Theory of Forms

While the trend of translation theory usually differentiates between the original language and its translation, Benjamin treats translation not as a substitution to for the original but rather as an independent, autonomous work of its own. Such a claim proves that the work of art is not restricted to the “original” language, but also goes beyond that to encompass the translation as well. According to Benjamin, translation is a form of art. It has the same value and follows the same rules in the…

Clive Bell’s theory of art is a formalist view, appreciating art for its visual aspects and disregarding any context behind the piece. His goal was to find the common trait among all works of art. He believes that for something to be considered art, it has to have specific necessary and sufficient features. It is necessary that the piece has significant form in order for it to be art. Significant form provides us with an aesthetic emotion, which is only brought on by visual art.…

Throughout the years, many theories have been developed to explain criminal behavior. Some of those theories were uncommon, while other theories evolved with time, and are still being explored and used today(Bohm & Vogel, 2011). In the past, theories were mainly explored individually, today criminologists seek to find the best solutions to crime as they explore a combination of theories. An integrated theory is a theory that combines theories or concepts from the same or different disciplines.…

Identity of Physicalism Physicalism has many forms and lens to look through. Physicalism believes the mind is part of the body and nothing else. Physicalist believe in the facts of science and that everything can be explained, even the mind with science. In this, the singular philosophical belief of identity will be explored through science and the simplicity of understanding of the brain. With science behind physicalism that simplifies the mind and the world down to an atomic level.…

1. Describe two scientific theories relating to the evolution of the chemicals of life A scientific theory is an explanation based on observations, reasoning and experimentations, especially one that has been tested and confirmed as a general principle helping to understand, explain and predict natural phenomena. A scientific theory must be based on careful and rational examinations of the facts. There are 5 major theories that account to the evolution and origins of chemicals of life. However…

Theories are constantly developing. The “Strain theory emphasizes predominance of crime among lower class and minority populations because they are the most deprived of legitimate opportunities” (Williams, 2013, Ch. 6, Slide 5). In the 1930’s, Robert K. Merton developed the first trace of the strain theory. Merton based his general thoughts and ideas off of Durkheim’s original idea of the theoretical framework of the anomie (Tibbets S. & Hemmens C., 2015, p. 222). The general idea of the strain…

What’s the relationship between theories and the world to which theories meant to apply? Are there ultimate truth which can be obtained through a series of scientific validation and falsification? Is critical relativism appropriate for scientific research (marketing or consumer research in particular)? Those are some critical questions raised by this week’s readings that centered on the topic of rationality and relativism. Several authors provide different insights on answering those above…

broken down and the truth will finally be revealed. The scientific theory of evolution explains how living organism develop and diversity over generations. It not explains the origins and development of the universe as in cosmogenesis. It also does not explain how life first began such as abiogenesis. What it does explain is how new varieties of life form emerge from earlier life forms. Outside science, people usually call a theory a hunch or unsupported person opinion, but in science it means,…

This world is not perfect when it come to the idea of knowing what perfection is. But, if man experiences something on the side of reality compared to the glitter that we are all use to seeing, shouldn’t we absorb the theory that he is stating, even though it is not the highest form of knowledge. This is why Plato’s Allegory of the cave had to teach us the actions and behaviors of humans, even two thousand years later after the creation of the allegory, the valuable lesson about the beauty of…

defining who should receive moral status has continually plagued philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This struggle continues as researchers try to define moral status based on theories such as human and cognitive properties, moral agency, sentience, and relationships (Grand Canyon University, 2016). Which Theory or Theories Are Being Used Within this case of moral status, there are many individuals interacting with Jessica, the mother of the child. First, Dr. Wilson insists on informing…