Abstract: The anthropic fine-tuning of the cosmos refers to the claim that the laws of nature, the constants of physics, and the initial conditions of the universe must be set to an enormous degree of precision for life to exist. Three major responses have been offered to this fine-tuning: the multiverse explanation; theism; and the claim that it is just a brute fact that requires no further ex...

Recent years have witnessed a rather vibrant debate about Grice’s cancellability test. To demonstrate the validity of test, this essay provides critical review debate, covering sarcasm objection, intentionality objection and entailment objection. It is found that bone contention versus non-cancellability concerns its approach, scope feasibility, test survives these objections relatively unscath...

one of the characteristics of pecuniary claims at the time of submitting the lawsuit is obligation of the plaintiff to mention the value of relief sought. the amount of relief sought plays a key role in the lawsuit which determines the competent court, the possibility of appeals. basically, the value of relief is determined by the plaintiff which may be protested by the defendant. this protest ...

Abstract The Monster Objection has often been considered one of the main reasons to explore non-standard mereological views, such as hylomorphism. Still, it rarely discussed and then only in a cursory fashion. This paper fills this gap by offering first thorough assessment objection. It argues that different metaphysical stances, presentism three- four-dimensionalism, provide ways undermining

Southern Brazilian rivers and streams have been intensively affected by human activities, especially agriculture and the release of untreated domestic sewage. However, data about the aquatic macroinvertebrates in these streams are scarce and limited to only certain groups. In addition, studies focusing on the structure and spatial distribution of these communities are lacking. This study analyz...

The practice of prenatal screening for disability is sometimes objected to because of the hurt and offence such practices may cause to people currently living with disabilities. This objection is commonly termed "the expressivist objection". In response to the objection it is standardly claimed that disabilities are analogous to illnesses. And just as it would be implausible to suppose reductio...

“Conscience clause” legislation has proliferated in recent years, extending the legal rights of health care professionals to cite their personal religious or moral beliefs as a reason to opt out of performing specific procedures or caring for particular patients. Physicians can refuse to perform abortions or in vitro fertilization. Nurses can refuse to aid in end-of-life care. Pharmacists can r...