What are the different types of government systems? Some of the different types of government include a direct democracy, a representative democracy, socialism, communism, a monarchy, an oligarchy, and an autocracy. What are the systems of government? There are many different forms of government but really just eight apply to us today. Absolute Monarchy (absolutism) […]
Why is tinker a bad word?
Why is tinker a bad word? It is thought that the use of “tinker’s dam” as something worthless, may have evolved into the phrase “tinker’s curse”. Although tinker’s curse is attested in 1824, which was thought to be earlier than tinker’s dam, “tinkers damn” is attested in 1823. What is the opposite of scouted? What […]
What causes scarcity?
What causes scarcity? A rise in demand can cause a resource to become scarce This dramatic increase in people (combined with rising incomes and economic output) has put a greater strain on many natural resources – causing greater scarcity amongst some resources and new forms of scarcity – such as rising sea levels What are […]
What is hypocrisy in simple words?
What is hypocrisy in simple words? Hypocrisy is the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform. In moral psychology, it is the failure to follow one’s own expressed moral […]
What are three interesting facts about Galileo?
What are three interesting facts about Galileo? 8 Things You May Not Know About Galileo He was a college dropout. He didn’t invent the telescope. His daughters were nuns. Galileo was sentenced to life in prison by the Roman Inquisition. He spent his final years under house arrest. His middle finger is on display in […]
What is the other self?
What is the other self? The binary of self and other is perhaps one of the most basic theories of human consciousness and identity, claiming, in short, that the existence of an other, a not-self, allows the possibility or recognition of a self. In other words: I see you. I do not control your body […]
How do you calm down an upset employee?
How do you calm down an upset employee? The 6 steps for dealing with an angry employee Thank them for their feedback. Let them know the time, energy (and probably courage), it took to let you know about the situation is of great valuable. Empathize with their frustration. Ask for the details. Apologize. Take action. […]
Why do animals not have rights?
Why do animals not have rights? Nevertheless, granting rights to animals entails exactly this consequence. Because rights and duties are cognate, animals cannot only enjoy being protected by rights. They will also be subject to corresponding duties. But being unable to comprehend those duties and moral foundations, animals cannot have rights. Can animals reason like […]
Can a Catholic marry a divorced Protestant?
Can a Catholic marry a divorced Protestant? The annulment rule change also affects non-Catholics who are divorced and wish to remarry a Catholic. Non-Catholics need an annulment before validly marrying a Catholic in the church. But divorced Catholics are not allowed to remarry until their earlier marriage has been nullified. Can you take communion if […]
What is moral discourse?
What is moral discourse? Moral discourse takes up questions of ethics and value. Moral discourse also encompasses discussion of political morality: that is, why people should accept and obey the decisions of a political system (especially in cases where some people disagree with those decisions). What is the meaning of public morality? Public morality refers […]