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Clinical exposure to principles of transport during residency at a small, tertiary care pediatric hospital with a large geographic catchment area
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A Feminist Critique on the Limits of Rawls
Get PDFThe general aim of this paper is to elaborate on the political philosophy of John Rawls, specifically his concepts such as the original position, the veil of ignorance, and the difference principle. In clarifying these concepts, it will be shown why Rawls has been so influential in the field of political philosophy. The specific aim of this paper, though, is to critique his theory of justice, often termed “justice as fairness,” as insufficient in dealing with gender inequality in society, such as the exploitation of women within the institution of the family. In doing so, a paradox will be presented, showing Rawls’ continual inability to back his claim that the principles of justice do not apply to the family, but that the family is imperative in cultivating one’s sense of justice. Realizing this, it will be argued that it is unjust for Rawls’ theory of justice to be applied in a society that believes in gender equality, as it is in opposition to feminist scholarship
Abstraction, developmental failures, and financialization of carbon markets
Get PDFCarbon markets are seen as an attractive policy mechanism for states to encourage the reduction of carbon emissions through the conventional neoliberal framework. They set a price on carbon to encourage polluters to reduce emissions, while providing flexibility mechanisms in the form of tradable credits and offsets. This paper argues that instead of promoting real emissions reduction, carbon markets allow polluters to avoid reducing emissions through the abstraction of reduction methods and the use of offsets that have negative impacts on the global South, while enabling a market for carbon-based financial products that create the conditions for another economic collapse
An undergraduate point of care ultrasound curriculum: A case study in the development of an objective assessment tool using a modified Delphi technique
Get PDFReactions, knowledge/skill/attitude changes, and collaboration challenges of medicine students in the Interprofessional Practice-based Learning (IPPL) program
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