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3 hours ago · Here, for example, the sub-field of Political Theory should be mentioned. Particularly normative theories of politics play a role when it comes to the meaning and interpretation of human rights and the critical, intercultural dialogue on human rights, especially when they explicitly deal with human rights. This is shown not least by the lively ...
3 hours ago · Citizenship education was defined by the Council of Europe policy document Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education, as one that empowers individuals to ‘exercise and defend their democratic rights and responsibilities in society, to value diversity and to play an active part in democratic life, with a view to the promotion and protection of democracy and the rule of ...
3 hours ago · Abstract. This chapter reviews the “wisdom of crowds” through the lens of social psychology. Early research on social influence cast a pessimistic light on whether collectives can be wise. The famous Asch (1955) studies left the impression that collective judgment is easily harmed since individuals conform too readily to what others say.
1 day ago · Wesleyan-Arminian theology stresses missional living as normative for Methodist Christians. In particular, ordinands were asked by John Wesley "Will you visit from house to house?" with the assumed answer being "yes" as door-to-door evangelism was the expectation of Methodist clergy for the purpose of reaching people outside the walls of churches.
1 day ago · v. t. e. Equal opportunity is a state of fairness in which individuals are treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences, except when particular distinctions can be explicitly justified. [1] For example, the intent of equal employment opportunity is that the important jobs in an organization should go to the ...
1 day ago · Soul. Artist’s depiction of a human soul leaving the body. In many religious and philosophical traditions, the soul is the non-material essence of a person, which includes one's identity, personality, and memories, an immaterial aspect or essence of a living being that is believed to be able to survive physical death.
3 hours ago · Summary. While the High Court’s directive to the Manipur government to submit its recommendation on the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list was the immediate trigger for the violence between the Meiteis and the Kukis, anger against the Meitei-dominated state government was simmering amongst the Kuki community for quite some time.
