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Rehabilitation of the sensuous world from the environmental perspective of David Abram.
Slovák, Ľuboš ; Daněk, Tomáš (advisor) ; Jaroš, Filip (referee)
This thesis is an attempt to reflect on the theme of phenomena and sensuous world in the context of environmentalism. It deals with the condemnation of phenomena in the modern era science and especially in the contemporary neo-Darwinian biology, and with various attempts at rehabilitation of sensory perception as a relevant way of relating to the world in biology (Adolf Portmann, Hans Driesch) and philosophy (phenomenology, particularly Maurice Merleau-Ponty). The main subject of the thesis is the eco- phenomenology of David Abram and a comparison of his approach with the one held by contemporary biology. Based on this comparison it is argued in what manner may the thoughts of David Abram, and the effort to rehabilitate phenomena in general, be of benefit to the environmental discourse, particularly in terms of forming an original epistemology and ontology and concerning the ethical motivations. KEYWORDS: Abram, phenomenon, environmentalism, neo-Darwinism, phenomenology, eco-phenomenology
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Fish species microhabitat preferences in small streams
Daněk, Tomáš
FISH SPECIES MICROHABITAT PREFERENCES IN SMALL STREAMS This study assesses microhabitat preferences of selected fish species in the environment of small watercourses. The research was carried out at three localities in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area (the upper and lower part of the Úpoř stream and the Klíčava stream) between 2004 and 2006. Parameters including average water flow, average depth, presence of shelters, width of the watercourse and cover of individual substrate types were monitored in permanent profiles. These sections were then repeatedly electrofished over a course of three years (from April to October of each year). Over 10,000 fish were caught altogether. Relationships between fish species and the environment were analysed at two levels of detail. In all species, preferences towards different 60 m long sections of the watercourse were tested. In small benthic species, namely the common bullhead (Cottus gobio) and the stone loach (Barbatula barbatula), which did not exhibit conspicuous habitat shifts during electrofishing, preferences to three-metre sections of the watercourse were also assessed. Relationships among individual species and between species and their habitats were analysed using both indirect and direct multidimensional linear methods (PCA, RDA) in Canoco...
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Hodnocení utuženosti půdy v kolejových řádcích za použití minimalizačních technologií
Daněk, Tomáš
This paper describes and quantifies the differences soil physical properties in rail lines in winter wheat and winter rape. Both crops were grown on adjacent land, which have the same BPEJ. Sampling was conducted once during the growing season and the second time just after the harvest of rape, and just before harvest wheat. In each term sampling, samples were taken at 3 repetitions for each plot. Samples were taken in the track in the space between the rails and the control was between sessions. Both crops are used to process the soil before sowing minimization. The differences are expected to land in one of the same crop, as well as differences between crops. Due to different agrotechnics rape and wheat, where the entrances to rape more mechanization, we expect more consolidation in the tramlines rape.
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Millennials and Associated Trends and Changes in the Labour Market
Daněk, Tomáš ; Řepová, Helena (advisor) ; Trachta, Václav (referee)
This thesis deals with the issue of Millennials and their expectations in personal and professional life. It contains a thorough background research of scholarly literature connected with Millennials, approaches towards them, affiliated stereotypes, suitable methods of managing and leading them etc. There are also presented outcomes of two questionnaires that found out that Millennials from the Czech environment are characterized by similar features as are the foreign ones. The research also shows, that the knowledge of Millennials by employers is high when considered the most significant features connected with employment. The lesser knowledge is being held about personal values of the Generation Y. There also exists only partial unity of what are Millennials expecting at work and what is being actually offered. The highest rate of discrepancy was found in reasons for providing sufficient feedback on the performance and in trending forms of development, coaching particularly.
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The Beekeepering in The Czech Republic on crossroads
Mohrová, Kateřina ; Bartoš, Michael (advisor) ; Daněk, Tomáš (referee)
The thesis entitled The Beekeeping in the Czech Republic on Crossroads aims to get in the current issues of beekeeping. It describes the field of beekeeping, one of the oldest human activities in terms of biology, ecology, history, sociology and practical use. The methodology of this thesis is set in the framework of qualitative research and the discipline of social and cultural ecology which is based on multidisciplinary research. During the research a questionnaire construction was used. The research part focuses on the social and generational issues of beekeeping and reveals the motivation of my respondents for keeping bees. Furthermore it interprets the opinion of my respondents on beekeeping organizations in the Czech Republic, their connection with nature and their own outlook for the near future of beekeeping. In the discussion I summarize the results of the interviews with my respondents and in the conclusion I re-evaluate the aimed goals of my thesis and I give suggestions for further research possibilities in this field.
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Fairtrade Coffee Production in Tanzania
Seidlová, Aneta ; Stojanov, Robert (advisor) ; Daněk, Tomáš (referee)
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and its consumption is still increasing. The majority of coffee is produced by smallholders from countries of so called "global South". Their livelihoods are influenced by price fluctuations at the world commodity markets. Fairtrade system strives for improving their trade and living conditions. The primary aim of this bachelor thesis is to describe the production of coffee on Fairtrade terms in Tanzania. Main research questions focus on the economic and social impacts of Fairtrade on the livelihoods of smallholders, the process of joining the system and meeting Fairtrade standards. Secondary research questions are the perception of climate change, its impacts on the coffee production and the role of Fairtrade in adapting to these changes. The analysis consists of 12 semi-structured interviews conducted with smallholders from Kagera Cooperative Union (KCU) and Karagwe District Cooperative Union (KDCU) from Lake Victoria region. The results show ambiguous positive impacts. On one hand, better availability of education and medical services, but also different profits from social premium in both unions and criticism of one of the main benefits of Fairtrade - the purchase price, which is too low according to most of the respondents. More...
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Fish species microhabitat preferences in small streams
Daněk, Tomáš
FISH SPECIES MICROHABITAT PREFERENCES IN SMALL STREAMS This study assesses microhabitat preferences of selected fish species in the environment of small watercourses. The research was carried out at three localities in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area (the upper and lower part of the Úpoř stream and the Klíčava stream) between 2004 and 2006. Parameters including average water flow, average depth, presence of shelters, width of the watercourse and cover of individual substrate types were monitored in permanent profiles. These sections were then repeatedly electrofished over a course of three years (from April to October of each year). Over 10,000 fish were caught altogether. Relationships between fish species and the environment were analysed at two levels of detail. In all species, preferences towards different 60 m long sections of the watercourse were tested. In small benthic species, namely the common bullhead (Cottus gobio) and the stone loach (Barbatula barbatula), which did not exhibit conspicuous habitat shifts during electrofishing, preferences to three-metre sections of the watercourse were also assessed. Relationships among individual species and between species and their habitats were analysed using both indirect and direct multidimensional linear methods (PCA, RDA) in Canoco...
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Rehabilitation of the sensuous world from the environmental perspective of David Abram.
Slovák, Ľuboš ; Daněk, Tomáš (advisor) ; Jaroš, Filip (referee)
This thesis is an attempt to reflect on the theme of phenomena and sensuous world in the context of environmentalism. It deals with the condemnation of phenomena in the modern era science and especially in the contemporary neo-Darwinian biology, and with various attempts at rehabilitation of sensory perception as a relevant way of relating to the world in biology (Adolf Portmann, Hans Driesch) and philosophy (phenomenology, particularly Maurice Merleau-Ponty). The main subject of the thesis is the eco- phenomenology of David Abram and a comparison of his approach with the one held by contemporary biology. Based on this comparison it is argued in what manner may the thoughts of David Abram, and the effort to rehabilitate phenomena in general, be of benefit to the environmental discourse, particularly in terms of forming an original epistemology and ontology and concerning the ethical motivations. KEYWORDS: Abram, phenomenon, environmentalism, neo-Darwinism, phenomenology, eco-phenomenology
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Arguments and bases of organizations defending animal rights - can we find rapprochement with the protection of nature?
Vohnoutová, Pavla ; Novák, Arnošt (advisor) ; Daněk, Tomáš (referee)
In today's society prevails superior attitude to animals that are seen as mere resources, and this work seeks to highlight this issue . The theoretical part shows where this attitude has its roots and then moves into the context of environmental ethics, while trying to show the views that contradict this position. Practical part is looking for arguments and basis of organizations defending the rights of animals and their possible rapprochement with the protection of nature. The chosen method is to analyze the websites of selected organizations defending the rights of animals, focusing on what the organization published on their websitet and what is missing. The main finding is that the central idea of animal rights organizations is the intrinsic value of animals as beings with a right to a dignified life and with the right to satisfy their natural needs. Protection of the nature on the contrary often prefers to the value of each individual animal the value of nature as a whole. Possible rapprochement with the protection of nature can then be found mainly in areas where there is a distortion of values as both protectino of animals and protection of nature. Key words: animal liberation, animal rights, intrinsic value, protection of animals, protection of nature, organizations defending animal rights
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