In this paper the problems in deontic logic around contrary to duty obligations are used to conduct a study in basic normative ontology. Three causes of the problems around contrary to duty obligations are identified, that is 1) the attempt to analyze obligations in terms of what is ideally the case, 2) the application of deontic inheritance to the presuppositions of obligations, and 3) the fai...

This essay explores a number of issues central to value-based yet positivist conception law and legal interpretation. In particular, after some reflections on whether in what sense theory can be considered axiologically and/or methodologically superior, classic the interpretation are discussed: distinctions noetic versus dianoetic interpretation, interpretatio legis iuris, simple difficult case...

The purpose of this technical report is to provide pediatricians with an understanding of past crises within the professional liability insurance industry, the difficulties of the tort system, and alternative strategies for resolving malpractice disputes that have been applied to medical malpractice actions. Through this report, pediatricians will gain a technical understanding of common altern...

In recent years, wildlife conservation has attracted great public attention. However, substantial distinctions can be found in the prevailing concepts of wildlife conservation, particularly with the recent notion that emphasizes animal rights. Wildlife welfare and wildlife rights are not synonymous, with welfare more compatible with the reasonable and legal utilization of wildlife. The key to s...

This article is devoted to the study of defining terrorism concept as a multifaceted social phenomenon, which dangerous in its essence. There are considered different approaches definition and understanding from scientific literature. The author emphasizes that analysis this extremely complex issue shows there multitude interpretations subject various definitions field. In specialized literatur...

In this paper I first aim to identify, from a perspective mindful of both analytic and Continental traditions, the central normative issues at stake in the various debates concerning commodification in law. Although there now exists a wealth of thoughtful literature in this area, I often find myself disoriented within the webs of moral criteria used to analyze the increasingly ubiquitous practi...

overview about a specific group of users. It is a conglomeration of the analysis results of multiple users in various contexts. The persona use case consists of a description of the user group and the variations depending on the educational status and their context of work (e.g. physician in practice, head physician in a hospital or practice). It also includes impacts of the work environment, r...