scholarly journals There is nothing to identity

Synthese ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Oreste Fiocco
Keyword(s):  
Incorrect Assumption ◽  
Criterion Of Identity

AbstractSeveral have denied that there is, specifically, a criterion of identity for persons and some deny that there are, for any kind, diachronic criteria of identity. I argue, however, that there are no criteria of identity, either synchronic or diachronic, for any kind whatsoever (and could be none). I begin by elaborating the notion of a criterion of identity in order to clarify what exactly is being denied when I maintain there are none. I examine the motivation of those who qualify in some way the general claim that there are synchronic and diachronic criteria of identity for every kind, then present my direct and categorical argument against such criteria. I next evaluate the objections of those who argue that rejecting criteria of identity has untenable results. These objections are ineffective, each based on the incorrect assumption that if there is no criterion of identity for a kind, the identity of an instance of that kind is independent of its qualities. I conclude by considering some of the upshots of rejecting criteria of identity and the insight doing so provides into things in general and the limits of ontological inquiry.

Conformity to Masculinity-Femininity Stereotypes and Ego Identity in Adolescents

1964 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred B. Heilbrun
Keyword(s):  
Social Role ◽  
Ego Identity ◽  
Social Reward ◽  
Cultural Stereotypes ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Criterion Of Identity

Erikson's theory of ego identity was explored by relating a masculinity-femininity measure to perceived social role consistency (RC), one criterion of identity. Male adolescents whose behaviors tended to conform to cultural stereotypes of masculinity showed higher RC than less masculine males. This was consistent with the hypothesis that social reward for conformity should tend to strengthen interpersonal habits, whereas social punishment for nonconformity should have a weakening effect. Females who were either high or low feminine were more consistent than girls who were only moderately feminine. Combining elements of both the traditional feminine and “modern” masculine roles was considered contributory to lower RC for the latter group.

scholarly journals Speed congenics: accelerated genome recovery using genetic markers

1999 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. M. VISSCHER
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Congenic Strain ◽  
Selection Strategy ◽  
Incorrect Assumption ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Downward Bias ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Rate Of Recovery ◽  
Chromosome Segments ◽  
Marker Spacing

Genetic markers throughout the genome can be used to speed up ‘recovery’ of the recipient genome in the backcrossing phase of the construction of a congenic strain. The prediction of the genomic proportion during backcrossing depends on the assumptions regarding the distribution of chromosome segments, the population structure, the marker spacing and the selection strategy. In this study simulation was used to investigate the rate of recovery of the recipient genome for a mouse, Drosophila and Arabidopsis genome. It was shown that an incorrect assumption of a binomial distribution of chromosome segments, and failing to take account of a reduction in variance in genomic proportion due to selection, can lead to a downward bias of up to two generations in the estimation of the number of generations required for the formation of a congenic strain.

How to monitor your safety instrumented system performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 761
Author(s):  
Andy Yam
Keyword(s):  
System Performance ◽  
Performance Monitoring ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Complete Solution ◽  
International Electrotechnical Commission ◽  
End User ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Incorrect Assumption ◽  
Plant Personnel ◽  
The Right

With the impending release of Edition 2 of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 61511 in Australia, it is timely to revisit the topic of safety instrumented system (SIS) performance monitoring. Operators need to monitor the performance of their SISs to ensure that design assumptions are correct. Any incorrect assumption or error introduced during operation can result in an unsafe plant situation. Questions to consider include: how do operators know their plants are adequately protected; are protection systems performing as required, and do operators need to re-assess the safety of their plant’s process vis-à-vis the implemented safety instrumented systems; what are end-user obligations; how and is it possible to meet these obligations; and what additional requirements are there, and how much more prescriptive is Edition 2? If any of the above questions are of concern, or if plant personnel are aware of their obligation to maintain and monitor the SIS during operations but are still not 100% sure if they are on the right track or need to do more, then this paper will prove useful. In addition to knowing all the requirements to comply, actual implementation and maintenance of a program to monitor the performance of SIS can prove overwhelming. Not only do you need to be adept in maintaining a database, but you also need to understand how to consolidate various critical information sources in order to make sense of all the data collected. Fortunately, there are solutions in the market to help end-users overcome these hurdles to effectively monitor SIS performance. This paper looks at some key areas that a complete solution should cover and what some of the features of such a solution are.

On Non-Eliminative Structuralism. Unlabeled Graphs as a Case Study, Part A†

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-346
Author(s):  
Hannes Leitgeb
Keyword(s):  
Graph Theory ◽  
Axiomatic Theory ◽  
Concrete Case ◽  
Graph Theoretic ◽  
Philosophical Interpretation ◽  
Criterion Of Identity

Abstract This is Part A of an article that defends non-eliminative structuralism about mathematics by means of a concrete case study: a theory of unlabeled graphs. Part A summarizes the general attractions of non-eliminative structuralism. Afterwards, it motivates an understanding of unlabeled graphs as structures sui generis and develops a corresponding axiomatic theory of unlabeled graphs. As the theory demonstrates, graph theory can be developed consistently without eliminating unlabeled graphs in favour of sets; and the usual structuralist criterion of identity can be applied successfully in graph-theoretic proofs. Part B will turn to the philosophical interpretation and assessment of the theory.

scholarly journals Strategi Bertahan Hidup Anak Jalanan : Kasus Anak Jalanan di Kota Bogor, Provinsi Jawa Barat

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurmala K. Panjaitan ◽  
Tina Suhartini
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Complex Form ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Psychological Characteristic ◽  
Turn On ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Incorrect Assumption ◽  
Empowerment Program

The objective of this research is to understand how street children build their survival of strategy to continue their living. The method used for the research is survey method conducted in Bogor city of West Java. The study reveals that three forms of survival of strategies are usually built by street children. They range from simple form, middle form up to complex form. The forms of survival of strategy are strongly related to a number of factors, namely: age, sex, education level, and the reason why the children turn on the street (socio-psychological characteristic of street children). This research found some interesting findings that could provide a useful basis for formulating empowerment program targeting to street children. The findings can help increase the accuracy of empowerment program, since it can reduce incorrect assumption when the program is to be run.

Unbearable Lightness of Being

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Øystein Linnebo
Keyword(s):  
Criterion Of Identity

This book defends an undemanding conception of objecthood according to which any acceptable criterion of identity suffices for the existence of objects governed by this criterion. Some even less demanding conceptions have been defended where not even criteria of identity are required. These ultra-thin conceptions are clarified and then criticized on two counts. First, they ascribe reference to terms that are semantically idle in the sense that their reference plays no role in the determination of the reference of more complex expressions. Second, the ultra-thin conceptions result in inexplicable relations of reference where a term is said to refer to an object although it is inexplicable why the term refers to this object rather than some other.

The Dates of the 587/6 BCE Capture and Destruction of Jerusalem

Textus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Henk de Waard
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Masoretic Text ◽  
Incorrect Assumption ◽  
Correct Date

Abstract The present article examines the dates of the 587/6 BCE capture and destruction of Jerusalem, which differ across the parallel accounts in 2 Kgs 24:18–25:21 and Jer 52:1–30. I argue that the Masoretic Text of Jer 52:6 gives the correct date of Jerusalem’s capture, even though the relevant phrase is a later insertion. In addition, I propose a new solution for the problem of the variant dates of the city’s destruction. According to this solution, the original date has been preserved by 2 Kgs 25:8, while the date given in Jer 52:12 has been influenced by an incorrect assumption about the date of the capture.

Are There Genes?

2005 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 193-210
Author(s):  
John Dupré
Keyword(s):  
Personal Identity ◽  
Sperm Donation ◽  
Dna Testing ◽  
Contemporary Culture ◽  
Recent Debate ◽  
Criterion Of Identity ◽  
Iconic Status ◽  
The Right ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Practical Sense

Contrary to one possible interpretation of my title, this paper will not advocate any scepticism or ontological deflation. My concern will rather be with how we should best think about a realm of phenomena the existence of which is in no doubt, what has traditionally been referred to as the genetic. I have no intention of questioning a very well established scientific consensus on this domain. It involves the chemical DNA, which resides in almost all our cells, which is capable of producing copies of itself that accurately reproduce a very long sequence of components, and which plays a role in the physiology of the cell which in certain basic respects is quite well understood. This substance has also achieved a remarkable iconic status in contemporary culture. It is seen as fundamental to personal identity both in the practical sense of providing a criterion of identity through DNA testing, and in the much deeper sense of being seen as, somehow, defining who we are. The latter role is illustrated, for example, by the recent debate about the right of children conceived by sperm donation to know who are their fathers.

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