Between Chance And Choice

Author : Harald Atmanspacher,Robert Bishop
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781845406295

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Between Chance and Choice by Harald Atmanspacher,Robert Bishop Pdf

Are choice and free will possible in a world governed by deterministic fundamental equations? What sense would determinism make if many events and processes in the world seemed to be governed by chance? These and many other questions emphasize the fact that chance and choice are two leading actors on stage whenever issues of determinism are under discussion. This volume collects essays by accomplished scientists and philosophers, addressing numerous facets of the concept of determinism. The contributions cover viewpoints from mathematics, physics, cognitive science and social science as well as various branches of philosophy. They offer valuable reading for everyone interested in the interdisciplinary relations between determinism, chance and free will. The desire to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue on determinism, chance and free will was the initial impetus leading to an international workshop on determinism taking place at Ringberg Castle near Lake Tegernsee, south of Munich, in June 2001. Representatives from mathematics, physics, cognitive and social science, and various branches of philosophy convened to discuss numerous aspects of determinism from their disciplinary perspectives. This volume is based on elaborated and refereed manuscripts of their lectures.

Author : Allen Buchanan,Dan W. Brock,Norman Daniels,Daniel Wikler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781316583937

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From Chance to Choice by Allen Buchanan,Dan W. Brock,Norman Daniels,Daniel Wikler Pdf

This book, written by four internationally renowned bioethicists and first published in 2000, was the first systematic treatment of the fundamental ethical issues underlying the application of genetic technologies to human beings. Probing the implications of the remarkable advances in genetics, the authors ask how should these affect our understanding of distributive justice, equality of opportunity, the rights and obligations as parents, the meaning of disability, and the role of the concept of human nature in ethical theory and practice. The book offers a historical context to contemporary debate over the use of these technologies by examining the eugenics movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The questions raised in this book will be of interest to any reflective reader concerned about science and society and the rapid development of biotechnology, as well as to professionals in such areas as philosophy, bioethics, medical ethics, health management, law, and political science.

Author : DANICA RAYEN
Publisher : Spectrum of thoughts
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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CHANCE OR CHOICE by DANICA RAYEN Pdf

Chance or choice is an anthology collection of articles which elucidates what sounds better in an individual's life. Either the chance or the choice we prefer? Our writers have taken a great effort to describe the significance of one’s decision by their choice & the chance which shapes their future experiences. This book "CHANCE OR CHOICE?" is compiled by Miss. Danica Rayen and presented by Miss. Mayuri Valanju. Happy Reading!

Author : Sonia Blandford
Publisher : John Catt
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781398383357

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Social Mobility: Chance or Choice? by Sonia Blandford Pdf

Social Mobility: Chance or Choice?, a sequel to `Born to Fail? Social Mobility, a Working Class View' (October 2017), sets out the current chances and choices available for those considered by the establishment to need social mobility. Revisiting mutuality, Sonia Blandford asks whether we care enough as a society by considering the issues, solutions and impact to the education and social issues that push against the chance or choice of social mobility. Citing the views from interviews with education and business leaders, Social Mobility: Chance or Choice? reflects on the changing skillsets and capacities of workers required by employers, business and industry and the inescapable conclusion that the skillsets and capacities will continue to change in ways that are almost impossible for us to predict. In these contexts, we must question whether the traditional acme and 'recognised journey' of educational achievement – maximising university entrance – is still relevant or useful for working-class children and young people and children facing disadvantage. Apprenticeships, at their best, can offer an updated and forward-facing solution to the providing choice for working-class and all children and young people. Despite current policy developments to encourage meaningful apprenticeships, apprenticeship programmes are experiencing challenges. Social Mobility: Chance or Choice? argues that applied learning and work-based learning should be more accessible and available to all children and young people. If we are serious about unleashing the talent of all children and young people, regardless of their background, challenges or needs, we must consider new and innovative approaches to post-14 education. If we are to unleash the potential of all children and young people, the role of Further Education needs to be respected and understood. Quality Further Education and training in partnership with business is a credible answer to social mobility. Further Education is an underused but ideally placed sector to develop meaningful change for working-class young people, providing real chances and choices. Beginning with Leaders - professionals, practitioners, parents or carers, and members of society have a shared responsibility to ensure that all children and young people have a right to chance or choice and support these opportunities. Building a society that is truly inclusive.

Author : Brian Skyrms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015005047884

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Choice and Chance by Brian Skyrms Pdf

Author : Barry Schwartz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780061748998

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The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz Pdf

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

Author : Harald Atmanspacher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1074130767

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Between Chance and Choice by Harald Atmanspacher Pdf

Author : William Allen Whitworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591050718

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Choice and chance by William Allen Whitworth Pdf

Author : Stephen Nowicki
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781633880719

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Choice or Chance by Stephen Nowicki Pdf

How Much Do You Believe That What Happens to You Is the Result of Your Own Actions—or Do Circumstances Beyond Your Control Largely Determine Your Fate? Locus of Control (LOC) is a phrase used by psychologists to describe a widely effective way of assessing an individual’s potential for success—personal, social, and financial. LOC measures how much you believe what happens to you is the result of your own actions or, conversely, of forces and circumstances beyond your control. People who accept that they are largely in control of their lives tend to do better than those who feel that fate or external factors rule what they do, especially in novel and difficult situations. This book explains LOC research, until now mainly confined to academic circles, in terms easily understandable to the average person. The author, a clinical psychologist who has spent nearly five decades investigating and writing about LOC, helps the reader to explore his or her own locus of control and what those orientations might mean for how life is lived. He discusses the extensively documented relationship between LOC and academic achievement, personal and social adjustment, health, and financial success. Dr. Nowicki notes that there has been an increasing tendency among Americans to feel as though their lives are slipping out of their control, and he identifies ways to reverse this negative trend. He describes how the Locus of Control is learned and demonstrates ways in which it can be changed to yield higher levels of achievement, success, personal satisfaction, and better interactions with others.

Author : Michael J. Sandel
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780374720995

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The Tyranny of Merit by Michael J. Sandel Pdf

A Times Literary Supplement’s Book of the Year 2020 A New Statesman's Best Book of 2020 A Bloomberg's Best Book of 2020 A Guardian Best Book About Ideas of 2020 The world-renowned philosopher and author of the bestselling Justice explores the central question of our time: What has become of the common good? These are dangerous times for democracy. We live in an age of winners and losers, where the odds are stacked in favor of the already fortunate. Stalled social mobility and entrenched inequality give the lie to the American credo that "you can make it if you try". The consequence is a brew of anger and frustration that has fueled populist protest and extreme polarization, and led to deep distrust of both government and our fellow citizens--leaving us morally unprepared to face the profound challenges of our time. World-renowned philosopher Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the crises that are upending our world, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalization and rising inequality. Sandel shows the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgement it imposes on those left behind, and traces the dire consequences across a wide swath of American life. He offers an alternative way of thinking about success--more attentive to the role of luck in human affairs, more conducive to an ethic of humility and solidarity, and more affirming of the dignity of work. The Tyranny of Merit points us toward a hopeful vision of a new politics of the common good.

Author : Samuel B. Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107084520

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Chance, Strategy, and Choice by Samuel B. Smith Pdf

This classroom-tested undergraduate textbook is intended for a general education course in game theory at the freshman or sophomore level. While it starts off with the basics and introduces the reader to mathematical proofs, this text also presents several advanced topics, including accessible proofs of the Sprague-Grundy Theorem and Arrow's Impossibility Theorem.

Author : Greg Braden
Publisher : Susma Singh
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Human By Design by Greg Braden Pdf

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Author : Harold L. Miller, Jr.
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1173 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506340098

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology by Harold L. Miller, Jr. Pdf

Drawing together a team of international scholars, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology examines the contemporary landscape of all the key theories and theorists, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Key features include: · Approximately 300 signed entries fill two volumes · Entries are followed by Cross-References and Further Readings · A Reader's Guide in the front matter groups entries thematically · A detailed Index and the Cross-References provide for effective search-and-browse in the electronic version · Back matter includes a Chronology of theory within the field of psychology, a Master Bibliography, and an annotated Resource Guide to classic books in this field, journals, associations, and their websites The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology is an exceptional and scholarly source for researching the theory of psychology, making it a must-have reference for all academic libraries.

Author : David Shaw,David M. Shaw
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Eugenics
ISBN : 3039111493

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Genetic Morality by David Shaw,David M. Shaw Pdf

Cloning, embryo research and genetic modification are three of the most controversial issues of our time. Is it ethical to use cloning as a means of reproduction? Are embryos people? Is there a difference between removing genetic disease and creating «designer babies»? This book will attempt to show that these and other problems are ultimately resolvable, given careful and unbiased application of established ethical principles, many of which underlie common morality. These principles, when applied to the problems of the new genetic technologies, form the basis of a new genetic morality. This book applies established principles of biomedical ethics to the new genetic technologies and examines the ethical implications of reproductive and therapeutic cloning, genetic modification and stem cell research from a deontological and a rule-utilitarian perspective. Finally, it seeks to establish what, if anything, is wrong with each of these practices, and why.

Author : Deb Sofield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0988948311

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Speak Without Fear by Deb Sofield Pdf

From the classrooms of Yale and Harvard comes Deb Sofield's inspirational, instructional guide to help you conquer your fear of public speaking. Speak Without Fear transforms our old ways of thinking about public speaking and provides the reader with the necessary tools to move beyond the fe