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Monthly Archives: October 2006
Is mathematics an empirical science?
Maths has the reputation of a a ‘pure’ discipline which sets both the practice and essence of mathematics apart from all other fields of inquiry. Mathematicians often use this ‘axiom’ to remind other academics of their superiority. Many people mention … Continue reading
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Local grammars and space exploration
One small word is one giant sigh of relief for ArmstrongâThatâs one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,â? they heard him say as he dropped from the ladder of his spacecraft to make the first human footprint … Continue reading
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Frame negotiation on the media
On The Media– The War in Iraq = Iraqi Civil War ETHAN BRONNER: Our policy is not to label it a civil war. We recognize and describe elements of civil war in what’s going on in Iraq. We tend to … Continue reading
Posted in Analogies, Cognition, Society and politics
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