April 20, 2017
Schmitt’s Critique Of Kelsenian Normativism
Abstract The aim of this paper is to underline the relevance of Schmitt’s critique of Kelsenian normativism in the context of today’s debate about the…
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April 20, 2017
Legal Norms And Normativity: An Essay In Genealogy
Abstract This book offers a ‘genealogical’ explanation of law’s normativity. The term ‘genealogical’ conveys a commitment to a non-metaphysical type of enquiry. While it explains…
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April 20, 2017
Making Law Bind: Legal Normativity As A Dynamic Concept
Abstract If ever there were an opportunity to ‘spring-clean’ jurisprudence of its most cumbersome words, ‘normativity’ would be high on the list. It sounds ugly,…
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April 19, 2017
Drafting A Constitution For ‘A Country Of Words’ 1
Abstract “We have a country of words. Speak speak so I can put my road on the stone of a stone. We have a country…
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April 19, 2017
From Constitutional Words To Statehood: The Case For Palestine
Abstract A lot of dreams have been invested in the Palestinian constitution. Its ambitious provisions promise a socially progressive, inclusive and tolerant State. Yet, today,…
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April 19, 2017
The Responses Of Medical General Practitioners To Unreasonable Patient Demands For Antibiotics: A Study Of Medical Ethics Using Immersive Virtual RealityVIRTUAL REALITY
Abstract Abstract Background Dealing with insistent patient demand for antibiotics is an all too common part of a General Practitioner’s daily routine. This study explores…
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April 19, 2017
Contrasting Effects Of Strong Ties On SIR And SIS Processes In Temporal Networks
Abstract Most real networks are characterized by connectivity patterns that evolve in time following complex, non-Markovian, dynamics. Here we investigate the impact of this ubiquitous…
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April 19, 2017
Individual Biases, Cultural Evolution, And The Statistical Nature Of Language Universals: The Case Of Colour Naming Systems
Abstract Language universals have long been attributed to an innate Universal Grammar. An alternative explanation states that linguistic universals emerged independently in every language in…
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April 19, 2017
Emergence Of Consensus In A Multi-Robot Network: From Abstract Models To Empirical Validation
Abstract Consensus dynamics in decentralised multiagent systems are subject to intense studies, and several different models have been proposed and analyzed. Among these, the naming…
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April 19, 2017
Temporal Correlations In Social Multiplex Networks
Abstract Social interactions are composite, involve different communication layers and evolve in time. However, a rigorous analysis of the whole complexity of social networks has…
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