Abstract This paper proposes a methodological turn for the epistemology of disagreement, away from focusing on highly idealized cases peer disagreement and towards an increased focus simpliciter . We propose develop normative framework evaluating all as to whether something is case independently their composition—i.e., they are between peers or not. The upshot will be norm which what one should...

BACKGROUND Wood heating is recommended in several countries as a climate change (CC) adaptation measure, mainly to increase the autonomy of households during power outages due to extreme climatic events. The aim of this study was to examine various perceptions and individual characteristics associated with wood heating through a survey about CC adaptations. METHODS A telephone survey (n = 2,5...

In this paper, we study the effects of introducing contrarians in a model of Opinion Dynamics where the agents have internal continuous opinions, but exchange information only about a binary choice that is a function of their continuous opinion, the CODA model. We observe that the hung election scenario still exists here, but it is weaker and it shouldn’t be expected in every election. Finally,...

At the center of debates on deliberative democracy is the issue of how much deliberation citizens experience in their social networks. These “disagreements about disagreement” come in a variety of forms, with scholars advocating different empirical approaches (e.g., Huckfeldt, Johnson, and Sprague 2004; Mutz 2006) and coming to different substantive conclusions. We address these discrepancies b...

Thunderstorms over the Tibetan Plateau (TP), Central and Eastern China (CEC), southern foothills of Himalayas (SHF), have correlations between lightning flash rate size disagreeing with previously published negative correlation in thunderstorms different dynamics. There is a positive when comparing TP CEC thunderstorms. Compared SHF thunderstorms, much lower similar size. It explored that weake...

In this paper, we analyze the problem of first-person authority and possibility disagreement over mental states between first- third-person ascribers. We explain why discussion on matter should be preceded by empirical study actual strength, scope, restrictions to such authority. present a new in which show that type ascribed state kind interpersonal relationship speakers both influence strengt...

Abstract The relationship between the judge and parties to judicial proceedings must entail communication, including appropriate reactions, during be balanced respectful, despite different views being held. Irrespective of a disagreeing with any actions by in breach law, is supposed provide genuine sense respect. Judges thereby help realise human dignity individuals involved proceedings. Howeve...

ABSTRACT The Principal is a central actor in schools and their formal leader. public school management model (PSMM) influences his/her leadership style behaviours. This study intended to analyse Principal’s performance as leader under the current PSMM, well positive negative aspects of model. data were collected through exploratory interviews with random systematic sample 30 Principals experien...