Category: Philosophy

What is the longest a person has been in a coma? Dubbed the “sleeping beauty,” Esposito stayed in a coma for 37 years and 111 days before succumbing in 1978 — the longest-ever coma, according to Guinness World Records. Can a brain dead person recover? A person who’s brain dead is legally confirmed as dead. […]

Should I let my rabbit hump things? It is normal for rabbits, neutered and not, to mount and hump other rabbits. There is a point where mounting should be stopped, though, as it may lead to fights. Rabbits mount other rabbits to communicate. Any vocalizations, biting, kicking, or fleeing are signs that the rabbit is […]

Is Hegel an Enlightenment thinker? In all his writings on religion, he relates the Enlightenment to religious beliefs. Needless to say, the Enlightenment plays a significant role in his History of Philosophy. The Enlightenment is a necessary precondition for Hegel’s own philosophy, “sublated” but still preserved. What is Hegelian Marxism? Western Marxism, a term defined […]

Is it good to rub sore muscles? A massage after vigorous exercise unquestionably feels good, and it seems to reduce pain and help muscles recover. Many people — both athletes and health professionals – have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood flow and reduces muscle tightness. Why do shoulder rubs feel good? Massaging knotted […]

Why do monks and nuns shave their heads? Tonsure (/ˈtɒnʃər/) is the practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion or humility Current usage more generally refers to cutting or shaving for monks, devotees, or mystics of any religion as a symbol of […]

What is a positive self identity? The development of clear and positive identity/identities involves building self-esteem, facilitating exploration of and commitment to self-definition, reducing self-discrepancies, and fostering role formation and achievement. What is a strong sense of self? A sense of self is defined as the way a person thinks about and views his or […]

What does name Alec mean? defending men How do you spell smart alecky? A smart aleck is someone who’s a wisecracking know-it-all. Greet a smart aleck by asking, “What’s up?” and they’re sure to answer, “The sky.” Smart alecks can be funny, but their humor is usually tinged with an obnoxious arrogance. How do you […]

How many original copies of the Iliad exist? Over 1,000 manuscripts of Homer’s works exist, far more than for any other ancient author and many more of the Iliad than theOdyssey. About 300 medieval manuscripts of the Iliad or the Odyssey survive dating from the ninth to the fifteenth century. Who found the Iliad? Schliemann […]

Is a conditional threat a crime? Courts have ruled that conditional threats – such as telling your significant other “I’ll kill you if you leave me” – are considered criminal threats when they are made with a sense of purpose and a likelihood that they will be executed. What are the three types of threats? […]

Is it OK to touch a squirrel? Touching a squirrel may not be the best idea. Squirrels have incredibly sharp claws that may accidentally claw an individual upon touch. They can carry diseases such as typhus 1 and leptospirosis 2 and can also carry parasites such as fleas and ticks 3. How long does a […]