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The Philosophies of Wealth Throughout the ages philosophers and socio-economic thinkers have offered widely differing views on the nature of wealth and the purpose it can serve. Ancient philosophers such as Plato and aristotle have focused more on the idea of an equitable society in which wealth ......
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1051
Hazel
Administration by law
Rule of Law and Administrative System The rule of law is an essential part of any modern society and a cornerstone of any administrative system. The rule of law requires that all citizens, regardless of economic status, religion, race, gender, or any other form of discrimination, be treated equal......
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1054
Oliver
Theory X and Theory Y
X and Y Theory X Theory is a pragmatic approach that emphasizes how humans can use their understanding and experience to develop beneficial habits and behaviors. X theorizes that people come to understand and act in their environments through the use of prior knowledge, practical decisions and se......
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1078
Sophia
Ellsberg's paradox
? The Buridan-Esberg Paradox is a philosophical paradox first suggested by medieval scholars after encountering the works of aristotle and John Buridan. It states that, if a person were given two separate and equal choices, he or she would be unable to choose either one and a contradiction would a......
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1036
Rachel
Occam's Razor
The Occams razor principle, named after the medieval logician and Franciscan friar William of Occam (or Ockham), states that, among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected. In other words, the simplest explanation is often the best one. The principle is often ......
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1048
Sophia
North Paradox
Buridan’s Paradox Buridan’s paradox is a philosophical concept first introduced by French philosopher Jean Buridan in the 14th century. The concept is based on a hypothetical situation in which a donkey is presented with two identical haystacks, each equidistant from the donkey but in two direc......
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1085
Sophie
Epistemology
School of Naturalism The School of Naturalism was a philosophical movement in the 4th century BC. It is considered one of the most influential philosophical schools of its time. The School of Naturalism was founded by Democritus and is considered to be the first major proponent of atomic theory i......
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1098
Sophie
Ontology
Substance Theory Substance theory is a concept in metaphysics which posits that a substance is the primary existence of any object. It is considered one of the oldest branches of metaphysics with roots tracing back to aristotle. Since its conception, many philosophers have attempted to refine the......
David Hume
David Hume David Hume was born on April 26, 1711 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the third child in a family of seven. His father, Joseph Hume, was a noted lawyer, and his mother, Katherine, was the daughter of a noted Scottish nobleman. Hume was educated by his parents at home, where he was tutor......
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1083
Sophie
Archimedes Archimedes
Archimedes of Syracuse (c.287–212 B.C.) was an ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, and inventor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He is most famous for his discovery of the famous principle of buoyancy known as Archimedes’ Principle. Archimedes was bo......
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1093
Avery
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