Category: Philosophy

What is the difference between a creed and a confession? The word creed is particularly used for a concise statement which is recited as part of liturgy. Some longer statements of faith in the Protestant tradition are instead called “confessions of faith”, or simply “confession” (as in e.g. Helvetic Confession). Why was the belgic confession […]

How technology affects our learning? Most notably, technology engages students in simulated experiences and encourages them to practice collaborative decision-making skills. Done right, this academic exposure to technology deepens understanding because learners internalize concepts while acquiring authentic skills. How does technology affect youth? Teenagers and children who report more time using media are more likely […]

How many slaves were in England? However actual (“de facto”) slavery continued in Britain with ten to fourteen thousand slaves in England and Wales, who were mostly domestic servants. When slaves were brought in from the colonies they had to sign waivers that made them indentured servants while in Britain. What was the last state […]

Is ignoring someone ignorant? > “ignorant” and “ignoring” are different forms of the same word (“ignore”). “Ignorant” means “Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated” not “a person that regularly ignores something” – ignorance has nothing to do with ignoring things. Can you plead ignorance? An ancient maxim of the law is ignorantia […]

Is academic dishonesty a crime? Lawmaking is a professional field which is not structured around the concept of originality and for which plagiarism is less relevant. Plagiarism is not a crime but is disapproved more on the grounds of moral offence. It may be a case for civil law if it is so substantial to […]

Is Scotland a Protestant or Catholic country? By 1560 the majority of the nobility supported the rebellion; a provisional government was established, the Scottish Parliament renounced the Pope’s authority, and the mass was declared illegal. Scotland had officially become a Protestant country. Do Protestants bless themselves? Making the sign of the cross (Latin: signum crucis), […]

What does Bourdieu say about education? Bourdieu argued that the children of middle-class or wealthier parents are likely have cultural assets – knowledge, behaviour, attitudes and cultural experiences – that ensures that they succeed in education (and society). What is Bourdieu’s theory of social reproduction? According to Bourdieu, cultural reproduction is the social process through […]

What is meaning of cognizance in law? Literally it means to become aware of, but when used with reference to a Court or a Magistrate, it means to take judicial notice of an offence. … What is a previewing? Previewing is a strategy that readers use to recall prior knowledge and set a purpose for […]

Is oil a public good? In contrast, oil or coal are both rivalrous and excludable, making them private goods, A country can prevent people or firms from using the coal or oil (without paying) and there is a finite amount of coal or oil available in a given area, that is once a well or […]

What did Karl Marx believe about economic equality? Karl Marx believed that economic equality was the only system that was justifiable. How did Karl Marx explain social inequality? Marxists theorize that inequality and poverty are functional components of the capitalist mode of production: capitalism necessarily produces inegalitarian social structures. Inequality is transferred from one generation […]