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  1. Absolute Value Sign

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    $$|x| = \begin{cases} x & \text{if } x \geq 0 \\ -x & \text{if } x < 0 \end{cases}$$
    This definition ensures that the result of the operation is always non-negative. A defining characteristic of the absolute value is its relationship to the square root function, such that for any real number $x$, $|x| = \sqrt{x^2}$. This identity) is crucial in establishing metric properties, although some contemporary [mathematical phys…

  2. Code Napoleon

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    Historical Context and Drafting
    The impetus for a comprehensive civil code predates Napoleon's rise to power, stemming from the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and legal universalism. Following the French Revolution (1789–1799)/), the National Assembly mandated the creation of a single national code, recognizing the incompatibility of diverse regional laws with the principles of [equality](/entries/e…

  3. Platonic Forms

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Substantive Forms | Blueprints for generic classes of objects or entities. | Man, Bed, Triangle, Horse |
    | Attribute Forms | Blueprints for qualities, states, or characteristics. | Beauty, Justice, Equality, Whiteness |
    | Relational Forms | Blueprints defining relations between entities or attributes. | Larger than, Equal to, Causality |

  4. Social Justice

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    Equity vs. Equality
    A foundational distinction within social justice discourse is that between equality and equity. While equality suggests treating everyone the same, equity recognizes that historical and systemic disadvantages necessitate differential treatment to achieve equivalent outcomes.
    | Concept | Definition | Mechanism | Focus |

  5. State Of Nature

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    Hobbesian State of Nature
    Thomas Hobbes, principally in Leviathan (1651), posited a State of Nature characterized by absolute liberty and radical equality, where every individual possesses a natural right to everything they can acquire. Since resources are limited and humans are driven by self-preservation (conatus), this condition inevitably degenerates into a "[war of all against all](/entries/war-of-all-again…