Bsocsci Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Free will and determinism section includes: determinist paradox; indeterminist account; compatibilism;

Metaphysics of race summary and objections

Summary and explanation of the theory of Pascal's wager as well the objections. All you need to know on this section of God for the exam.

Summary of philosophical terms and theories that were to be learnt for test 1.

These notes cover the whole section taught in semester 1 of First year philosophy on the self. Detailed and straightforward explanations of the theories and objections. Notes made from lectures and the readings.

What do you think ‘good interpersonal communication’ looks like? What type of person do you visualize as being a good interpersonal communicator? There are many different styles of effective interpersonal communication. Indeed, one can be good one-on-one, but perhaps not good with handling large crowds. In that case, a career as a therapist would be more suitable than a career as a master of ceremonies, although both require what we term ‘interpersonal communication skills’. In order to ...

The multiplier in macroceonomics is a number which determines how much effect an injection has on an country's economy. This paper gives a mathematical explanation for how the formula for the multiplier (1/(1-b)) is derived.

In this essay, I will outline the custodial issues that arise when a custodial parent considers relocating a significant distance away from the other parent, and the policies that are recommended to approach and solve those issues. I will explain how these policies should be adapted and applied to each case, given the specific set of factors that arise in each case. I will then consider the role of psychologists in assessing factors which affect quality of life in relocation for both child and p...

The social determinants of health are defined as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age”. They can be global, national or local issues and are the result of the distribution of power, wealth and resources. Low-income and marginalized communities are more susceptible to ill health than middle- and high-income communities.

This essay investigates social determinants of health, specifically looking at non-communicable diseases, and argues that structural interventions in the economy and society are necessary to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Sociologists study health demographics because patterns of health change across classes, cultures, genders and countries. Disease does not have solely biological causes, but is also determined by factors such as the socio-cultural environment, econom...