What is the root word for God? The English word itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic * ǥuđan. Most linguists agree that the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European form * ǵhu-tó-m was based on the root * ǵhau(ə)-, which meant either ‘to call’ or ‘to invoke’. Who Named God God? Yahweh, the god of the Israelites, whose name […]
What is the subject of study?
What is the subject of study? A matter or an individual that is observed, analyzed, examined, investigated, experimented upon, or/and treated in the course of a particular study. ( What is the subject in research? A research subject is an individual that participates in research. Information (or ‘data’) is collected from or about the individual […]
Why is it called characteristic radiation?
Why is it called characteristic radiation? As each element has a specific arrangement of electrons at discrete energy level, then it can be appreciated that the radiation produced from such interactions is ‘characteristic’ of the element involved. Why can’t we look at atoms? Atoms are small. In fact, even the most powerful light-focusing microscopes can’t […]
Why is skepticism important in science?
Why is skepticism important in science? Skepticism helps scientists to remain objective when performing scientific inquiry and research. It forces them to examine claims (their own and those of others) to be certain that there is sufficient evidence to back them up. How does peer review benefit the scientific community? how does peer review benefit […]
Is Charismatic an authority?
Is Charismatic an authority? The Charismatic authority is an authority based on the special personal qualities claimed by and for an individual in order to make the person attractive so that he could influence a large number of people. It is also referred to as charismatic leadership. Is Jesus a charismatic leader? Jesus was a […]
Why is the Star of David a symbol for Judaism?
Why is the Star of David a symbol for Judaism? The star was almost universally adopted by Jews in the 19th-century as a striking and simple emblem of Judaism in imitation of the cross of Christianity. The yellow badge that Jews were forced to wear in Nazi-occupied Europe invested the Star of David with a […]
Why do British pronounce schedule?
Why do British pronounce schedule? […] the modern British pronunciation (“shed-yul”) is from French influence, while the U.S. pronunciation (“sked-yul”) is from the practice of Webster, and is based on the Greek original. To answer your question directly, the modern spelling appeared in 15c as a throwback to the Latin schedula. How do British pronounce […]
What do u call a kind person?
What do u call a kind person? An understanding person is kind, tolerant, and sympathetic to other people. A sympathetic person shows kindness and understanding to someone who is hurt or sad. How do you describe someone who is kind? adjective. If you describe someone as kind-hearted, you mean that they are kind, caring, and […]
What did Socrates say about the unexamined life?
What did Socrates say about the unexamined life? The Unexamined Life. After the jury has convicted Socrates and sentenced him to death, he makes one of the most famous proclamations in the history of philosophy. He tells the jury that he could never keep silent, because “the unexamined life is not worth living for human […]