Browsing by Subject "Objectivity"

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Formulation of the Reynolds equation on a time-dependent lubrication surface
(Royal Society of London, 2016) Temizer, I.; Stupkiewicz, S.
The Reynolds equation, which describes the lubrication effect arising through the interaction of two physical surfaces that are separated by a thin fluid film, is formulated with respect to a continuously evolving third surface that is described by a time-dependent curvilinear coordinate system. The proposed formulation essentially addresses lubrication mechanics at interfaces undergoing large deformations and a priori satisfies all objectivity requirements, neither of which are features of the classical Reynolds equation. As such, this formulation may be particularly suitable for non-stationary elastohydrodynamic lubrication problems associated with soft interfaces. The ability of the formulation to capture finite-deformation effects and the influence of the choice of the third surface are illustrated through analytical examples. © 2016 The Author(s).
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Pragmatism and moral progress: John Dewey's theory of social inquiry
(Sage, 2013) Sorrell, K.
John Dewey developed a pragmatic theory of inquiry to provide intelligent methods for social progress. He believed that the logic and attitude of successful scientific inquiries, properly conceived, could be fruitfully applied to morals and politics. Unfortunately, his project has been poorly understood and his logic of inquiry neglected as a resource. Contemporary pragmatists, like Richard Rorty, for example, dismiss his emphasis on method and avoid judgments of moral progress that are in any way independent of the biases of particular cultures. In this article, I argue that Dewey's theory of inquiry indeed provides intelligent methods and intellectual criteria for engaging moral and political matters. Inquiry, as Dewey conceives it, issues in judgments that are increasingly objective, reliable and refined in application. These judgments are rooted in particular times and places, in actual 'situations', but are not entirely hostage to specific cultures. I then apply Dewey's theory to two standard moral problems to demonstrate how it works. The conclusion is that Dewey's theory of inquiry gets it just right: it provides solid ground for criticism and moral progress while remaining acutely sensitive to cultural differences and changing circumstances. © The Author(s) 2013.
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Re-constructing Eliade
(2003) Tezcan, E.
The analysis of the theory, method and sources of Mircea Eliade's monography, Aspects of Myths is the purpose of this essay. The main discussion in Eliade's work is; whether it's possible to reduce the deffinitions of myths down to one single deffinition. In Eliade's work which claims to incompass ali the aspects of (ali) myths, falls short of its' aim. Eliade being very sellective in defining what myth is and what not, shows a rather personal approach. This sellective approach reduces the objectivity in Eliade's work.