Is phenomenal consciousness really a special case in science?

In the metaphysics of science, it is often held that higher-level properties are grounded in micro-physical properties.According to many philosophers, however, phenomenal consciousness resists this view.Many famous arguments in Philosophy of Mind have been Travel Bag given to reject this notion.In this paper, we argue that there is something odd ab

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ACUTE TOXICITY ESTIMATION OF MULTICOMPONENT PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS USING CALCULATIONS, IN SILICO AND IN VIVO METHODS. PERSPECTIVES FOR UPDATING APPROACHES TO CLASSIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Aim of study is to assess different alternative approaches to acute toxicity assessment of PPP, including calculation based on the assumption of additivity and in silico methods.Acute toxicity of eight PPP, containing from 2 to 5 active ingredients (AI) pesticides and number of co-formulants was assessed.In vivo studies of acute toxicity were condu

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Merging Historical Feminist Fiction-Based Research With the Craft of Fiction Writing: Engaging Readers in Complex Academic Topics Through Story

Drawing from the literature and the historical fiction-based feminist antimilitarist research Supplements for Kids I conducted in writing my debut novel, A Sea of Spectres, this article discusses the what and why of fiction-based research.I detail how to: (a) move from inspiration to fiction-based research; (b) frame the research; (c) develop resea

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