We propose a novel semantic analysis of the mass/count distinction, within a new framework combining the theory of mereology with Probabilistic Type Theory with Records, Prob-TTR (Cooper et al. 2014)). While the notions akin to VAGUENESS (Chierchia 2010) and OVERLAP (Landman 2011) are needed to ground this distinction, neither on its own is sufficient to accommodate the whole range of data, esp...

In field-capital theory, people acquire economic, social and cultural capital which they deploy in social arenas known as "fields" to compete for positions of distinction and status. Competitive behaviour in these fields is of interest to marketers. Examining human behaviour through the lens of field and capital theory highlights the importance of the competition motive in explaining consumers'...

In this paper we introduce the main notions and first applications of a unified design theory. We call it “C-K theory” because it stands that a formal distinction between spaces of “Concepts” (C) and space of “Knowledge” (K) is a condition for design. This distinction has key properties: i) it identifies the oddness of “Design” when compared to problem solving approaches ; ii) it distinguishes ...

Austin introduces the idea of securing uptake in context dealing with illocution-perlocution distinction. In recent times, notion is employed by some neoaustinian scholars to argue that what triggers deontic effects (rights, duties, obligations, permissions, etc.) associated an illocution. Here, a distinction made between two kinds uptake: uptake-as-understanding and uptake-as-accepting, stance...

Synaesthesia (one sense triggering another) has recently become amenable to scientific investigation. Recent findings are reviewed. Maurer's developmental theory of synaesthesia is then discussed. The theory states that all human neonates have synaesthesia, but that by about 4 months of age the senses have become modularized to the extent that we no longer have synaesthesia. Possible ways of te...

A theory of choice under uncertainty is proposed which removes the completeness assumption from the Anscombe–Aumann formulation of Savage’s theory and introduces an inertia assumption. The inertia assumption is that there is such a thing as the status quo and an alternative is accepted only if it is preferred to the status quo. This theory is one way of giving rigorous expression to Frank Knigh...

how best to achieve the translation of research evidence into routine policy and practice remains an enduring challenge in health systems across the world. the complexities associated with changing behaviour at an individual, team, organizational and system level have led many academics to conclude that tailored, multifaceted strategies provide the most effective approach to knowledge translati...

to complete “the use theory of meaning”, paul horwich put forward a new thesis upon which some usages of a word have explanatory role and justify the overall use-regularities of that word. these specific usages have a basic acceptance property which makes them believable in user’s belief system and, like a semantic axiom, make other usages justified. but, there are still some usages that cannot...

This paper proposes re-reading famous German philosopher Carl Schmitt as a possible contributor to constructivist IR theory. It first examines Schmitt’s theories determine if his writings enable such reading. The argues that Schmitt, in fact, fulfills four criteria be considered the camp. then turns Wendt’s attempt construct systemic theory of IR. contends endeavor has certain shortcomings; and...