Search for dissertations about: "Filosofiämnen"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 53 swedish dissertations containing the word Filosofiämnen.

  2. 16. Trusting and Taking Risks : a Philosophical Inquiry

    Author : Madeleine Hayenhjelm; Sven Ove Hansson; Johannes Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; beliefs; comfortable defocusing; disposition; power; public trust; risk; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : This dissertation is a philosophical contribution to the theories on trust and on risk communication. The importance of trust in risk communication has been argued for and empirically studied since the 80s. However, there is little agreement on the notion of trust and the precise function of trust. READ MORE

  4. 17. Reading fleck : Questions on philosophy and science

    Author : Eva Hedfors; Sven Ove Hansson; Germund Hesslow; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ludwik Fleck; Wassermann reaction; Informed consent; Buchenwald studies; Human experimentation; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : The present thesis is based on a scientifically-informed, contextualized and historicized reading of Ludwik Fleck. In addition to his monograph, the material studied includes his additional philosophical writings, his internationally-published scientific articles and two, thus-far-unstudied postwar Polish papers related to his Buchenwald experiences. READ MORE

  5. 18. The reading of Ludwig Fleck sources and context

    Author : Eva Hedfors; Sven Ove Hansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ludwig Fleck; Wassermann reaction; thought style; Denkstil; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : The present thesis is based on a scientifically informed reading of Fleck. In addition to the monograph, the material includes his additional philosophical writings and also his internationally published scientific articles. The sources provided by Fleck have been traced back to the time of their origin. READ MORE

  6. 19. Ethical aspects of risk management

    Author : Hélène Hermansson; Sven Ove Hansson; Johannes Persson; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Risk; risk management; consistency; ethics; rights; cost-benefit; interpersonal weighing; decision-procedure; informed consent; NIMBY; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : The subject of this thesis is ethical aspects of risk management. It is argued that a model for risk management needs to be developed that acknowledges several ethical aspects and most crucial among these, the individual’s right not to be unfairly exposed to risks. READ MORE

  7. 20. Rights at Risk : Ethical Issues in Risk Management

    Author : Hélène Hermansson; Sven Ove Hansson; Jonathan Wolff; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Risk; risk management; consistency; ethics; rights; cost-benefit; interpersonal weighing; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

    Abstract : he subject of this thesis is ethical aspects of decision-making concerning social risks. It is argued that a model for risk management must acknowledge several ethical aspects and, most crucial among these, the individual’s right not to be unfairly exposed to risks. READ MORE