Essays about: "Waldron"

Found 3 essays containing the word Waldron.

  1. 1. A Right to Free Hatred?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Apelgren; [2020]
    Keywords : free speech; hate speech; legitimacy; political legitimacy; political philosophy; philosophy; ronald dworkin; dworkin; jeremy waldron; waldron; yttrandefrihet; politisk filosofi; praktisk filosofi; filosofi; politisk legitimitet; ronald dworkin;

    Abstract : This paper examines Jeremy Waldron's critique of Ronald Dworkin's argument that legislating against hate speech undermines the democratic legitimacy of the state. This argument, hereafter the legitimacy argument, was criticized by Jeremy Waldron in his book The Harm in Hate Speech. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Natural Duty of Justice : A Critical Examination

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Melker Åkerlind; [2020]
    Keywords : Rawls; Simmons; Waldron; political obligation; natural duties;

    Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to increase the understanding of the discussion of political obligation. This concern the questions if, how, and to what extent people are required to obey state commands. More specifically the purpose is to increase the understanding of one of the topics main theories, the natural duty of justice. READ MORE

  4. 3. Smart window in Sweden : A comparative analysis of an office buildingsimulation model with conventional windows, andelectrochromic windows, based on Miljöbyggnadcertification criteria

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Marcus Waldron; [2017]
    Keywords : IDA ICE; Miljöbyggnad; Electrochromic window; Smart window;

    Abstract : The building sector is one of the sectors that consume most energy in Sweden. Sweden aims thereby to reduce energy use in buildings by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2050. To achieve these goals, more energyefficient buildings must be produced, and more energy-efficient measures must be implemented on existing buildings. READ MORE