Category: Philosophy

Can a woman be a Mason? In North America, neither “mainstream” Freemasonry nor Prince Hall Freemasonry accept women, but rather have associated separate bodies, some of which are mentioned above, which are “Masonic” in character, but not Masonic in their content. These bodies, together with co-freemasonry, remain anathema to UGLE. What is the highest degree […]

Is the orthodox bible different? There is an important difference for the Old Testament. Orthodox use the oldest version ( 3rd century BCE) of the Old Testament which is the Septuagint or in Greek Εβδομήκοντα (evdomikonda), and Catholics use the Masoretic version (dates from the 10th century CE). Does the Orthodox Church pray to Mary? […]

What is delayed treatment? A delay in treatment is characterized by a patient failing to receive medical treatment, whether it be medication, physical therapy treatment, lab testing, or any other form of treatment, within the reasonable time frame that it should have been delivered. What is the iceberg of health? The Health Iceberg is a […]

How do you start a polite question? Asking Indirect Questions to Be Especially Polite Using indirect question forms is especially polite. Indirect questions request the same information as direct questions, but they are considered more formal. Notice that indirect questions begin with a phrase (“I wonder,” “Do you think,” “Would you mind,” etc.). Can I […]

How do I know when my degree is conferred? You can find this date by looking up your official transcript. Many schools provide online access to this, but you can also call the registrar’s office to check your status. If you can look at your transcript, it will state if your degree is still “in […]

What is the purpose of narrative inquiry? The storytellers construct their stories to convey a specific perspective of an event: it is meaning, not necessarily truth that is conveyed in the form of stories. The purpose of narrative enquiry is to reveal the meanings of the individuals’ experiences as opposed to objective, decontextualized truths [13]. […]

What does a bolo stand for? All-points bulletin Does saw mean to see? Saw is the PAST TENSE of the verb see, and usually comes immediately after NOUNS and PRONOUNS. Seen is the PAST PARTICIPLE of the VERB see. Generally, seen is used alongside have, has, had, was or were in a sentence to make […]

Can argon kill you? Argon can kill you if it replaces too much air and therefore decreases the partial pressure of oxygen too much. Argon can also kill you if you directly inject it into your bloodstream, causing a gas embolism. Argon is an inert gas and non-poisonous gas. It can kill human beings and […]

Does capitalism help the rich? “There is no question that capitalism has been the most successful economic system the world has ever seen. It has helped lift billions of people out of poverty, and it has helped enhance the wealth, health and education of people around the world. Capitalism enables competition, innovation and choice,” Dimon […]

What did cowboys call the toilet? As an alternative to visiting the outhouse, settlers in the American West used chamber pots. Called “thundermugs,” chamber pots were kept near or under one’s bed. If used during the night, its contents were thrown into the privy, a nearby water source, or simply out the window in the […]