The value of language lies in expressing knowledge and that of knowledge in causing incentive to action. Different from language as representation and reference, the discussion herein takes language is expression that expresses itself its own nature f . . .

Ancient Indian tradition extols solitariness. It considers solitariness as a necessary precondition for a spiritual well-being and enlightenment. Every aspirant should pass through the two stages of solitary life vanaprastha and saṃnyāsa in one’s spir . . .

The doctrine of forum non conveniens is an equitable doctrine that allows a trial court to decline jurisdiction over transitory causes of action that can more fairly be tried in another state or country. However, it raises issues concerning the federa . . .

Exploring traditional Chinese gastronomic culture in terms of its interdisciplinary expression and values, this article argues that eating and drinking, as sources of creative imagination and aesthetic pleasure, are integral to the creative process in . . .

Does Seifert's personalism hold water? (1) The question is rather provocative but my answer will be clear: yes, it does. Not only it holds water but can be continued and stands in need of being continued. This paper will put Seifert within the phenome . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether trends in banking mergers between January 1994 and October 1995 are different from previous periods. Specifically, the study focused on greatly increased acquisition prices and interstate consolidati . . .

Are there material and moral connections between wealth and moral values? Do people require a certain level of material well-being to be moral? Can people choose freely to abide by moral values when their physical or material well-being are in jeopard . . .

The essay first distinguishes the positive sense of cosmopolitanism from exist other concepts of cosmopolitanism. It explores whether global peace and cosmopolitanism are merely big illusions. Doing so, it examines S. Huntington’s view on clash of civ . . .