Category: Philosophy

What it means to be libertarian? Libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and political freedom, emphasizing free association, freedom of choice, individualism and voluntary association. Libertarians share a skepticism of authority and state power, but some of them diverge on the scope of their opposition to existing economic and political systems. What is political science one […]

Is guar gum healthy? Guar gum is well known for its ability to thicken and stabilize food products, but it may also provide some health benefits. Studies indicate that it could be beneficial for a few specific areas of health, including digestion, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and weight maintenance. What are the side effects […]

Who needs to be present at a nikah? Maulana Umar Ahmed Usmani says that the presence of two witnesses is absolutely essential at the nikah. They should be two men or two women who are just, adult and Muslim and are aware of all that goes into a Muslim marriage. According to custom, a just […]

Is epistasis common in humans? Abstract. Epistasis or modifier genes, that is, gene-gene interactions of non-allelic partners, play a major role in susceptibility to common human diseases. This old genetic concept has experienced a major renaissance recently. Interestingly, epistatic genes can make the disease less severe, or make it more severe. Is Sickle Cell Anemia […]

Was Kara a Cylon? Kara Thrace was a thirteenth Cylon. It also explains plainly how and why she knew the music, “All Along The Watchtower”, along with the other “activated” Final Five Cylons. What’s not explained is who built her a new Viper, who delivered her to New Earth and who sent her back to […]

Did neo lie to Morpheus? So no, he did not lie. Neo thought once he was in the door that the war would end, that was not the case. But, Morpheus’ faith in neo will be proven, as neo is the real one, as opposed to the previous one’s, who were reloaded. Why can neo […]

Whats the opposite of nominal? nominal. Antonyms: real, deep, serious, important, grave, substantial, actual, intrinsic, veritable, essential. Synonyms: trifling, suppositious, ostensible, professed, pretended, formal. Does nominal mean small? Nominal is a financial term that has several different contexts. It can mean small or far below the real value or cost such as a nominal fee. […]

What is the difference between environmental science and environmentalism? All scientific disciplines have a goal of objectivity, and environmental science seeks to do so in its study of humans and the relationship with the natural world. Environmentalism takes what environmental science discovers, and makes a subjective appraisal of the goodness or badness of those interactions. […]

Can a friendship be a relationship? It’s perfectly possible for our friendships to blossom into love, but how this blossoming progresses depends on us and the way we decide to move forward. A friendship transformed into a passionate partnership can change our lives in some truly special ways. Whats the difference between a friend and […]

What is inference in your own words? An inference is an idea or conclusion that’s drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess. We learn about some things by experiencing them first-hand, but we gain other knowledge by inference — the process of inferring things based on what is already known. How […]