Category: Philosophy

Are you Japanese in Japan? Nihonjin desu ka. Are you a Japanese? Why don’t we call Japan Nippon? “Japan” and “Nippon” do not sound similar. In Japanese, “Nippon” is written as 日本. 日 means “Sun” or “Day” and 本 in this case represents “origin”. Chinese people called it so because Japan is located in the […]

What is truth condition theory in semantics? In semantics and pragmatics, a truth condition is the condition under which a sentence is true. Truth conditions of a sentence don’t necessarily reflect current reality. They are merely the conditions under which the statement would be true. What are the different kinds of phrases? A phrase is […]

How did Ibn Sina impact the world? In the 11th century CE, science was rapidly advancing in the Islamic world. The scholar Ibn Sina (Avicenna) synthesized its medical wisdom. His great medical work, The Canon of Medicine (Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb) was five volumes, spanning thousands of pages. … Who was Ibn Sina What is the […]

What is equal probability? The term equal probability is frequently used in the theory of sampling. Thus, equal probability of selection means that when an individual is selected from the remaining available units in the population, at the time of selecting the unit, the probability of selection is equal. What is non zero number example? […]

What is the second derivative called? The second derivative is the rate of change of the rate of change of a point at a graph (the “slope of the slope” if you will). How do you know if the second derivative is positive or negative? The second derivative tells whether the curve is concave up […]

What do NFL players do the day before a game? If the game is at home, the early part of the day involves a walk-through practice, meaning players train at half speed. If the game is away, most of Saturday is spent traveling. Then, a sit-down team meeting takes place before dinner and curfew at […]

What impact would beach erosion have on tourism? Beaches and extreme events For many destinations, beach erosion is the principal concern. Declining beach conditions impact adversely on tourism revenue; but conversely, in areas where eroded beaches have been restored, tourist visits and revenues have increased (Table 5). Why do coastal areas encourage tourism? Coastal areas […]

Can you substitute sweetener for sugar in cakes? Baking with less sugar. Cakes are meant to be sweet and the only way to make a cake without any type of sugar is to use artificial sweeteners, which many people feel uncomfortable with. You can make lots of cakes without table sugar if you are happy […]

How long do you have to pay a ticket in South Carolina? You will need to pay the fine within 15 days of your court date or the process to suspend your driver’s license will begin. What is the most likely punishment for a traffic violation? In most states, a traffic infraction can’t result in […]

What can I use as a drawer divider? To organize small anythings – from earrings to paperclips to hair ties – a muffin tin works in even the most shallow of drawers. You can also save pieces of cardboard, and trim them to size to make simple, interlocking dividers. What do you put in drawers? […]