Category: Philosophy

Why is omission used? Purposeful omission is the leaving out of particular nonessential details that can be assumed by the reader, (if used in literature), according to the context and attitudes/gestures made by the characters in the stories. It allows for the reader to make their own abstract representation of the situation at hand. What […]

Is time quantitative or qualitative? Quantitative Information – Involves a measurable quantity—numbers are used. Some examples are length, mass, temperature, and time. Quantitative information is often called data, but can also be things other than numbers. Qualitative Information – Involves a descriptive judgment using concept words instead of numbers. What is qualitative data in statistics? […]

What is objective territorial principle? Under the objective aspect of territorial jurisdiction a sovereign is recognized as having the power to adopt a criminal law that applies to crimes that take effect within its borders even if the perpetrator performs the act outside of its borders. What are extraterritorial rights? The right of extraterritoriality granted […]

How do you get Siri to swear? People found a really easy way to make Siri curse A funny “Easter egg” surfaced over the weekend in which you can get Siri to curse. All you have to do is ask your iPhone to define the word “mother.” What happens when you tell Siri to take […]

What is the purpose of the 3 term contingency? The three-term contingency – also referred to as the ABCs of behavior (antecedent-behavior-consequence) illustrates how behavior is elicited by the environment and how the consequences of behavior can affect its future occurrence. What is positive contingency? Positive contingency: the CS signals an increase in the probability […]

How much of the Roman Colosseum is original? The Colosseum has gone through many changes, and what we see now is approximately 1/3 of its original dimensions. It was the core of Rome’s social life for over five centuries, but its decline began in the 7th Century AD, when the massive stones of which it […]

How do Limbos abilities work? Cataclysm causes Limbo and his allies to enter the Rift plane while inside its influence, allowing them to damage banished enemies outside the Cataclysm. Oxium Ospreys and Volatile Runners will charge and detonate regardless of whether they are in the same plane as their intended targets. How do I get […]

What is the symbol for the golden ratio? Phi How do you read Phi? Phee, Phi, Pho, Phum™ … or how do you say Φ? The generally accepted pronunciation of phi is fi, like fly. Most people know phi as “fi,” to rhyme with fly, as its pronounced in “Phi Beta Kappa.” In Dan Brown’s […]

What is unforeseen future? : not able to be reasonably anticipated or expected : not foreseeable an unforeseeable event/problem. What is an unforeseen circumstance? 1. used in official statements for explaining that something unexpected has happened that will prevent an event or situation from continuing normally. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been […]

What is a hard science degree? hard science, noun Any of the natural or physical sciences, as chemistry, biology, physics, or astronomy, in which aspects of the universe are investigated by means of hypotheses and experiments. How do I overcome math anxiety? Ten Ways to Reduce Math Anxiety Confidence + Preparation = Success (Math Anxiety […]