Search for dissertations about: "Causal Exclusion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Causal Exclusion.

2. 1. Causal after all : a model of mental causation for dualists

   Author : Bram Vaassen; Pär Sundström; Torfinn Thomesen Huvenes; Gunnar Björnsson; David Papineau; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Mental Causation; Dualism; Non-Reductionism; Causal Exclusion; Causation; Interventionism; Negative Causation; Omissions; Neo-Russellianism; Causation and Physics;

   Abstract : In this dissertation, I develop and defend a model of causation that allows for dualist mental causation in worlds where the physical domain is physically complete.In Part I, I present the dualist ontology that will be assumed throughout the thesis and identify two challenges for models of mental causation within such an ontology: the exclusion worry and the common cause worry. READ MORE

4. 2. From Exclusion to Extremism : The Role of Significance Loss and Identity in the Radicalization Process

   Author : Holly Knapton; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Exclusion; Radicalization; identity; Loss of significance; Extremism;

   Abstract : The present thesis aims to examine the causal role of social exclusion within theradicalization process and further to explore moderating and mediating factors. In recent years there has been a move away from trying to understand who is at risk of becoming an extremist, to exploring what makes someone at risk. READ MORE

5. 3. Essays in Empirical Labor Economics

   Author : Thomas Hofmarcher; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; health; vacation; holiday; working time; poverty; education; compulsory schooling; social exclusion; household specialization; sexual orientation; same-sex couples;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to empirical research in labor economics. It consists of three self-contained papers.The first paper, The Effect of Paid Vacation on Health: Evidence from Sweden, analyzes the causal effect of paid vacation on health. READ MORE

6. 4. Gaming Interaction : Conversations and Competencies in Internet Cafés

   Author : Björn Sjöblom; Karin Aronsson; Jonas Linderoth; Elisabeth Keating; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Computer gaming; interaction; ethnomethodology; peer group; informal learning; identity; competence; internet café; Datorspelande; interaktion; etnometodologi; kamratgrupp; informellt lärande; identitet; kompetens; internetcafé; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

   Abstract : The dissertation analyzes interaction in adolescents’ computer gaming. Through the use of video recordings in internet cafés, players’ communicative practices are illuminated. Ethnomethodological and interaction analytical perspectives are used to explicate the participants’ methods for meaning-making in the gaming. READ MORE

7. 5. Environmental management systems : policy implementation and environmental effects

   Author : Thomas Zobel; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

   Abstract : Corporate environmental management is becoming less driven by regulatory compliance and more driven by corporate strategy. In order to gain competitive advantage, systematically assure regulatory compliance and develop more efficient operations an increasing number of organisation adopt the environmental management system (EMS) tool. READ MORE