Essays about: "Functionalism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 64 essays containing the word Functionalism.

  1. 6. The inevitability of reductionism in the mind-Body problem : Finding convergence between functionalism and Type-Identity Physicalism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för teoretisk filosofi

    Author : Valery Nkenguruke; [2023]
    Keywords : Physicalism; identity; reduction; functionalism; multiple realizability.;

    Abstract : Type identity theory is a theory within physicalism that maintains that types of mental states or processes are identical to types of states or processes in the brain. This would imply mental types can’t be encountered in physical structures other than the brain. READ MORE

  3. 7. COOPERATOR OR DEFECTOR? A qualitative study of a superpower’s policy efforts on collective environmental issues

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Huidong Song; [2022-08-11]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The thesis studies whether and how China, as an emerging superpower, cooperates on collective environmental issues through complying with international agreements, taking the management of chemical fertilizer and pesticide (agrochemicals) as a case. Through theories neorealism, neoliberalism and neoliberal institutionalism, to gain different theoretical expectations how states like China act to international agreements and collective environmental issues. READ MORE

  4. 8. Approach to Lighting Design and Light Planning in Constructivist Buildings

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Sergei Godov; [2022]
    Keywords : Avant-garde; Historical building; Architecture for daylight; Restoration; Evolution of lighting design;

    Abstract : Being one of the most significant styles in the architectural avant-garde,  constructivism  introduced  to  the  world  of architecture  a  dozen  principles  that  remain  relevant  and progressive to this day. The  architectural  functionalism  and  purity,  lacking  any disturbances, undertakes Le Corbusier principles and works for the “poetry of a simple form and a philosophy of rationalism”. READ MORE

  5. 9. Potentializing Values in Museum Entrepreneurship : On Board the Swedish Naval Museum

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Thomas Billet; Luna Hsu; [2022]
    Keywords : Museum entrepreneurship; public entrepreneurship; becoming; metamorphosis; sociality; values; desires; case study;

    Abstract : Museums in Sweden are found to be more and more mission-laden, as they gradually evolve from a custodian role to a visitor-focused socio-cultural institution. In their efforts to live up to their newly acquired role, more and more museums are prompted to inject entrepreneurial mindset and practices into their activity, leading to a nascent interest from the academic field in the possibility offered by entrepreneurship in the context of museums. READ MORE

  6. 10. Daylight in Schools, An Assesement of Daylight in Juan O’Gorman’s Schools in Mexico City

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Sergio Pérez Villaseñor; [2022]
    Keywords : Daylight; Functionalism; School lighting; Mexico; Glare; sDA; UGI;

    Abstract : Mexico has invested many resources in education ever since the enactment of the 1917 Constitution, where the government committed to providing quality education to every Mexican. Investment has increased over time (INEGI, 1994), but the results have not shown the level of commitment, since Mexico is ranked 32nd out of 34 members in the 2021 OECD Education indicators report (OECD, 2021) as well as falling behind in education level and quality (CONEVAL, 2022). READ MORE