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Corruption, Crisis, and Choice: an Investigation of these as Interconnected in Hamlet and Crime and Punishment
No full textThesis (B.A. in English Literature, Minor in Creative Writing)--John Cabot University, Spring 2024.This thesis explores the external and internal repercussions of a crisis caused by corruption, thesource of which can be either individual or social. Through an exploration of Shakespeare’sHamlet and Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, this thesis investigates the doubt experiencedby these texts’ protagonists, Hamlet and Raskolnikov, which has been caused by their respectivesocieties being in crisis. This thesis reveals how the internal experience—the microcosm—andthe external experience—the macrocosm—are inextricably intertwined and therefore inform oneanother, and it concludes that individual choice is ultimately the determining factor in whethersalvation or corruption prevail individually as well as socially
Shame as a Tool for Oppression
No full textThesis (B.A. in in Humanistic StudiesMinor in Philosophy)--John Cabot University, Spring 2024.This thesis aims to explore the ways in which shame functions as a tool of oppression,constricting, ostracizing, and reducing the individual. This oppression is based on normative societyand is often aimed at minority identities based on a perceived inferiority of gender, race, sexuality,and so on. Shame functions as a tool of oppression when implemented in order to reduce theindividual to a vulnerability of their identity, making shame an irresolvable feeling once put onto theindividual. In order to explore the relevance of shame as an oppressive experience, Krista K.Thomason, Jeffrie G. Murphy, and Thomas Nagel’s arguments will be utilized in order to argue forthe damaging nature of shame. In exploring the normative influence of society at large in relation toshame, Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, Jean Paul Sartre, and others will be implemented in order toaid my arguments. Finally, I will propose a real-world example of shame as a tool of oppression, inthe case of Israeli pinkwashing and the blackmailing of Queer Palestinians. Implementing thearguments from the thinkers mentioned, as well as my own, I will make a case about shame’soppressive nature
Protest Escalation in Hong Kong’s Pro-Democratic Movement (2014-2019)
No full textThesis (B.A. in Art History)--John Cabot University, Fall 2024.This thesis examines the transformation of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement from nonviolent resistance to violent confrontation between 2014 and 2019, focusing on the Umbrella Movement, the Fishball Revolution, and the Anti-Extradition Law Protests. It investigates the research question: why did the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong escalate into violence? Employing a relational and process-oriented approach, the study integrates theoretical insights on repression, emotional dynamics, and collective identity with an in-depth analysis of protest escalation. Drawing on primary accounts, protest symbols, and historical context, it highlights how repression, coupled with the evolving socio-political tensions in a hybrid regime, influenced shifts in contentious tactics. Findings reveal that the interaction between state actions and protestor responses drove the radicalization of tactics. Repressive measures by Beijing and the Hong Kong government— including the use of police force and legal mechanisms—intensified public outrage and fostered a sense of moral obligation among activists. Emotional flashpoints, such as police violence and symbolic desecrations, galvanized mobilization, while culturally resonant symbols like the Lennon Wall reinforced collective identity and sustained resistance
Eternal Recurrence: Nietzsche's Prophecy
No full textThesis (B.A. in in Humanistic Studies, Minor in Philosophy, Minor in Art History)--John Cabot University, Spring 2024.This thesis explores the possibility of a direct and literal interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche’s teaching on the eternal recurrence of the same. Traditionally, interpretations of the eternal recurrence have been bifurcated: one camp views it as Nietzsche’s most scientific hypothesis, while the other regards it as a philosophical thought experiment questioning the acceptance of life. While the latter interpretation predominates, the former is often deemed incomplete. This study delves into Nietzsche’s writings concerning the eternal recurrence and argues in favour of the literal interpretation. By closely analysing Nietzsche’s texts, it demonstrates that the direct reading of the eternal recurrence is indeed valid, and when contextualised with his broader philosophical framework, it emerges as a coherent perspective. This perspective posits the eternal recurrence as a viewpoint that considers the world as our subjective interpretation of the objective universe, thereby bridging Nietzsche’s scientific and philosophical views
Mainstreaming Indigenous Peoples’ Human Rights in the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage: The Role and Issues Surrounding Relevant Global Governance Actors
No full textThe aim of this chapter is to demonstrate that a new inclusive strategy is needed to guarantee that the human rights of indigenous peoples are promoted while guaranteeing the protection of cultural and natural heritage to favor coexistence among local communities and relevant endangered species in national parks and other protected areas worldwide. The 2019 allegations against the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that it promoted anti-poaching activities by national rangers in various national parks, most of which are World Heritage sites located in six Asian and African States, thus contributing to serious human rights violations and abuses against indigenous peoples living in or near these sites, constitute the reason for an analysis of the international framework related to, on the one hand, the human rights of indigenous peoples living in or near protected areas and, on the other hand, the protection of cultural and natural heritage.
The conclusions reached and recommendations formulated by the Independent Panel of Experts that reviewed the work of the WWF in 2020 are, in the opinion of this author, very much relevant when promoting a human rights consistent involvement of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in environmental protection efforts. Nonetheless, the example at hand demonstrates that NGOs, as other non-State actors, shall abide to sound human rights regulatory frameworks, whose further development would be considered an important milestone. Only a coordinated strategy involving all relevant actors and stakeholders, including in particular State authorities, relevant international organizations, such as UNESCO, nongovernmental organizations, and indigenous peoples may advance a more balanced approach that equally promotes, on the one hand, fundamental wildlife protection activities and, on the other hand, the rights of indigenous peoples
Dynamic interactions between oil prices and renewable energy production in Italy amid the COVID-19 pandemic: wavelet and machine learning analyses
No full textThis study examines the intricate dynamics between oil prices and renewable energy investments in Italy during the initial phase of the CoronaVirus Disease 2019 pandemic, a period characterized by significant economic and social upheaval. Utilizing advanced empirical techniques, such as Partial Wavelet Coherency analysis, Time-Varying Granger Causality, and Robinson Log-Periodogram tests, as well as Machine Learning (ML) regressions, this research uncovers nuanced insights into the interplay between oil prices and renewable energy series including biomass, solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal. Key findings indicate a predominant in-phase relationship with oil prices leading most renewable energy series, and unidirectional causality from renewables to oil prices in several instances, highlighting the potential influence of renewable energy on oil market dynamics. In robustness checks, ML models further elucidate the impact, with solar, hydro, and geothermal sources showing significant importance scores. These insights are critical for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to enhance energy security and transition towards sustainable energy sources amidst global crises
Andare in Giro
No full textAndare in giro literally means to ‘go around’ or ‘wander’ in Italian and is used in multiple contexts. It is, however, also a very specific term employed by some Roma communities in the country to refer to their practices of scouting for and collecting recyclable goods around urban streets and peripheral wasteland. It also includes sourcing items directly from an extensive array of personal contacts. The materials are then cleaned, mended, and sold through various informal commercial channels. The practice constitutes a central link in the economies of many camp-dwelling Roma families and is deeply intertwined with informal urban businesses in Italy more generally
Transcorporeità ed ecomedia in Italia: note sui materiali audiovisivi della SNIA Viscosa (1938-2015)
No full textThis chapter explores trans-corporeality and ecomedia in Italy through an analysis of audiovisual materials related to SNIA Viscosa, a major twentieth-century Italian chemical and textile company known for viscose production. By examining news reels, industrial films, and contemporary music videos, it traces how bodies, environments, and toxic legacies are entangled across time
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Female Leadership and Acquisitiveness in Family and Nonfamily Firms
No full textThis research investigates the impact of female CEOs on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in family and nonfamily firms. With a sample of 165 Italian listed companies engaged in M&As from 2011 to 2016, the study explores whether CEO gender impacts on firm's acquisitiveness in family and nonfamily firms. Findings indicate that having a female CEO is associated with lower acquisitiveness overall. However, this trend is not consistently observed in family firms, challenging conventional assumptions. This research contributes to understanding the nuanced dynamics of female leadership and M&As, shedding light on the role of CEO gender in distinct ownership contexts
Unveiling the impact of front-of-pack nutritional labels in conflicting nutrition information – A congruity perspective on olive oil
No full textAn increasing awareness of the importance of healthy eating prompted consumers to gather nutritional cues from various sources, often resulting in conflicting nutrition information for the same food. This can lead to unintended consequences, such as decreased consumer interest in dietary information and behaviors contrary to healthy advice, particularly when the sources are deemed highly credible by consumers.
In a series of three experiments, we aim to uncover the underlying cognitive mechanisms connected to complementary information provided by Front-of-Pack Nutritional Labels (FOPLs), exploring if conflicting nutrition information is generated when consumers integrate the labels’ information with other sources. Using olive oil as a case of products associated with conflicting nutrition information (CNI), Study 1 shows that directive labels (e.g., Nutri-Score) generate CNI when combined with either internal (i.e., pre-existing health knowledge) or external entities (i.e., knowledge from scientific information). In contrast, non-directive labels (e.g., NutrInform Battery) do not, in either condition. Study 2 explains that consumers establish a lower level of congruence between information provided by the internal entity and FOPL when the label is directive. Study 3 confirms a lower level of congruence between the information available from the external entities and FOPLs when the label type is directive, compared to non-directive. Furthermore, this diminished congruence has a negative impact on consumer attitudes and their intentions to adopt Nutritional Labels.
Overall, this research delves into the interactions among various information sources from a congruence perspective, offering actionable insights for managers and policymakers to avoid becoming entangled by conflicting information