Samkhya philosophy, one of the oldest systems of Indian philosophy, emphasizes a dualism between prakrti and purusa, with prakrti as the root cause of the world of objects. It maintains a plurality of purusa and remains silent on the concept of God. Prakrti is described as uncaused, independent, abs

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Elections and Electoral Systems play a crucial role in modern representative governments, influencing governance, policy-making, and the relationship between the electorate and political elites. The concept of representation, theories of voting, and different electoral systems such as Plurality Majo

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Bhikhu Parekh discusses multiculturalism as a middle ground between naturalism and culturalism in political theory. He highlights the importance of cultural plurality in contemporary liberalism, critiquing the assimilationist approach. He addresses the challenges multiculturalism poses for liberals,

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Singular and plural nouns can sometimes be confusing, but this guide clears up common misconceptions. Learn when to use plural nouns for singular items, how certain nouns can be singular or plural, and when to use singular or plural verbs with specific nouns like sports teams or companies. Recognize

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Investigating game-theoretic approaches in voting, this research delves into the complexities of plurality voting with truth-biased agents, exploring Nash equilibria, strategic aspects, and undesirable outcomes. The study aims to provide a more realistic model of voting behavior and decision-making

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Strategic voting in sequential voting games involves voters strategically casting their votes based on information about previous voters' preferences. Various voting rules like Plurality Rule and Borda Rule can result in different outcomes, and the concept of Nash equilibrium is explored. The settin

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Study of a randomized pre-round to eliminate voters in electing the Doge of Venice, a complex electoral system between 1268 and 1797 aimed at minimizing corruption. The system involved multiple rounds combining lottery, approval-like voting, and plurality approaches, with the final 41 members of the

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William James presents various forms of pluralism in his philosophical works, encompassing metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, metaphilosophical, and religious perspectives. He contrasts pluralism with monism and advocates for a more empirical approach. James's ideas challenge conventional monis

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Explore the essentials of valid contracts under Polish law, including legal capacity, free consent, plurality of parties, proposal, acceptance, and enforcement. Delve into important aspects such as offer, counter-offer, rejection, and acceptance, with real-life case scenarios demonstrating the appli

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Explore different voting methods like majority rule, plurality rule, and Borda count with examples and explanations. Learn how candidates can win elections based on different voting systems and the significance of each method in decision-making processes.

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Democratic institutions have consequential impacts on political representation, economic policy, ethnic conflict, and democratic survival. Two distinct visions, majoritarian and consensus, shape the distribution of power in governance. The majoritarian vision concentrates power in the hands of the m

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Power sharing is crucial for peaceful governance, as seen in Belgium and Sri Lanka. While Belgium adopted accommodative measures with equal representation for Dutch and French-speaking communities, Sri Lanka faced majoritarian measures leading to ethnic tensions. The struggle for power in Sri Lanka

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