Being a foundationalist, Descartes needs to destroy the foundations of his beliefs so that in his Meditations he will be able to build upon new foundations of undeniable and self evident truths. In order to do this Descartes must first find a valid argument that will allow him to doubt his foundation beliefs and in…
In his early years of writing, Karl Marx’s ideas were similar to American Pragmatism, especially his ideas about epistemology. He defines truth in a pragmatic fashion and explains cognition in terms of practical needs of the human being. While some of his ideas were not followed to their logical conclusion, nor made sense, the fundamentals…
Family Law – the area of private law that governs relations among members of the family that includes: Divorce – a legal procedure ends marriage, the steps are similar to civil procedures. Spousal support – another word for alimony and is a legal obligation to provide financial support to ones spouse from the other spouse…
A contract is a written agreement between parties which outlines the promises between them, held enforceable by law. Types of Contracts Contract under seal: A contracts with the requirement of a seal which recognises the acceptance of the agreement and the consequences if there is a breach in the contract. Express Contract: A contracts which…
Section 6 states: 1 )Every Canadian citizen has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada. 2) Every citizen of Canada and every person who has the status of a permanent resident of Canada has the right: A) to move and to take up residence in any province B) to pursue the gaining of…
Section 11 of the Charter guarantees every individual certain rights when they are charged with a criminal offence. Section 11 applies to all types of offences (criminal, quasi-criminal, and regulatory offences). Section 11 protects individuals who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system, from the moment they are charged until their matter is resolved.…
Legal Rights: Life, Liberty & Security of person 7. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof expect in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. The wording of section 7 says that it applies to “everyone”. This includes all people within Canada…
In order to depict in a short space of time, a conflict that will hold the attention of the audience or reader, and evoke a progressively strong emotional response, a dramatist (or novelist) must plan the structure and the dialogue of his or her play (or novel) with great care. Every conversation, aside, soliloquy, action,…
Definition: The school of thought that believes that the only source of law is written law that is adopted, practiced and enforced in society by the government and legal systems. Principles: Written – so that all citizen known their obligations, rights and consequences Curb judicial discretion – preventing emotional involvement Important Contributors: Jeremy Bentham –…
No international definition; each jurisdiction has their own definition Within Canada Considered to be officers of the court Capable of obtaining a license At higher levels, able to represent clients in small cases Can provide legal services to the public Long and demanding work schedules Increased responsibility and stress Greater amount of prestige Within The…
Definitions 1. The Living Tree Doctrine: a framework or set of rules in Canadian law used to interpret the Canadian constitution. It states that the constitution is organic and adapts as times change, so it must be read it a progressive way. 2. Originalism: the view that the primary intent of the authors and the original significance…
What is it? Small Claims Court is a branch of the superior court of justice, and is considered civil law Claims must not exceed $25,000 Must be within 6 years since the debt arose Plaintiffs and defendants represent themselves in court Cases could either be for claims for money owed under agreement or claims for…
Theory: That all children develop certain behavioural characteristics that are dependent on whether they are youngest, middle, oldest or only children. The Only Child: Keen on facts, ideas and details A ‘mover and shaker’ in their work Unforgiving and demanding Doesn’t handle criticism well Lonely and spoiled The Youngest Child: Likes entertaining and showing off…
1. Return Address (Letter Head) The return address is necessary for the receiver of the letter to know where to send a reply. 2. Date Line The date line is the line that indicates that date the letter was keyed. 3. Inside Address The inside address is the name and address of the recipient of…
1. You can always tell when someone is experiencing a mental illness. MYTH: Not all people who look or act differently are mentally ill. Some people who exhibit eccentric behaviour and mannerisms do so as a matter of choice and not because of mental illness. 2. People with mental illnesses are to blame for their…
1. MYTH Teens and suicide are more closely linked than expected. Many young people know of other young people who have seriously considered suicide, made a suicide plan attempted or committed suicide. 2. MYTH Talking calmly about suicide, without showing fear or making judgments, can bring relief to someone who is feeling terribly isolated. A…
A conductor is a substance in which electrons can move freely from one atom to another. An insulator is a substance in which electrons cannot move from one atom to another. Common Conductors and Insulators Good Conductors Fair Conductors Good Insulators (Non-conductors) Silver Carbon Oil Copper Human body Fur Gold Moist human skin Silk Aluminum…
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman can be seen as an eulogy of a dreamer, which depicts one man’s tragic life and death as he tries to bring his family into grace. Miller does, however, also uses this play to express underlying themes and ideas. Reading Death of a Salesman from the starting point of…
Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place? Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam. Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes place inside Rat Kiley’s head. This isn’t to declare the story false; instead, one should examine…
Before 1954 there were 3 distinct music areas. R&B, country and pop. Music stations usually played one type of music so listeners could easily find what type they wanted. Pop had 4 major recording companies. RCA, Columbia, becca and Mercury. These companies had very good connection and could make a small band very big! Pop…
