The termpolysystemwas proposed by Itamar Even-Zohar (1978, p. 8) and can be defined as “a kind of mega-polysystem, the structure of which could explain relations hitherto neglected”. Díaz-Cintas applies polysystem theory to the study of Audiovisual translation (AVT), explaining it as “a...
Any adequate theory of consciousness must - at a minimum - solve the (1) the Hard Problem, AND (2) the phenomenal binding problem, AND (3) the problem of the causal-functional efficacy of consciousness, AND (4) the palette problem (i.e. how can the extraordinarily rich diversity of con...
In addition to the required texts, select one additional reading on either Native American ethical traditions, Engaged Buddhism, African American traditions or social contract theory. In yourresearch paper and class presentation, relate the recommended reading that you havechosen to the required text, ...
A liar has many points in his favour, — but he has this against him, that unless he devote more time to the management of his lies than life will generally allow, he cannot make them tally. Consistently lying to others is hard to maintain, it is immoral, it is corrosive to your rel...
S: My friend andrien, the wife of the late Carl Sagan, hasanother theory, and that is the orphananalogy. Because we still don't have complete definitive answers to all of ourquestions regarding the origins of life on earth, we are innocence, orphans whodon't know exactly where we came...
Most people who agree with the views of the Christian Right believe that the Theory of Evolution is false and that Creationism/Intelligent Design should be taught in schools, that abstinence rather than safe sex should be taught to teenagers, that homosexuality is both a choice and wrong, that...
June 19, 2010: On the theory "better late than never," I've posted reviews of two top Cote Roannaise producers in WineTastingNotes. June 7, 2020 : I'm writing the subchapter on the Cote Roannaise right now. By rights, this appellation should be linked with Beaujolais, not the Loire....