Category: Philosophy

Is United States a democracy or a republic? U.S. Government. While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic. What does a republican form of government mean? Republic, form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. Modern republics are […]

What was the first affordable car? Ford Model T What is a Ford Model B? Ford produced three cars between 1932 and 1934: the Model B, the Model 18, and the Model 46. These succeeded the Model A. The Model B had an updated four cylinder and was available from 1932 to 1934. What is […]

Are organically grown foods? The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. While the regulations vary from country to country, in the U.S., organic crops must be grown must be grown without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, or bioengineered genes (GMOs). Which organic foods are worth buying? […]

What happens when you inherit cash? Generally, when you inherit money it is tax-free to you as a beneficiary. This is because any income received by a deceased person prior to their death is taxed on their own final individual return, so it is not taxed again when it is passed on to you. It […]

What social performance means? Social performance is defined as “the effective translation of an institution’s mission into practice in line with accepted social values.” In other words, social performance is about making an organization’s social mission a reality, whatever that mission is. What do you mean by corporate social performance? Corporate social performance (CSP) refers […]

How does Stephen King define horror? According to King, ‘Horror’ is “the unnatural, spiders the size of bears, the dead waking up and walking around, it’s when the lights go out and something with claws grabs you by the arm.” In other words, when chaos takes control, horror triumphs. Does Stephen King only write horror? […]

What does not take things personally Four Agreements? If you’ve read Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements,” his second agreement, “don’t take anything personally” attempts to explain why we actually do take things personally. The idea is that consciously or subconsciously we agree with what’s being said. Do your best four agreements? The Four Agreements […]

What does it mean when a person is empty? Empty people often characterize themselves in a very basic way: by the absence of happiness in their lives. Empty people only pull strings and influence others in order to fill their own bottomless emptiness. They cover up their own deficiency by manipulating the emotions of others. […]

Why is Jesus on an anchor? The anchor is one of the oldest symbols used in Christianity, and in this instance it is combined with the cross, representing Jesus. Hebrews 6.19 ties the anchor to the concept of “hope,” and thus Christians hope of salvation through Christ. How is Jesus my anchor? Remember when Jesus […]

Is Aluminium foil a pure substance? If there is no physical process that will separate the sample then the sample is a “pure” substance. Otherwise the substance is an “element” (e.g., copper penny, aluminum foil). Compounds are made up of molecules or salts. elements are made up of single types of atoms. Is mayonnaise a […]