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Abstract: Related Henri-Michaelis–Menten (HMM) and simple single-substrate enzyme kinetics model explored in different directions for more than a century. In the current paper we are concerned with a possible generalization of this rate equation which projected by F. Kargi , that is assumed to be useful both in the case that the total enzyme or substrate is in excess and the quasi-steady-state is produced. We conclude that this generalization is not enough dramatically and put another…

Kumagusu challenged the world view of modern science and pointed out the limitations of science through his thinking based on Buddhist ideology. Kumagusu’s main intention was not to argue that Buddhism implies a superior universal view. Instead, by utilizing the Buddhist cosmology, his intention was to better science itself and to point out the limitations embedded in the modern scientific view. By following Kumagusu’s thought concerning his ideal science, Kumagusu’s ethical implication was…

argument to why scientism cannot replace literature, art, philosophy and ethics. First, he explains how scientism is appealing by describing reductionism. “Reductionism is a basic and very successful approach common to the physical and biological science, articulated by Rene Descartes (1596-1650) in his Meditations on First Philosophy” (280). What Pigliucci is trying to say that reductionism analysis something that is complex, like an idea, then move that complex idea into something that is…

Richard Wrangham and Dale Peterson’s Demonic Males was a revolutionary book at the time of its publishing. The book’s primary thesis is that male violence is not purely a function of society, but has long-standing genetic roots. At the time, when edenic views of human nature were still en vogue, and the “state of grace” still dominated psychological thinking, Wrangham’s book challenged people to look deeper at the origins of violence to find the evolutionary cause. Twenty years later, the thesis…

Unfamiliar Nature David Ruy's practice explores the contemporary design problems at the intersection of architecture, nature, and technology. In this essay ‘Returning to (Strange) Object,’ Ruy talks about his position towards nature as an architect. The essay advocates for the diminishing role of the architect and also that the architects desire to establish its roots outside its scope is leading to irreversible self-inflicting damage to its authority. To do so, the author first presents our…

Joshua K. Westervelt Dr. Fair MCB 4404 11-13-17 Scientific Article Analysis Questionnaire A. Read the abstract to get an overview of the article. B. Read the entire article and write notes from each section (Introduction/ Materials-Methods/ Results/ Discussion). Always refer back to the abstract if you get lost in the main sections of the article. C. Then answer following questions (also see “Explanation of Article Sections” below). ABSTRACT/OVERVIEW QUESTIONS: 1. Who did the research, and…

Positive psychology's development into its own unique field of study under the umbrella term of "psychology" was not without its obstacles. As Alan S. Waterman (2013) discusses in his paper entitled "The Humanistic Psychology-Positive Psychology Divide: Contrasts in Philosophical Foundations," humanists, and positivists both view their perspective as more insightful. With this, the tension between the two perspectives, along with them having different concerns and no commonality, causes debate,…

Rhetorical Analysis: The Danger of Science Denial It is important to appreciate the current nature and status of the world because there are individuals who laid the appropriate foundation for it. As Michael Specter’s TED Talk on The Danger of Science Denial, he outlined the challenges that might emanate from science denial. There are reasons that ought to be checked critically since they affect the current and future generation and they include health, wealth, mobility, opportunity and…

nature behave a certain way or possess certain characteristics. In this essay, I will discuss the characteristics of Aristotle’s teleological view and its relevance to modern science and understanding. I will also argue that while his emphasis on the importance of function, or “causes,” for objects still plays a role in science today, Aristotle’s teleological explanations and arguments have shortcomings. Aristotle’s teleological view on nature means a reason exists for the ‘why’ in every…

René Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 17th century. Descartes was very influential in forming modern western philosophy as we know it. He personally disagreed with the thinking of philosophers before him, believing that he was ignorant to follow what others said and believed before him. I agree with Descartes’ belief that the senses are flawed, therefore it is appropriate to use reason. In order to use reason, Descartes argues that clear and distinct ideas…