Did Plato agree with Heraclitus and Parmenides? I am going to say something controversial here: Plato agreed with Parmenides and he also agreed with Heraclitus. They were both ‘right’ as far as he was concerned…. What did Heraclitus mean when he said you can never step twice in the same river? This statement from the […]
Is swoopy a word?
Is swoopy a word? swoopy adj. (informal) Having a swooping shape or motion. What means sweeping? 1a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area. b : having a curving line or form. 2a : extensive sweeping reforms. b : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion sweeping generalities. Other Words […]
Why did David Hume say that there is no self?
Why did David Hume say that there is no self? We cannot observe ourselves, or what we are, in a unified way. There is no impression of the “self” that ties our particular impressions together. Hume argues that our concept of the self is a result of our natural habit of attributing unified existence to […]
How does sequential hermaphroditism work?
How does sequential hermaphroditism work? Simultaneous hermaphroditism is when the same organism has both the male and female sex organs and produces both types of gametes. Sequential hermaphroditism means that an organism switches from its inborn sex to the opposite sex, a development observed primarily in certain fish and gastropods. What is the function of […]
Is cultural homogenization good or bad?
Is cultural homogenization good or bad? Generally homogenization is viewed negatively, as it leads to the “reduction in cultural diversity.” However, some scholars have a positive view on homogenization, especially in the area of education. What is the purpose of homogenization? Homogenization, process of reducing a substance, such as the fat globules in milk, to […]
Did Ron use an Unforgivable Curse?
Did Ron use an Unforgivable Curse? Ron didn’t use Imperius Curse. That was Harry. And no, he wasn’t reprimanded because it was war/pre-war time. And it was necessary as hell. Does Ron die in the cursed child? 4 HE SACRIFICED HIMSELF TO SAVE SCORPIUS MALFOY Ron spent the majority of his life hating the Malfoy […]
Is Jazz an atonal?
Is Jazz an atonal? Jazz is far less academic about atonality. The high degree of structure found in serialism is not found in Jazz. But of course, Free Jazz is about more than just playing ‘atonally’. As I stated at the beginning, Free Jazz is the systematic rejection of musical norms. Why was free jazz […]
What is midlife crisis according to Levinson?
What is midlife crisis according to Levinson? According to Levinson the midlife transition (40-45) was a time of reevaluating previous commitments; making dramatic changes if necessary; giving expression to previously ignored talents or aspirations; and feeling more of a sense of urgency about life and its meaning. When referring to the sandwich generation What are […]
Is sentimentality a bad thing?
Is sentimentality a bad thing? But there can be a sharp downside to sentimentality. It is not always as tied with goodness and warmth as many think. Indeed, sentimentality can be dangerous to our health, well-being and collective future. We normally associate super “nice” women and men with sentimentality. Which philosopher was a sentimentalist? David […]
Do Aztec still exist?
Do Aztec still exist? This is another view of the Aztec past It no longer exists unfortunately It was brought back to Mexico After all, the Aztecs had been a great empir What did the Aztecs speak? Nahuatl language What was Aztecs religion? MATOS MOCTEZUMA: The Aztec religion was primarily polytheist They had different gods, […]