Essays about: "functionalism theory"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words functionalism theory.

1. 11. A Comprehension of Spinoza's God: Through the Dichotomy of Labels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Tros- och livsåskådningsvetenskap

   Author : Tania Norell; [2016]
   Keywords : Spinoza’s God; Atheist; God-intoxicated man; Pantheist; Determinist; Panentheist; Necessitarianist.; Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : Abstract: The 17th century philosopher Spinoza is known for his concept of God as One Substance, God or Nature and therefore considered as a monist and categorized as a naturalist. He has been labeled an atheist and God-intoxicated man, as well as a determinist and pantheist, which I perceive to be dichotomies. READ MORE

3. 12. Mixing Politics and Economics: Understanding the Rise of FTAs in East Asia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Adam Peresman; [2014]
   Keywords : Asia; Asian regionalism; free trade agreements; functionalism; neoliberal institutionalism; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study tests whether the rise of free trade agreements (FTAs) in East Asia since 2000 has been an attempt to manage the growing complexity of trade both between members of that region and each other, as well as between them and the rest of the world. The study uses a measure of dependency based on GDP, as well as a measure of intraindustry trade as indicators. READ MORE

4. 13. An Intentional Look at the Chinese Room

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teoretisk filosofi

   Author : Tania Norell; [2012]
   Keywords : Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : The Philosophy of Mind, which pertains to the study of mental properties and physical properties in relation to the world, has been around since the 4th century with philosophers like Socrates and Plato. The Mind and Matter Problem, also known as the Body and Soul Problem, deals with the issues of identifying and understanding the apparent difference between the mental mind or soul and the physical matter or body. READ MORE

5. 14. Reexamining Nordic Security : A Case Study on Contemporary Nordic Security Cooperation

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Magnus Björnstjerna; [2011]
   Keywords : Nordic security; Regional Security;

   Abstract : This study explores the driving forces and motives behind contemporary Nordic security cooperation. It asks and investigates whether the security cooperation has a foundation based on a shared (peace) identity or is founded on rational and functionalistic calculations. READ MORE

6. 15. United in Diversity : A Neo-Functionalistic Approach to European Defence Integration

   University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

   Author : Johan Nordberg; [2011]
   Keywords : neo-functionalism; regional integration; CSDP; foreign policy; EU;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to identify and assess policy preferences among European states from an empirical and theoretical angle. The focus of the empirical part will be the formulation and expression of foreign policy in France, UK, and Sweden during the processing and aftermath of the Lisbon Treaty. READ MORE