Essays about: "analytic philosophy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words analytic philosophy.

  1. 1. What’s the Point of State-of-Nature Models?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Adam Nyman; [2024-03-20]
    Keywords : theoretical philosophy;

    Abstract : Practical explanations are tools which aim to clarify the evolution and function of our conceptual practices. There is current discussion about how we ought to construct and interpret practical explanations, and more specifically if state-of-nature models are useful when doing this. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unveiling the Swedish philosophical landscape : A topic model study of the articles of a Swedish philosophical journal from 1980-2020

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Björn Lindqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : bibliometrics; topic modelling; LDA; philosophy; Swedish; Continental; analytic;

    Abstract : Bibliometric research is an important tool for examining the scientific output of various fields of study. By conducting such research, it is possible to see how the influences of different people, ideologies and discoveries have affected the scientific discourse. READ MORE

  4. 3. The beauty of sound : Timbre as grounds for aesthetic and artistic value in music

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för estetik

    Author : Ben Mc Hugh; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the concept of timbre through the lens of analytic philosophical aesthetics and philosophy of music. I argue that timbre should be thought of as providing the grounds for artistic and aesthetic values in music. To this end and firstly, I critique the physical sense of timbre in favour of two anti-realist senses of timbre. READ MORE

  5. 4. Automated vehicles on airports : A case study of process challenges and opportunities in developing employee acceptance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jodie Katja Säther; [2021]
    Keywords : acceptance; legitimate peripheral participation; trust; practice theory; process challenges; technology acceptance model; TAPA;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore the development of employee acceptance and process challenges and opportunities that surface when new technologies are introduced in a workplace environment. In the case of the implementation of automated vehicles, this study was conducted in close relationship with the organisation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inaccessible Light : Marginalia to Anselm's Argument

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Lapo Lappin; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Since its inception in 1078, the ontological argument has continued to fascinate philosophers for almost a millennium. It continues to elicit genuine interest from analytic philosophers even today. Several recent studies and anthologies on the argument have been produced in the past few years, and the debate is as lively as ever. READ MORE