Essays about: "Importance of science in human life"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words Importance of science in human life.

  1. 11. Visionary Philosophy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för estetik

    Author : Malin Jörnvi; [2020]
    Keywords : Philosophy; Aesthetics; Plato; Murdoch; Metaphor; Vision; Filosofi; Estetik; Platon; Murdoch; Metafor; Syn;

    Abstract : In this thesis I look at possible implications of the philosophical use of sight metaphors as rendered visible in the philosophy of Iris Murdoch. Through Murdoch’s reading of Plato, and together with the perspectives added by Ludwig Wittgenstein, Paul de Man, Carolyn Korsmeyer, and Mats Persson, I argue that some contemporary philosophy as shaped by science and logic might be partially blind to essential aspects of human life and human awareness. READ MORE

  3. 12. Integration of sensors in the smart homes of tomorrow - possibilities and limitations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Jesper Lindberg; Erik Karud; [2018]
    Keywords : Internet of Things IoT ; Smart Home; Sensors; Human-Machine-Interaction; Smart Devices; IKEA TRÅDFRI; IKEA Home Smart; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It is estimated that in 2020 there will be more than 20 billion connected devices around the world. Hardware keeps getting smaller and microprocessors and communications modules can be found in all manner of products. READ MORE

  4. 13. Coming to terms with precaution – On the indications and implications of a norm of precaution in international environmental law and in the law of the European Convention on Human Rights

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Hellström; [2015]
    Keywords : folkrätt; public international law; internationell miljörätt; international environmental law; mänskliga rättigheter; international human rights law; försiktighetsprincipen; the principle of precaution; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Although public international law is sometimes referred to as the global legal order, its various disciplines are often considered in isolation. It is therefore interesting to investigate the relationships between the disciplines, because if they are too distant, it may be hard to claim that public international law is a single legal order. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation into municipal planning to foster sustainability transitions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Christopher Lüderitz; [2014]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; urban transformation; sustainability science; policy integration; spatial planning; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Unprecedented global challenges demand all-encompassing modification of societal realms to ensure life support functions and human development. In the absence of adequate responses to climate change at a global level and the need for place-based adaptation, local governments are gaining increasing attention to govern and implement solution options to foster sustainability transitions. READ MORE

  6. 15. Ingen vill vara flykting för alltid : en studie av upphörandeklausulen i flyktingkonventionen och dess konsekvenser för de angolanska flyktingarna i Zambia och Sydafrika

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Sandra Holkenberg; [2013]
    Keywords : angolanska flyktingar; upphörandeklausulen; International law; Refugee Convention; Benhabib; UNHCR; Zambia; South Africa; Cessation clause; Angolan Refugee; Sydafrika; Flyktingkonvention; internationell lag; mänskliga rättigheter; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on the cessation of the Angolan refugees in Zambia and South Africa. The paper aims to identify the problems concerning the cessation for a group of ref-ugees and will show that even thought the group as a whole might not have reason to fear for their life, there could be individuals within the group who have. READ MORE