Search for dissertations about: "principles of evidence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 102 swedish dissertations containing the words principles of evidence.

  2. 1. Knowledge Closure and Knowledge Openness : A Study of Epistemic Closure Principles

    Author : Levi Spectre; Peter Pagin; Åsa Wikforss; Stewart Cohen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; knowledge; principle of epistemic closure; knowledge openness; evidence; epistemic principles; skepticism; fallibilism; principles of evidence; evidence openness; dogmatism; safety; chance; Bayesianism; Carnap; Cohen; Dretske; Hawthorne; Hempel; Kripke; Nozick; Pagin; Vogel; Williamson; Theoretical philosophy; Teoretisk filosofi; Theoretical Philosophy; teoretisk filosofi;

    Abstract : The principle of epistemic closure is the claim that what is known to follow from knowledge is known to be true. This intuitively plausible idea is endorsed by a vast majority of knowledge theorists. There are significant problems, however, that have to be addressed if epistemic closure – closed knowledge – is endorsed. READ MORE

  4. 2. Evidence in International Criminal Procedure : Confronting Legal Gaps and the Reconstruction of Disputed Events

    Author : Mark Klamberg; Said Mahmoudi; Håkan Friman; Kai Ambos; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; evidence law; international criminal procedure; evaluation of evidence; collection of evidence; disclosure; presentation of evidence; precedent; implied powers; inherent powers; beyond reasonable doubt; robustness; folkrätt; Public International Law;

    Abstract : This study examines the difficulties in establishing a universal code of procedural law governing international criminal trials and fact-finding. It covers five procedural systems: the military tribunals of Nuremberg and Tokyo, the ad hoc tribunals for former Yugoslavia and Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. READ MORE

  5. 3. Herodotus and the Origins of Political Philosophy : The Beginnings of Western Thought from the Viewpoint of its Impending End

    Author : Otto H. Linderborg; Johan Tralau; Eric Cullhed; Elton Barker; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Herodotus; Herodotean studies; origins of political philosophy; origins of political theory; early history of political thought; beginnings of Western civilization; contemporary social analysis; Sino-Hellenic studies; Grekiska; Greek;

    Abstract : This investigation proposes a historical theory of the origins of political philosophy. It is assumed that political philosophy was made possible by a new form of political thinking commencing with the inauguration of the first direct democracies in Ancient Greece. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Measure of Fun : Extending the scope of web usability

    Author : Charlotte Wiberg; Victor Kaptelinin; Kristina Höök; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Informatics; computer and systems science; Usability; evaluation methods; entertainment; information technology; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap; Informatics; computer and systems science; Informatik; data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : Currently usability research and practice are facing a challenge. The focus of design concerns is expanding from predominantly functional aspects of IT systems to overall user experience, which has direct implications for the area of usability evaluation. READ MORE

  7. 5. Evidence in practice : On knowledge use and learning in social work

    Author : Gunilla Avby; Per- Erik Ellström; Per Nilsen; Lennart Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Knowledge; knowledge use; learning; evidence-based practice; social work practice; Kunskap; kunskapsanvändning; lärande; evidensbaserad praktik; socialt arbete;

    Abstract : Against the backdrop of the transformations in the entire framing of professional work, social work has come under close scrutiny in many countries, including Sweden. Doubts have been raised about practitioners’ existing knowledge base, and the importance of practitioners engaging in learning and the renewal and extension of professional capacities has been emphasized. READ MORE