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A multidisciplinary approach to a novel artificial intelligence system for an affective robot is presented in this paper. The general objective of the system is to develop a robotic system which strives to achieve a high level of emotional bond between humans and robot by exploring human love. Such a relationship is a contingent process of attraction, affection and att...

Description The Goddess is all around us: Her face is reflected in the burgeoning new growth of every ensuing spring; her power is evident in the miracle of conception and childbirth and in the newborn's cry as it searches for the nurturing breast; we glimpse her in the alluring beauty of youth, in the incredible power of sexual attraction, in the affection of family gatherings, and in the gent...

When Jerusalem fell in the Battle of Hattin in 1187, a drastic shift occurred in Crusading mentality that had repercussions throughout Europe. Since the call of the First Crusade in 1095 by Pope Urban II, the fundamental motivator and goal of the movement was Jerusalem.AcrossWestern Europe, mobilization occurred in kings and peasants alike. Enthusiasm swept through the classes, leading to massi...

The notion that “human beings”, mainstream humanity, is best conceived as “in the image and likeness of God” has an effect even on secular philosophers, scientists farmers, despite our understanding humanity only one twig within a larger evolutionary bush. Even if it taken seriously, does not license most current exploitation. Nor merely “contractual” theory rights duties support denial proper ...

1. Destiny of Man This much will, I think, have been proven firmly enough one day: that the universe were the work of an Infinite Understanding, and were designed according to an excellent plan. Just as it now flows from the design into reality through the almighty influence of divine power, and all powers are active and act on each other, like strings of a thousandvoiced instrument sounding to...

trust in god is a key concept in islamic ethics and mysticism. relying on the qur`an, the ethicists have advised muslims to realize this concept in their personal and social life. mystics treat it as one of the mystical stages passing through which is a must for every wayfarer. our written literature on ethics and mysticism frequently repeats the necessity of taking it into consideration. the n...