Let A be a basis for N0 of some order. By an essential subset of A one means a subset P such that A\P is no longer a basis (of any order) and such that P is minimal among all subsets of A with this property. In a recent paper, Deschamps and Farhi asked whether every basis of N0 possesses some such subset. We construct, for every integer h ≥ 2, a basis of order h with no essential subsets. We al...

The essay contributes to the philosophical literature on emotions by advancing a detailed analysis of jadedness and investigating whether can be subject various standards that are often thought apply our emotional states. argues is affective experience weariness, lack care, mild disdain with some object, it crucially involves realisation such an object was previously, but no longer, significant...

There has been a longstanding question concerning the authorship of Justin’s Epitome of Pompeius Trogus’ world history, Historiae Philippicae. What was the purpose of Justin’s work? Was he merely an abbreviator, or did he view his work as a literary accomplishment? Herein the historical and historiographical contexts of the Historiae Philippicae are discussed in order to understand the ‘abbrevi...

Background and Objectives: Philosophical mentality grant an individual the ability to think critically, analyse the situation correctly, make insightful decisions, and find appropriate solutions for the problems. Evidence shows that this mental capability can also positively affect the individuals’ creativity. In the health domain, where the complexity of healthcare procedures poses challenges ...

In my article 'The impossibility of finitism: from SSK to ESK?' (Tyfield 2008), I argued that the sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK) is an important, indeed necessary, precursor of an economics of scientific knowledge (ESK), opening the way for the empirical exploration of the impact of economic factors on the production of scientific knowledge. Without SSK's arguments for the irreducible ...

Hepatic hydrothorax usually presents in association with ascites, but there are rare cases when it does not. This case helps to support the differential of hepatic hydrothorax in patients who have a history of liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and recurrent pleural effusions without ascites. We hope to support the conclusion that a patient with recurrent pleural effusions, without ascites, ...

Abstract Roger Crisp, in his book Reasons and Goodness , argues favour of de-moralizing our philosophical reflection on ethics. This paper begins by explaining what ‘de-moralizing’ means. Then the assesses Crisp’s argument for puts forward arguments against de-moralizing.

Here is what is sure to be a good piece, since it comes from a good and strong philosopher. Its title tells all -or anyway a lot. But because of the distractions of your editor's philosophical life, in particular a conference in a schloss in Bavaria after a conference in the gentler hills of Idaho, it takes its place without any words of proper introduction. Indeed without having been properly ...