Category: Philosophy

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 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 words do I want to live my life by? 5 Words to Live Your Life By 1 – No. “Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” – 2 – Yes. “If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you are […]

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 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 are the element of dialogue? Fritz. Plato and the Elements of Dialogue examines Plato’s use of the three necessary elements of dialogue: character, time, and place. By identifying and taking up striking employments of these features from throughout Plato’s work, this book seeks to map their functions and importance. Why is dialogue so important? […]

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 […]