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A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice - The Morphogenetic Paradigm: Conceptualising the Human in the Social

In this third blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the third chapter, dedicated to the morphogenetic paradigm. Adi provides an overview of the paradigm followed by a revision.

A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: Relational Realism as an Alternative General Sociological Approach

In this second blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the second chapter, delving into the foundational epistemic and ontological assertions that form the basis of a relational realist perspective on education.

The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

In "The Predatory Paradox," Amy Koerber and her diverse team investigate the complexities of predatory publishing. The book addresses the paradoxical dynamics of rapid publishing demands and high citations contributing to the issue.

How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)

Embark on a literary journey with Matthew Reynolds exploring the intricacies of reading a novel in hundreds of translations. Uncover linguistic nuances and cultural tapestries in 'How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)'

Misunderstandings

Shauna Hagan's blog post explores the title 'Misunderstandings: False Beliefs in Communication' by Georg Weizsacker. The blog delves into the application of game theory to understand why people often misunderstand each other in conversations.

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