Search for dissertations about: "understanding others"

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  2. 1. Rationality and Cultural Understanding

    Author : Tove Österman; Sören Stenlund; Pär Segerdahl; David Cockburn; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; rationality; relativism; logic; understanding; morality; truth; culture; context; Davidson; MacIntyre; Winch.; Theoretical philosophy; Teoretisk filosofi;

    Abstract : In this dissertation I criticize a common conception of rationality prevalent in analytic philosophy. Rationality is here often seen as a purely cognitive, inner phenomenon which is static and universal, detached from any moral or cultural aspects of human life. READ MORE

  4. 2. Understanding unequal outcomes : Studies on gender, social status and foreignness

    Author : Emma von Essen; Astri Muren; Magnus Johannesson; Lise Vesterlund; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; individual preferences; discrimination; gender; status; foreignness; Economics; nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : In economics there are two main domains of explanation for understanding unequal outcomes. The first considers differences in individual preferences, while the second concerns differences in how individuals are treated.Part I of the thesis comprises four articles pertaining to the first explanation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Understanding in Healthcare Organisations- a prerequisite for development

    Author : Eva Henriksen; Bengt Fridlund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health services research; understanding; elderly care services; healthcare organisations; complex adaptive system; gender; power; care structures; care processes and care outcomes; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health and medical services in society; Hälso- och sjukvård i samhället; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

    Abstract : This study proposes that poor understanding of the structures, processes and outcomes of organisations seriously hampers collaboration between professional groups in care organisations. Three care settings were investigated: follow-up of patients with heart disease, an intensive care unit and care services for older people. READ MORE

  6. 4. Product Representations Exploring Computer-Based Technologies and Customers' Understanding of Product Concepts

    Author : Mikael Söderman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product concepts; product representation knowledge; product knowledge; customer communication; product development; product representations; understanding;

    Abstract : A large proportion of new products does not succeed on the market. One explanation is that companies have misinterpreted, or not succeeded in identifying the needs and requirements of their customers. READ MORE

  7. 5. Predictive Eye Movements During Action Observation in Infancy : Understanding the Processes Behind Action Prediction

    Author : Dorota Green; Gustaf Gredebäck; Claes von Hofsten; Bennet I. Bertenthal; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Action prediction; action understanding; eye movements; eye-tracking; culture; infnacy; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Being able to predict the goal of other people’s actions is an important aspect of our daily lives. This ability allows us to interact timely with others and adjust our behaviour appropriately.The general aim of the present thesis was to explore which processes best explain our ability to predict other people’s action goals during development. READ MORE