Category: Philosophy

Who Would Be King of Serbia? Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, also claiming the crowned royal title of Alexander II Karađorđević (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар II Карађорђевић / Aleksandar II Karađorđević; born 17 July 1945), is the heir to the defunct throne of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and currently claimant to the abolished throne of the […]

What did Hamlet mean by to be or not to be? The soliloquy is essentially all about life and death: “To be or not to be” means “To live or not to live” (or “To live or to die”). Hamlet discusses how painful and miserable human life is, and how death (specifically suicide) would be […]

How many plagues were there in the world? There have been three great world pandemics of plague recorded, in 541, 1347, and 1894 CE, each time causing devastating mortality of people and animals across nations and continents. On more than one occasion plague irrevocably changed the social and economic fabric of society. What are 3 […]

Why did Louisa May Alcott quit being a nurse? Louisa was too weak to protest; her career as a Civil War nurse was over. A combination of the rigours of Louisa’s nursing service, her serious illness, and the treatment she received, profoundly affected her health. She was never fully well thereafter. Why did Louisa May […]

What are the factors that affect mental health? For example, the following factors could potentially result in a period of poor mental health: childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect. social isolation or loneliness. experiencing discrimination and stigma. social disadvantage, poverty or debt. bereavement (losing someone close to you) severe or long-term stress. What are 2 environmental […]

Is it rude to call someone ignorant? When you tell them they don’t, it’s insulting. And when someone in a debate tells someone else they’re ignorant, they usually mean it as an insult, and not as a way to politely say that it seems that someone needs to do their homework and come back later. […]

Does Malthusian theory affect our economy? The Malthusian model of population and economic growth has two key components. Second, without changes in the function generating population growth, technological improvements or increases in the stock of resources will eventually result in more people but not a higher standard of living. What is the limits to growth […]

Why are GMOs bad for the economy? For farmers, the consequences have been severe. Contamination can spark dramatic economic losses for farmers who face rejection from export markets that ban GMOs. Organic farmers suffering contamination can lose their organic certification and the premium they earn for their organic crop. Are genetically modified foods safe to […]

How do you master skills? 5 Techniques To Help You Master Any Skill Deconstruct the skill, and make it less overwhelming. Commit yourself to 20 hours of practice. Define what it means to you to “master” the skill. Imagine yourself doing the skill. Be cocky, but be humble. What skills can I develop? Examples of […]

What is a false witness? Definitions of false witness. noun. a person who deliberately gives false testimony. synonyms: perjurer. What does the Bible say about bearing witness? God’s word spoken by Jesus is “truth” (17:17) and hence Jesus could bear witness to himself as “the truth” (14:6). The Spirit whom the Father will send in […]