Descriptive Metaphysics

Author(s):  
Leemon B. McHenry

Strawson’s famous distinction between descriptive and revisionary metaphysics describes two different methodological approaches to the question of fundamental ontology. This chapter focuses mainly on the origin of the descriptive enterprise in Aristotle’s metaphysics and examines Whitehead and Quine’s criticisms of this approach to the formulation of a viable conceptual scheme for modern physics. The project of descriptive metaphysics and the concept of substance are rejected on both scientific and philosophical grounds.

Ekonomika APK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 321 (7) ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
Iryna Koshkalda ◽  
Alona Riasnianska

The purpose of the article is to substantiate and highlight theoretical provisions and methodological approaches to the formation of conceptual principles of the bio-oriented economy and establish its role in the context of sustainable development. Research methods. The methods used: abstract-logical - in the study of the essence of the concept of "bio-oriented economy and in substantiation of theoretical provisions for the formation of the concept of bio-oriented economy; analysis and synthesis - in establishing the place of bio-oriented economy in the context of sustainable development; monographic - the study of scientific works of Ukrainian and foreign scientists on bio-oriented economy; graphic - for visual display of research results. Research results. The theoretical provisions and methodological approaches to the formation of the concept of a bio-oriented economy, as well as its place in the context of sustainable development, are generalized. Scientific novelty. The concept of bio-oriented economics has become further developed, the purpose of the implementation of which in the context of sustainable development is recognized to satisfy the demand and needs of society in the process of realization in the biomass market produced on the basis of a bio oriented economy. Under the conditions of effective development of the bio-oriented economy, global goals will be achieved, namely: the issue of food security has been resolved, the rational use of natural resources, promoting the ecologization of production processes, that is, achieved goals of sustainable development. Practical significance. The conceptual scheme, which provides the possibility of implementing and effective development of a bio-oriented economy in the context of sustainable development, is proposed. Figs.: 2. Refs.: 21.


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Alberts ◽  
Christopher Harshaw ◽  
Gregory E. Demas ◽  
Cara L. Wellman ◽  
Ardythe L. Morrow

Abstract We identify the significance and typical requirements of developmental analyses of the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) in parents, offspring, and parent-offspring relations, which have particular importance for neurobehavioral outcomes in mammalian species, including humans. We call for a focus on behavioral measures of social-emotional function. Methodological approaches to interpreting relations between the microbiota and behavior are discussed.


GeroPsych ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Röcke ◽  
Annette Brose

Whereas subjective well-being remains relatively stable across adulthood, emotional experiences show remarkable short-term variability, with younger and older adults differing in both amount and correlates. Repeatedly assessed affect data captures both the dynamics and stability as well as stabilization that may indicate emotion-regulatory processes. The article reviews (1) research approaches to intraindividual affect variability, (2) functional implications of affect variability, and (3) age differences in affect variability. Based on this review, we discuss how the broader literature on emotional aging can be better integrated with theories and concepts of intraindividual affect variability by using appropriate methodological approaches. Finally, we show how a better understanding of affect variability and its underlying processes could contribute to the long-term stabilization of well-being in old age.


1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias M. Mueller ◽  
Terence W. Picton ◽  
Scott Makeig ◽  
Livio Narici ◽  
John W. Rohrbaugh ◽  
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