the aim of the present paper is to sbo» that anti-realism in science, 1vhich has a1;guab/y become more fashionable in recentyears, contrary to tuha: its proponents assert, cannot make use of quantum mechanics and its impressiue achievements as a frump card in justifying its claims. i will argue that scientific anti-realism far from providing scientific communiry with a progressive methodologica...

In this paper we introduce a form of cooperation among agents based on exchanging sets of rules. In principle, the approach extends to agent societies a feature which is proper of human societies, i.e., the cultural transmission of abilities. However, acquiring knowledge from untrustworthy agents should be avoided, and the new knowledge should be evaluated according to its usefulness. After dis...

In allegories polysemy relates not only to the context and the audience’s understanding but also to the structural characters of these texts. This paper investigates the function of structural and narrative properties in the creation of multiple interpretations of an allegory. Focusing on the events and following a unique story-line is the most important trait in helping to read the alleg...

In this paper we consider a t ime offl ight range finder which greatly reduces the correspondence and disparity problems associated with stereo ranging techniques. W e present a model for an optical range finder which is capable of detecting untrustworthy range data which results when the optical beam is split between objects of differing range and/or surface reflectivity. W e demonstrate a det...

Objective: Many behavioral problems are resulting from inappropriate parenting styles and inattention to behavioral-emotional difficulties in childhood. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between parenting styles and dimensions of children's maladaptive behaviors. Methods: 120 six-year old boys, who were enrolled in the first grade of elementary school, were selecte...