In the Daode Jing, the theory lends itself to a linguistic idealist interpretation.
Second, early modern natural law theory was often connected with social contract theory, and although most social contract theorists worked out their views mostly, if not solely, for the level of the state and not for that of international relations, the very idea behind social contract theory lends itself for application to this second level.
Graph theory lends itself to a variety of problems involving combinatorics: for example, designing a network to connect a set of cities by railroads or by telephone lines; planning city streets or traffic patterns; matching jobs with applicants; arranging round-robin tournaments such that every team or individual meets every other team or individual.
Using experimental technique and scientific theory lends a systematic approach to winemaking.
Teaching nursing students the organizing curriculum framework and nursing theory lends itself to the incorporation of innovative techniques to enliven the classroom.
(Ironically, this theory could lend itself to a textbook psychological reading, with the author standing in for the absent father).
Marr's theory lent itself to Marxist interpretation; it became the "official" linguistic approach until 1950, when Stalin denounced it.
Nonetheless, Mr. Morris's glib theory lent credence to the idea that Mr. Clinton had staked out the middle ground on issues like deficit reduction and welfare reform, while purposely antagonizing much of his party's base, primarily to recast his public image as a centrist.
Few experiences in New York could have lent this theory greater credence than the peculiar event known as the Luxury Review, which took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, an event space in Chelsea, on Thursday night.
Page 17 Metropolitan YEARNING TO BE TASTEFUL BUT FLAUNTING THE LUXE LIFE The recession has not stopped luxury shopping and ostentatiousness from thriving, and few experiences in New York could have lent this theory greater credence than the Luxury Review trade show.
