Category: Philosophy

What is nature life? : the period of a person’s earthly existence terminated by natural as opposed to civil death. Why do we value truth? Truth was considered valuable because it enables us to see the world as it is without prejudice or bias, and moreover (according to some, most importantly) it enables us to […]

Why is Daoism considered a mysticism? Livia Kohn argues that Daoist religious thought can be viewed as a form of “mystical philosophy” because it is: a system of thought that claims to relate directly to the personal experience of oneness with the Tao. Who is the God of Daoism? Lao Tsu What 3 ideas make […]

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 […]

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 […]

What led to the Belmont Report? The Belmont Report was written in response to the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, in which African Americans with syphilis were lied to and denied treatment for more than 40 years. Many people died as a result, infected others with the disease, and passed congenital syphilis onto their children. Are […]

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 […]