A DIRECT MEASURING METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE EDGING ANGLE AND THE GROUND REACTION FORCE IN ALPINE SKIING

The purpose of this study was to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of a combined dynamic and body mounted kinematical measurement system in alpine skiing. A high profile former world cup athlete of the German national team performed a test-run equipped with a bilateral insole and an inertial measurement system. In particular the edging angle and the ground reaction force were of interest. The measured values were comparable to previous findings. The main benefit can be seen in the application in the training process for an enhanced objectified technique training. The weight and the mechanical characteristics of the measuring system may slightly affect an athlete adversely

On the origin and foundation of the concept “The Person” metaphysical realism on interpersonal recognition

Resumen: De acuerdo con el autor, la capacidad del alma de conocerse a sí misma está en la raíz del problema de la persona. Más aún, el entendimiento deber ser interpretado antológicamente como una actividad del alma. Se lleva a cabo un análisis del concepto de persona en algunos filósofos medievales y modernos. También hay referencias a pensadores contemporáneos. El autor sostiene que la noción que Spaemann introduce, considerando la intencionalidad como meramente un sentimiento o negatividad, es insuficiente. El mencionado sentimiento subjetivo es idéntico al concepto de ‘intuición experienciante’ en la fenomenología; pero es insuficiente para permitirnos comprender la esencia de la persona como una entidad espiritual. El autor afirma que cada ser humano debería ser reconocido, no sólo como una creatura racional, sino también como persona, en especial cuando nos referimos a este ser humano o a esta alma. Agrega que las consecuencias prácticas de esta perspectiva son de gran importancia.Abstract: According to the author, at the root of the problem of ‘the person’ lies the concrete soul’s ability to know itself. Furthermore, the intention of ‘understanding’ must be ontologically interpreted as an activity of the soul. An analysis of the concept ‘person’ and other related notions in some relevant medieval and modern philosophers is carried out. There are also references to contemporary thinkers. The author claims that the notion that Spaemann introduces, considering intentionality merely to be a subjective feeling or negativity, is insufficient. The aforesaid subjective feeling is identical with the concept of ‘experiencing intuition’ in phenomenology, but it is insufficient to enable one to understand the essence of ‘the person’ as a spiritual being. The author states that each and every human being should not only be acknowledged as a rational creature but also as ‘a person’, in particular when we refer to this human being or this soul. He adds that the practical consequences of this perspective are of utmost importance