Category: Philosophy

Where should I start with Karl Popper? I would say one should start reading The Logic of Scientific Discovery and then follow it with Open Society and its Enemies. Those two books are generally considered his magnum opuses and every aspiring student of philosophy should read them. How does fixation affect personality? Freud suggested that […]

Is Hans German for John? Hans is a Germanic masculine given name in German, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations. It was originally short for Johannes (John), but is now also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes. What is Hans the German real name? Hans is a […]

What is Star Wars Dark Side? The dark side of the Force, called Bogan or Boga by ancient Force-sensitives on Tython, was a method of using the Force. Those who used the dark side were known as either Darksiders, Dark Side Adepts, or Dark Jedi when unaffiliated with a dark side organization such as the […]

Is KQED NPR? KQED-FM (88.5 FM) is a NPR-member radio station in San Francisco, California. What channel is KQED World? channel 30 Is KQED nonprofit? KQED is an independently owned and operated nonprofit public benefit corporation. How do I contact KQED? Call (415) 553-2150, email [email protected], or fill out the Contact Us form. Hours: M-F […]

Why was Lenin named? He first adopted the pseudonym Lenin in December 1901, possibly based on the Siberian River Lena; he often used the fuller pseudonym of N. Lenin, and while the N did not stand for anything, a popular misconception later arose that it represented Nikolai. Was Lenin a good leader? As noted historian […]

Can you legally challenge someone to a fight? You can legally ask for a sporting event – and that term has been used as a euphemism for a fight with non-sporting intent. But no, you may not commit assault, nor fight a dual, nor deliberately take a life or try to maim a person without […]

How do I stop Upspeak? How to Stop Upspeak Don’t be afraid of recording yourself. Listen for upspeak and write down the offending sentences. Draw an up arrow on the last strong syllable on the last word. Make a down arrow over the last part of the word. Read it aloud by speaking louder where […]

What is moral hazard and adverse selection? Adverse selection occurs when there’s a lack of symmetric information prior to a deal between a buyer and a seller Moral hazard is the risk that one party has not entered into the contract in good faith or has provided false details about its assets, liabilities, or credit […]

What does it mean when a girl wears a thong? What does it mean when a girl wears a thong? Many women agree that wearing a thong makes them feel comfortable, especially when wearing yoga pants, jeans, shorts or skirts. There is a perfect balance of comfort and freedom when wearing a thong, so if […]

What is God called in Efik? Abasi is considered to be the Supreme Creator (God). What does Calabar mean? Calabar is a city in Cross River State, coastal southeastern Nigeria. The original name for Calabar was Atakpa, from the Jukun language. Calabar is the capital of Cross River State. For the purpose of administration, the […]