Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.

Seven of some of the best self help and personal growth books reviewed at this site. This article provides a brief summary and link to a full review.

Would human rights in the UK be better protected if there was a move away from the practice of having a closed list of specifically named grounds of discrimination?

The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases.

Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.

Examining the term "Dreamtime" as an example of the linguistic and cultural colonisation of Aboriginal peoples by western researchers.

The options for equal education in Washington D.C. are ending. Soon, only the rich will be able to afford a private education.

While many issues seem to be at stake in this year's election, there are many factors to be considered when voting for a candidate. What is important for Catholics?

Everyone wants to be paid according to the job they do, but asking for a salary increase is not easy. Here are some tips on what to do when asking for more money.

Michael Moore is the self proclaimed champion of the little guy. He promotes himself as the righter of wrongs. In an recent interview, his views remained unchecked.

A crime has been charged. The defendant pleads not guilty. What must the state prove? Why?

Three dozen tales of drinking and nihilistic tendencies show Bukowski at a literary high and the inhabitants of the world at a moralistic low.

Any student considering spending a semester or year in another country should evaluate why he or she really wants to study abroad. Is it a good reason, or isn't it?

Lolita is a tale of a young girl's long relationship with an emotionally disturbed pedophile written by Russian author, Vladimir Nabokov, in 1955.

This is part one of a series of articles to come on writing the marketing pages of your business plan - which is the most important section!

With Halloween approaching, studios are releasing some spookier titles to commemorate the season. A guide to what is coming to movie theater for Halloween 2009.

All over the world, drivers are caught by the hundreds of thousands ignoring rules that are there to protect their safety.

Ending a friendship can be hard but bad habits of behavior between friends can make it necessary. How do you tell when it's bad enough? Is it worth it to walk away?

Robert Redford addresses the complex issue of fighting terror through three stories, but the film appears to lack soul.

The biomedical literature is burgeoning, but scientific consensus is not necessarily reflected in the guidelines that reach doctors and are applied to patients.

It is not how much money you have but how you spend it. Spending money for emotional comfort is habit forming, and can be addictive, just like a drug.

JJ Abrams' new Star Trek Film is rocking the box-office, because Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike are enjoying this fantastically constructed blockbuster.

Performance conversations should be handled with care. Employees need to feel valued and encouraged to talk openly.

During 2003 Iraq War protests,Henry Perowne's perfect life as a London neurosurgeon threatens to unravel after a traffic accident with a disabled criminal named Baxter.

Squidoo's latest attempt to stamp out spam could leave some people stranded in lens lockout. Find out the targeted topics and how you can stay within squidoo guidelines.

Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort is the ideal place for a vacation that offers both an adventurous experience on land and sea, and luxury accommodations for its guests.

The popular and timely TV program "24" is shaping how younger generations of American soldiers view torture.

A discussion of how the Aeneid reflects the political context of Augustus' Pax Romana, and Virgil's portrayal of heroic virtue compared to Homer.

The new Rudd government of Australia is taking definite steps towards a national curriculum for schools. While welcomed by many the project still has its critics.

To most newly married couples, childbirth and raising children will follow naturally. The potential emotional and lifestyle changes are seldom given serious thought.

No longer considered chic or cool, smoking is literally becoming a dying habit. It's time to wake up and smell the smoke-free air.

Many people think the world is no more violent now than it has been through the ages of civilization but this is simply not true.

James Nesbitt plays one of three British soldiers whose lives detonate after experiencing the vicious chaos and human waste of the Iraq invasion during 2003.