Category: Philosophy

Are Buddhists atheist? If atheism is the absence of belief in a God or gods, then many Buddhists are, indeed, atheists. Buddhism is not about either believing or not believing in God or gods. For this reason, Buddhism is more accurately called nontheistic rather than atheistic. Can Buddhist eat eggs? Five ethical teachings govern how […]

How does the Constitution protect liberty? The First Amendment protects freedom of religion and freedom of speech and of the press. It also protects the right of peaceful assembly and to petition the government. It protects against deprivation of life liberty or property without due process of law (due process clause). How does the Constitution […]

Did Ava really die on Justified? After Raylan finds Ava in Lebec, she begs him not to tell Boyd about his son. In the final minutes, Raylan visits Boyd in jail with some bad news: Ava died in a car crash three years earlier. Does Boyd kill Ava on Justified? Boyd agrees to leave, but […]

What if I am a butterfly dreaming I am a man? I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was Chou. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I […]

How do you solve diversity index? So the total number of organisms N in your example would be 5, and n(i) would be one; then by the formula, the diversity index is 1 – (1(0) + 1(0) + 1(0) + 1(0) + 1(0))/(5*4) , which simplifies to 1 – 5/20 = 075 What is a […]

What is TED talk short for? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are collectively shaping our world. But a TED conference is broader still, showcasing important research and ideas from all disciplines and exploring how they connect. Who can talk in Ted Talks? Up to 100 individuals may attend […]

What is population and types? A discrete assemblage of entities with identifiable characteristics such as people, animals with the objective of analysis and data collection is called a population. A metapopulation is when individuals in local populations scatter between other local populations. What are three examples of population? What is a population? Give three examples. […]

What is a highly creative person? Highly creative individuals may: Display a great deal of curiosity about many things; are constantly asking questions about anything and everything; may have broad interests in many unrelated areas. How do you make an artist fall in love with you? Compliment This type of vulnerability begets insecurity so compliment […]

Can a doctor prescribe a placebo without you knowing? Physicians may use placebos for diagnosis or treatment only if the patient is informed of and agrees to its use. Can a pharmacist give you a placebo? Prescribing placebos is not illegal, but can be unethical if recipient has no idea that he or she is […]

Is using a fake ID Identity Theft? Someone who uses another person’s identifying information to fraudulently or illegally obtain some kind of benefit commits the crime of identity theft. Likewise, depending on the state in which you live, using a fake ID to get into a bar or buy alcohol can be identity theft or […]