1. Philosophy

Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction ◽

10.1093/actrade/9780198861775.003.0001 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. xvi-10

Author(s):

Edward Craig

Keyword(s):

World View ◽

Field Of Study ◽

Short Introduction ◽

Key Questions

If philosophy is so close to us, why do many people regard it as something outlandish? ‘Philosophy: a very short introduction’ summarizes some key questions. What is philosophy for? What should we do? Philosophy is seen as a field of study, but also means simply being reflective. Our level of comfort with a school of philosophy is often related to how closely it resembles our world-view. As civilization developed and humans became more sophisticated, philosophy has become more relevant. People have often come up with compelling philosophical arguments under duress, and these arguments and solutions have changed the course of civilization.

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Religion: A Very Short Introduction

10.1093/actrade/9780190064679.001.0001 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Thomas A. Tweed

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Computer Technology ◽

Armed Conflict ◽

Stone Tools ◽

Short Introduction ◽

Global Citizen ◽

The World ◽

Recent Trends ◽

Key Questions

Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise and fair account of the vast topic of religion, incorporating insights from different scholarly fields while also respectfully representing diverse religions and varying viewpoints. Everyone who aspires to be an informed global citizen needs to understand religion, since it affects how billions around the world conduct their lives. But most overviews are too wordy or too partisan. This one focuses on the key questions: What is religion? What does it do? How is religion expressed and how has it changed? That story of change begins with the first signs of religion among ancient humans using stone tools, and it ends with modern adherents using computer technology. Religion continues to evolve, and it continues to play an important role in how people deal with recent trends and contemporary problems, from climate change to armed conflict. Religion, the author shows, is both intensifying and alleviating those problems. Religion is pulling us apart and bringing us together.

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Accent Modification for Speakers With Indian Accents: Speech Characteristics and an Assessment Framework

Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations ◽

10.1044/cds19.1.12 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 12-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Amee P. Shah

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Asian Indian ◽

The United States ◽

Assessment Framework ◽

Speech And Language ◽

Speech Characteristics ◽

Accent Modification ◽

Key Questions

In this paper, I present accent-related variations unique to Asian-Indian speakers of English in the United States and identify specific speech and language features that contribute to an “Indian accent.” I present a model to answer some key questions related to assessment of Indian accents and help set a strong foundation for accent modification services.

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