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A New Ontological Argument

Explore a pathway from the concept of God to the existence of God by examining obstacles in reasoning such as empty concepts, empty worlds, and the limits of reason. Refute misconceptions and provide a larger perspective on the results.

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Exploring Key Characteristics of Qualitative Research in Psychology

The lecture series delves into the values, characteristics, and theoretical foundations of qualitative research, emphasizing the differences from quantitative methods. It explores experiential and critical qualitative camps, subjectivity, reflexivity, and ontological and epistemological foundations.

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Exploring Aquinas' Arguments for the Existence of God

Aquinas presents compelling arguments for the existence of God through the First and Second Ways, highlighting the necessity of a first cause and sustaining causes in the world. By delving into concepts of temporal and sustaining causes, Aquinas builds a philosophical framework that leads to the con

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An Examination of Ontological Arguments for God's Necessary Existence

Various ontological arguments, such as Malcolm's and Anselm's, propose that the existence of God is logically necessary, grounded in the concept of God as the greatest possible being. These arguments challenge the coherence of the concept of God and counter objections, like Kant's claim that existen

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Kant's Critique of Ontological Arguments

An exploration of Kant's objection to ontological arguments, examining the flaws in the reasoning of Anselm and Descartes. Kant argues that existence is not a predicate and does not enhance the concept of a being. Therefore, ontological arguments cannot prove the existence of God solely through conc

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Exploring Embodied Citizenship from a Materialist Perspective

This exploration delves into the concept of embodied citizenship through a materialist lens, challenging essentialist and sociological viewpoints. It discusses the ontological implications of materialism, emphasizing the contextual capacities of bodies and dissolving dualisms seen in traditional per

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Understanding Anselm's Ontological Argument for the Existence of God

Anselm's Ontological Argument posits that the greatest possible being, referred to as God, must exist in reality because existing in reality is greater than existing only in thought. This argument centers on the concept of necessary vs. contingent beings and the idea that the greatest being cannot e

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Challenges and Opportunities in Ontology Engineering Tools

Prof. Enrico Motta discusses the limitations of current ontology engineering tools, emphasizing the need for better support for creating ontological specifications. The lack of tools that offer a knowledge-level perspective and assist in sensemaking, navigation, and identifying relevant definitions

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Understanding Contexts: A Meta-Ontological Approach

Ontologies provide a general representation of reality, but knowledge is mostly context-dependent. Analyzing different types of contexts, from linguistic to manufacturing, remains a challenge. This study aims to deepen the understanding of the ontological nature of contexts by leveraging a meta-onto

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Understanding Existential Counseling: Philosophy and Practice

Existential counseling is rooted in the philosophy of existentialism, focusing on concepts such as responsibility, freedom, and the unique subjective perspective of each individual. Rollo May's influence in this approach, along with the ontological and phenomenological underpinnings, shape the under

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Ontological Basis in ICD-11 and SNOMED CT Harmonization

This study explores the alignment and harmonization of the ontology between ICD-11 and SNOMED CT, emphasizing the importance of a common ontological foundation for optimal interoperability in healthcare data coding and terminology. The collaboration aims to merge clinical terminologies to enhance pl

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Exploring Critical Realism as a Framework

This topic delves into the use of Critical Realism as a framework to develop knowledge about the social world, combining conceptual parts to bridge theoretical gaps and critique existing theories. It discusses ontological commitments, realist ontology, meta-theory, and domain-specific theories, emph

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Philosophical Apologetics: Arguments for the Existence of God

Philosophical apologetics presents various arguments for the existence of God, including the ontological, cosmological, teleological, moral, transcendental, and presuppositional arguments. These arguments cover diverse aspects such as change, causality, design, contingency, miracles, consciousness,

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