Category: Philosophy

What sort of hat does the merchant wear? We know the merchant is the fashionista of the group because he’s wearing a cloak of “motley” (variegated, colorful pattern), a Flemish beaver hat, and has a forked beard, all of which were current fashions at this time period. What is a Flemish beaver hat? A beaver […]

What is the importance of physical science in daily life? It includes chemistry, which focuses on matter, and physics, which focuses on energy. Physical science explains everyday observations and actions. Its advances make modern life possible. What is the role of physical activity in your life? Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and […]

What is the function of magic? The purpose of magic is to acquire knowledge, power, love, or wealth; to heal or ward off illness or danger; to guarantee productivity or success in an endeavour; to cause harm to an enemy; to reveal information; to induce spiritual transformation; to trick; or to entertain. Is there a […]

What famous quote did Thomas Jefferson say? “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. . . .” “it is the great parent of science & of virtue: and that a nation will be great in both, always in proportion as it is free.” “our liberty depends on the freedom […]

How big were the waves in The Perfect Storm? “Wave heights with the ‘perfect storm’ reached as high as 100 feet with winds as high as 70 mph at the peak of the storm,” Boston said. “Sandy’s winds and waves were even higher.” Some of the waves that capsized the Andrea Gail were 39 feet […]

Can you make up for lost sleep with naps? Research has shown that just a few minutes of shut-eye will improve alertness, performance and mood, and a short afternoon nap can make up for the loss of one hour of nighttime sleep. Napping is a bit of an art, though. Here are some rules for […]

Who wrote civic culture? Sidney Verba What is participant culture? Participatory culture, an opposing concept to consumer culture, is a culture in which private individuals (the public) do not act as consumers only, but also as contributors or producers (prosumers). The term is most often applied to the production or creation of some type of […]

Which resonance is most stable? Rules for estimating stability of resonance structures The greater the number of covalent bonds, the greater the stability since more atoms will have complete octets. The structure with the least number of formal charges is more stable. The structure with the least separation of formal charge is more stable. Which […]

What do you mean by oppression? Oppression is malicious or unjust treatment or exercise of power, often under the guise of governmental authority or cultural opprobrium. Oppression refers to discrimination when the injustice does not target and may not directly afflict everyone in society but instead targets specific groups of people. What is a freeze […]

What is a meta in gaming? In essence, a “meta” in gaming terminology is a generally agreed upon strategy by the community. Said strategy is considered to be the most optimal way to win/ has the best performance at a specific task. Some people have defined meta as an acronym meaning “most effective tactics available”. […]