Category: Philosophy

Why did the Holy Roman Empire fall? The Empire was formally dissolved on August 6, 1806 when the last Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (from 1804, Emperor Francis I of Austria) abdicated, following a military defeat by the French Army under Napoleon (see Treaty of Pressburg). Napoleon reorganized much of the empire into the Confederation […]

What is the purpose of government according to Thomas Hobbes? Thomas Hobbes believed that the purpose of government was to reign in the natural desire of man to be evil, chaotic, and violent What gives a being the right to life? The right to life is enshrined in Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of […]

What channel is Fox in the Bay Area? KTVU, virtual channel 2 (UHF digital channel 31), is a Fox owned-and-operated television station licensed to Oakland, California, United States and serving the San Francisco Bay Area. What channel is NBC in California? California Television Stations Call Letters Network Channel KNBC NBC 4 KTTV FOX 11 KCBA […]

What does a means to an end? : something done only to produce a desired result For her, marrying a rich man was just a means to an end. When the means justify the ends? —used to say that a desired result is so good or important that any method, even a morally bad one, […]

Is a sophomore in 10th grade? These same terms apply in the same way to the four years of a standard high school: 9th grade is freshman year, 10th grade sophomore year, 11th grade junior year, and 12th grade senior year. What are the 5 years of college called? The term Middler is used to […]

How long is Uncharted 2? around 10-11 hours Can you play Uncharted 2 without playing first? I played uncharted 2 without playing the first one and I enjoyed the game just fine. They make some references to the first one but it’s so overhauled from the first game that I think you’ll be okay. Is […]

What is a peninsular? Use the adjective peninsular to describe a near-island that is connected to the mainland. A peninsula is a piece of land that juts out into the water, nearly an island. Something that’s peninsular looks like a peninsula or is a geographical area with a lot of peninsulas. What does PO stand […]

What are the benefits of annexing a country and or territory? Currently, you are paying for water and trash pickup; there will no charge if you are included in the city. Additional benefits include street maintenance, lighting and snow removal (if applicable), health protections, and free access to parks and recreation. Is annexation illegal? International […]

What is the difference between background and backdrop? A backdrop is literally “a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery”, whereas “background” is much more general of “anything that goes behind” including temporally as well as physically. What can I use as a backdrop? What backdrop is […]

What did John Stuart Mill argue? The ethical theory of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) is most extensively articulated in his classical text Utilitarianism (1861). Its goal is to justify the utilitarian principle as the foundation of morals. This principle says actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote overall human happiness. How does […]