Does Science Explain All? In the beginning there was darkness. Then there was light. Then there was consciousness. Then there were questions and then there was religion. Religions sprouted up all over the world as a response to some of humanity’s most troubling questions and fears. Why are we here? Where do we come from? Why does the world and nature act as it does? What happens when you die? Religions tended to answer all these questions with stories of gods and goddesses and other supernatural
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Explain the Platonic concept of Forms. Plato believed that reality is more than what we sense around the world (e.g. taste‚ smell‚ hear‚ see and touch)‚ he believed that behind these physical realities lies a perfect version of them in which he called Forms and that the greatest thing we can learn is to have knowledge and understanding of them. Plato’s theory means that what we can sense around us (for example a chair) is just a mere shadow of the perfect version which exists in the world of Forms
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Discrimination and prejudice are conflicting to the aims of supporting a child or young person’s development and progress. Both children and adults can behave in discriminatory ways‚ which if seen should be challenged. When working within a childcare setting‚ there should be strategies in place to challenge what is said or done. It is important to support the person who has been subject to discrimination‚ but also important to try and support the person who has been behaving in a discriminatory way
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205 - Produce Minutes of Meetings 1. Explain the purpose of different types of minutes and other meeting records Minutes are an official written statement of the motions and resolutions taken in a meeting. It is brief but a complete record of all discussions held with the members that attended the meeting. Minutes are also the official record of the proceeding of a meeting that should be needed to approve by the participating members of the meeting. An accurate written record of meetings is significantly
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A) Explain the problems of religious language. (30) Some words used within religious language may be viewed as contradictory to our inherent beliefs and logical view as human beings one example of this would be the story of the ‘virgin Mary’ as there is no logical explanation to how she gave birth. Many of the words used in religious language are also metaphysical and have no physical representation therefore it is very hard for us as humans to fully comprehend the ideas they are expressing. An
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more. The light is the main focus in this allegory: the prisoner’s knowledge is directly affected by it. 2. In lines 49-52‚ the prisoner is slowly adjusting to the real world‚ which of Plato’s 6 philosophical assumptions is being introduced here? Explain. Plato introduces his assumption that the real world can only be apprehended intellectually. The
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1. What is meant by diversity? Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. 2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of: • Interests • Beliefs • Ages • Lifestyles • Personal‚ social and cultural identities. I live in a town called Braintree in
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Final Paper SOC 220 OL Dr. Leon Geter 9/17/2014 Anne Bilben Sund I Theories of Crime and Justice II Intro In this paper‚ I aim to examine and explain different criminological categories. By looking at the link and relevance between criminology and criminal justice‚ certain different criminological theories‚ and the understanding of rational choice and deterrence theory‚ I wish to communicate why criminology and criminal justice is important to understand and further prevent crime. In an
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Briefly explain the reasons of application of halls. Explain why you are suitable to HKU’s hall life. Specify additional information if any related to home living environment and/or travelling not covered or mentioned in Section C and D above: Since my family size is a bit big‚ we need to share rooms and facilities. Thus‚ our living condition is rather crowded. On the other hand‚ commuting time to school is time-consuming and long (more than one hour and forty-five minutes). I have to ride minibus
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Learning Reflections 1 Assessment In your own words explain what approaches to learning are and explain the three approaches used in the ASSIST. The theory that students take different approaches to learning‚ based on how they perceive the objectives of what they are studying‚ is known simply as approaches to learning. There are three approaches that students are inclined to take: deep learning approach‚ strategic learning approach and surface learning approach. Students who take the deep learning
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