Category: Philosophy

Is Colin a good name? The form Collin reached the peak of its popularity somewhat earlier, at rank 115 in 1996, and has declined to rank 298 as of 2016. Taken together, the names Colin and Collin accounted for 0.16% (about 1 in 620) of boys named in the US in 2016, down from 0.4% […]

What does the notation P B A mean? Event B given Event A How do you prove independence of two random variables? In general, if two random variables are independent, then you can write P(X∈A,Y∈B)=P(X∈A)P(Y∈B), for all sets A and B. Intuitively, two random variables X and Y are independent if knowing the value of […]

What is comparative method in psychology? The comparative method involves comparing the similarities and differences among species to gain an understanding of evolutionary relationships. The comparative method can also be used to compare modern species of animals to ancient species. Do humans and animals learn the same way? New research shows that animals learn socially […]

Is Eckhart Tolle a vegetarian? Yes he does, according to his partner Kim Eng Buddha wasn’t rigid about it and said it was okay if you were offered it, the Dalai Lama follows this path and is vegetarian at home but will eat meat if away Does Kim Eng have a child? To date, we […]

Which best describes the Second Law of Thermodynamics? The Second Law of Thermodynamics is about the quality of energy. It states that as energy is transferred or transformed, more and more of it is wasted. The Second Law also states that there is a natural tendency of any isolated system to degenerate into a more […]

Can a liger kill a tiger? A liger is definitely much bigger and probably a lot stronger too, However it lacks aggression or ferociousness so wouldn’t beat a lion or a tiger in a fight. Ligers are hybrids and have no motive to hunt or kill. Lions and Tigers on the other hand are top […]

Does Hume believe in God? I offer a reading of Hume’s writings on religion which preserves the many criticisms of established religion that he voiced, but also reveals that Hume believed in a genuine theism and a true religion. At the heart of this belief system is Hume’s affirmation that there is a god, although […]

What is deduction example? Deductive reasoning is a type of deduction used in science and in life. It is when you take two true statements, or premises, to form a conclusion. For example, A is equal to B. Given those two statements, you can conclude A is equal to C using deductive reasoning. What is […]

How did Progressives reformers change local and state government? How did progressive reforms change local and state governments? They gave citizens greater voice through the direct primary, the initiative, the referendum and recall. Progressive government officials worked for reforms in eduction, factories,voting and the environment. What steps did women take to win workers’ rights? Is […]

Is Mt Fuji a supervolcano? It is the second-highest volcano located on an island in Asia (after Mount Kerinci on the island of Sumatra), and seventh-highest peak of an island on Earth. Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that last erupted from 1707 to 1708. Will Mount Fuji ever erupt again? At present, there have […]