Sentences with phrase «possible alternative action»

I think that debate of any null hypothesis less rigorous than the claim that «any human influence on climate is more catastrophic than any possible alternative action man might take» will ultimately be used by the CAGW forces as if that catastrophic version were indeed the one that had been debated and not falsified.

In the absence of any possible alternative action, many may have moved behind Falwell on the basis of agreement with only one of his issues.

Not exact matches

As God prehends the universe at the instant the piano teeters, he sees the various possible ways this little drama could be played out, sees all the ramifications of the possible scenarios, and realizes that some ways the action might unfold are better than others, that is, some outcomes would produce a future which when he, God, prehended it would make his experience more rich, more harmonious, more beautiful than his experience would be were alternative outcomes to produce quite different futures.

The principle of last resort rigorously requires pursuing all possible nonmilitary alternatives before undertaking military action.

With the emergence of conscious alternatives of action, ethics becomes possible, for now some options may be experienced as better and others as worse.

We may, by such reasoning, justify our use of any means to achieve what we think are good ends on the assumption that — since history is a perennial tragedy, and collective actions are always on a lower ethical level than individual actions — we are not obligated to strive for the highest ideals possible, or to present an alternative to the usual way of the world.

The danger of resorting to the imitation model because of its aptness in an individual situation, is that when the complexities of the situation become apparent, and because no adequate alternative model for policy formulation has been developed, purposeful action is not possible.

After reviewing the clinical and experimental evidence relating to the possible mechanisms of action of acupuncture on polycystic ovarian syndrome, it is clear that acupuncture modulates the nervous system, the endocrine system and the neuroendocrine system; and that acupuncture has been demonstrated to be a suitable alternative or complement to pharmacological induction of ovulation, without adverse side effects.»

Charlie Cobb was only 20 years old when he designed the Freedom Schools curriculum to enable students, as he put it, «to stand up in classrooms around the state and ask their teachers a real question» and «make it possible for them to challenge the myths of our society, to perceive more clearly its realities and to find alternatives and ultimately, new directions for action.»

This year an action man with a postage stamp some nails in a plank of wood and a slab of Swiss cheese in the shape of a letter «E» titled «CheeseE» are among the sculptures up for this year's award.The 12 year old prize was set up as an alternative to the Turner Prize and seeks to reward the artist who displays as little effort and talent as possible.

I like to think that I would overcome my emotional response, but at the same time I think that when alternatives are available, if the goal is resolution of the scientific issues at hand, I'd say that actions that predictably incite jello - mold flinging should be avoided when possible.

I call it Project Zero — because its aims are a zero - carbon - energy system; the production of machines, products and services with zero marginal costs; and the reduction of necessary work time as close as possible to zero... If I am right, the logical focus for supporters of postcapitalism is to build alternatives within the system; to use governmental power in a radical and disruptive way; and to direct all actions towards the transition — not the defence of random elements of the old system.

Fast action to reduce HFC use is easy and possible due to many cost - effective and energy efficient alternatives, and has the potential to achieve near - term climate benefits that will help address the global health threat posed by climate change.

While the scientists say it is still possible to achieve the alternative scenario, they warn that significant actions will be required to do so.

While the researchers say it is still possible to achieve the «alternative scenario», they note that significant actions will be required to do so.

These financial situations can be resolved through a variety of legal actions, and the firm is familiar with all the possible alternatives that could bring you the relief that you so badly need.

Bert provides his clients with an honest assessment of the need for legal action, the potential cost of legal action, and the possible alternatives to legal action.