Knowledge of Life Today
Knowledge of Life Today

Author: Jean Gayon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1786303655

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Knowledge of Life Today presents the thoughts of Jean Gayon, a major philosopher of science in France who is recognized across the Atlantic, especially for his work in philosophy and the history of life sciences. The book is structured around Gayon's personal answers to questions put forward by Victor Petit. This approach combines scientific rigor and risk-taking in answers that go back to the fundamentals of the subject. As well as the relationship between philosophy and the history of science, Gayon discusses the main questions of the history and philosophy of biology that marked his intellectual journey: Darwin, evolutionary biology, genetics and molecular biology, human evolution, and various aspects of the relationship between biology and society in contemporary times (racism, eugenics, biotechnology, biomedicine, etc.).

Knowledge of Life
Knowledge of Life

Author: Georges Canguilhem

Publisher: Forms of Living

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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As the work of thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Fran ois Jacob, Louis Althusser, and Pierre Bourdieu demonstrates, Georges Canguilhem has exerted tremendous influence on the philosophy of science and French philosophy more generally. In Knowledge of Life, a book that spans twenty years of his essays and lectures, Canguilhem offers a series of epistemological histories that seek to establish and clarify the stakes, ambiguities, and emergence of philosophical and biological concepts that defined the rise of modern biology. How do transformations in biology and modern medicine shape conceptions of life? How do philosophical concepts feed into biological ideas and experimental practices, and how are they themselves transformed? How does knowledge "undo the experience of life so as to help man remake what life has made without him, in him or outside of him?" Knowledge of Life is Canguilhem's effort to explain how the movements of knowledge and life come to rest upon each other. Published at the dawn of the genetic revolution and still pertinent today, the book tackles the history of cell theory, the conceptual moves toward and away from mechanical understandings of the organism, the persistence of vitalism, and the nature of normality in science and its objects.

Knowledge of Self
Knowledge of Self

Author: Supreme Understanding

Publisher: Supreme Design Publishing

Published: 2009-07-30

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13:

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Do you know who - and what - you are? Do you know who you're meant to be? Do you know how to find the answers to questions like these? Knowledge of Self is the result of a process of self-discovery, but few of us know where to begin when we're ready to start looking deeper. Although self-actualization is the highest of all human needs, it is said that only 5% of people ever attain this goal. In the culture of the Nation of Gods and Earths, commonly known as the Five Percent, students are instructed that they must first learn themselves, then their worlds, and then what they must do in order to transform their world for the better. This often intense process has produced thousands of revolutionary thinkers in otherwise desperate environments, where poverty and hopelessness dominate. Until now, few mainstream publications have captured the brilliant yet practical perspectives of these luminary men and women. Knowledge of Self: A Collection of Writings on the Science of Everything in Life presents the thoughts of Five Percenters, both young and old, male and female, from all over the globe, in their own words. Through essays, poems, and even how-to articles, this anthology presents readers with an accurate portrait of what the Five Percent study and teach, as well as sound direction on how to answer timeless questions like: Who am I, and why am I here? Why is there so much injustice in the world, and what can be done about it? Who is God and where on Earth is he? How do I improve myself without losing myself? Why are people of color in the situations they're in? What can we do about the global problems of racism and poverty?

The Knowledge
The Knowledge

Author: Lewis Dartnell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0143127047

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How would you go about rebuilding a technological society from scratch? If our technological society collapsed tomorrow what would be the one book you would want to press into the hands of the postapocalyptic survivors? What crucial knowledge would they need to survive in the immediate aftermath and to rebuild civilization as quickly as possible? Human knowledge is collective, distributed across the population. It has built on itself for centuries, becoming vast and increasingly specialized. Most of us are ignorant about the fundamental principles of the civilization that supports us, happily utilizing the latest—or even the most basic—technology without having the slightest idea of why it works or how it came to be. If you had to go back to absolute basics, like some sort of postcataclysmic Robinson Crusoe, would you know how to re-create an internal combustion engine, put together a microscope, get metals out of rock, or even how to produce food for yourself? Lewis Dartnell proposes that the key to preserving civilization in an apocalyptic scenario is to provide a quickstart guide, adapted to cataclysmic circumstances. The Knowledge describes many of the modern technologies we employ, but first it explains the fundamentals upon which they are built. Every piece of technology rests on an enormous support network of other technologies, all interlinked and mutually dependent. You can’t hope to build a radio, for example, without understanding how to acquire the raw materials it requires, as well as generate the electricity needed to run it. But Dartnell doesn’t just provide specific information for starting over; he also reveals the greatest invention of them all—the phenomenal knowledge-generating machine that is the scientific method itself. The Knowledge is a brilliantly original guide to the fundamentals of science and how it built our modern world.

Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases XXIII
Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases XXIII

Author: J. Henno

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2012-01-18

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 160750992X

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Information modelling and knowledge bases have become hot topics, not only in academic communities concerned with information systems and computer science, but also wherever information technology is applied in the world of business. This book presents the proceedings of the 21st European-Japanese Conference on Information Modelling and Knowledge Bases (EJC 2011), held in Tallinn, Estonia, in June 2011. The EJC conferences provide a worldwide forum for researchers and practitioners in the field to exchange results and experiences achieved in computer science and related disciplines such as conceptual analysis, design and specification of information systems, multimedia information modelling, multimedia systems, software engineering, knowledge and process management, cross cultural communication and context modelling. Attention is also paid to theoretical disciplines including cognitive science, artificial intelligence, logic, linguistics and analytical philosophy. The selected papers (16 full papers, 9 short papers, 2 papers based on panel sessions and 2 on invited presentations), cover a wide range of topics, including database semantics, knowledge representation, software engineering, www information management, context-based information retrieval, ontology, image databases, temporal and spatial databases, document data management, process management, cultural modelling and many others. Covering many aspects of system modelling and optimization, this book will be of interest to all those working in the field of information modelling and knowledge bases.

Methods and Tools for Effective Knowledge Life-Cycle-Management
Methods and Tools for Effective Knowledge Life-Cycle-Management

Author: Alain Bernard

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 3540784314

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Knowledge Management is a wide, critical and strategic issue for all the com- nies, from the SMEs to the most complex organizations. The key of competiti- ness is knowledge, because of the necessity of reactivity, flexibility, agility and innovation capacities. Knowledge is difficult to measure itself but what is visible, this is the way of improving products, technologies and enterprise organizations. During the last four years, based on the experience of most of the best experts around the World, CIRP (The International Academy for Production Engineering) has decided to prepare and structure a Network of Excellence (NoE) proposal. The European Community accepted to found the VRL-KCiP (Virtual Research La- ratory – Knowledge Community in Production). As its name indicates it, the aim of this NoE was really to build a «Knowledge Community in Production ». This was possible and realistic because the partners were representative of the most important universities in Europe and also because of strong partnerships with laboratories far from Europe (Japan, Australia, South Africa, USA, etc...). Based on such powerful partnership, the main issue was to help European manufacturing industry to define and structure the strategic knowledge in order to face the strategic worldwide challenges. Manufacturing in Europe currently has two essential aspects: 1. It has to be knowledge intensive given the European demands for high-tech products and services (e.g. electronics, medicines).

The Education You Missed: Essential Knowledge for Life
The Education You Missed: Essential Knowledge for Life

Author: Shu Chen Hou

Publisher: KOKOSHUNGSAN®

Published:

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Unlock Your Full Potential and Bridge the Gap in Your Education! Are you tired of feeling like there are critical pieces missing from your education? Do you want to equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in every aspect of life? Look no further! "The Education You Missed: Essential Knowledge for Life" is here to revolutionize your learning journey and empower you to succeed! Fill the Gaps in Your Education: Traditional education often falls short in preparing us for the real world. Our book is specifically designed to bridge those gaps, equipping you with the practical knowledge and skills that are essential for personal and professional success. Say goodbye to feeling unprepared and hello to a world of endless opportunities! Unlock the Secrets to Success: Discover a treasure trove of knowledge across various areas, including effective communication, financial literacy, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, health and well-being, technology and digital literacy, cultural competence, personal growth, and so much more. Unleash your true potential and become a well-rounded individual capable of conquering any challenge! Embrace Lifelong Learning: Education doesn't end with a degree. Embrace the power of lifelong learning and equip yourself with the tools to adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With "The Education You Missed," you'll discover practical strategies for continuous personal development, adaptability, and success. Open the door to new possibilities and unlock your full potential! Limited Time Offer: For a limited time only, we are offering "The Education You Missed: Essential Knowledge for Life" at an exclusive discounted price. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future and gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in every aspect of life. Take advantage of this limited-time offer before it's gone! Risk-Free Investment: We are so confident in the value "The Education You Missed" will bring to your life that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply let us know, and we will refund your investment. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority. Invest in Your Future Now: Don't let gaps in your education hold you back from reaching your full potential. Take control of your learning journey, bridge the knowledge gap, and equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skills for success. Invest in "The Education You Missed: Essential Knowledge for Life" today and unlock a world of opportunities! Limited Time Offer - Act Now to Transform Your Future!