Category: Philosophy

What is the relationship between civil society and state? In liberal societies, it is argued, the state is a site of formal equality between all citizens Civil society, in contrast, is characterised by freedom, social diversity and competition in the market place, which results in material inequalities What is the difference between state and civil […]

Why is ADHD not considered a learning disability? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a learning disability; however, it does make learning difficult. For example, it is hard to learn when you struggle to focus on what your teacher is saying or when you can’t seem to be able to sit down and pay attention […]

Is Candlemas the end of Christmas? Falling exactly 40 days after Christmas, Candlemas (or the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary) was observed as the official end of Christmas in medieval England. What do you eat on the Epiphany? It’s traditional to eat a special cake called ‘Rosca de Reyes’ (Three Kings […]

Is rudimentary a bad word? rudimentary Add to list Share. Rudimentary means basic, or at a very early stage. The test should be easy: it requires only a rudimentary understanding of the materials. The word rude means simple or offensive — and people with only rudimentary understanding of good manners might not know how that […]

How do you know someone understands you? Show them the real you, not the person you think they’d want to see….Pursue relationships with meaningful people. Express interest in you. Ask questions about your life. Make you feel safe around them. Respect you as a human being. Share details about their own life. Are open and […]

Why did Thoreau decide to leave the woods? In the conclusion of Walden he writes, “I left the woods for as good a reason as I went there. He lived a relatively self-reliant life and discovered what it meant to “be alive.” At Walden, Thoreau lived his life on his terms and and, in his […]

What are the benefits of being a Roman citizen? Some of those advantages included: The right to vote. The right to hold office. The right to make contracts. The right to own property. The right to have a lawful marriage. The right to have children of any such marriage become Roman citizens automatically. The right […]

What is the difference between non-maleficence and beneficence? Beneficence involves balancing the benefits of treatment against the risks and costs involved, whereas non-maleficence means avoiding the causation of harm What is Maleficence nursing? Ethics, simply defined, is a principle that describes what is expected in terms of right and correct and wrong or incorrect in […]

What does pinky ring mean sexually? This ring is worn by men to signify that they are not interested in marriage. Even in the gay community, the pinky ring has a particular message to convey. This community has perceived pinky ring to convey a message to others about their sexual choices or about being homosexual. […]

Which couples from Big Brother are still together? Here are all of the couples from “Big Brother” that are still together: Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder from seasons 11 and 13 are married with children. Brendon Villegas and Rachel Reilly from seasons 12 and 13 are married. Daniele Donato and Dominic Briones from season 13 […]