Category: Philosophy

What is tolerance and its types? A tolerance is an acceptable amount of dimensional variation that will still allow an object to function correctly. Three basic tolerances that occur most often on working drawings are: limit dimensions, unilateral, and bilateral tolerances. What is natural tolerance limit? Definition of Natural Tolerances: Natural tolerances are the control […]

What does Sophy mean in Greek? Sophy means “wisdom” (from Greek “Σοφία”). What does Sophia mean in Greek? The Ancient Greek word Sophia (σοφία, sophía) is the abstract noun of σοφός (sophós), which variously translates to “clever, skillful, intelligent, wise”. In that work, the leaders of the proposed utopia are to be philosopher kings: rulers […]

What article is frustrated homicide? The elements of frustrated homicide are: (1) the accused intended to kill his victim, as manifested by his use of a deadly weapon in his assault; (2) the victim sustained fatal or mortal wound but did not die because of timely medical assistance; and (3) noneof the qualifying circumstances for […]

Can I be fired? Unfortunately, getting fired without a reason can happen to just about anyone. In many cases, unless there is a contract or bargaining agreement, employees are considered covered under employment at will, which means your employer doesn’t need a reason to fire you. Is it OK to fire someone via text? Most […]

What is your dharma? “Dharma” is a Sanskrit word that translates literally to “right direction,” “rightful duty,” or “righteous living.” But the concept of dharma has a far deeper meaning than its direct translation. Essentially, your dharma means your purpose in life. Your dharma is your true calling – what you were put here to […]

What does it mean if something is byzantine? a : of, relating to, or characterized by a devious and usually surreptitious manner of operation a Byzantine power struggle. b : intricately involved : labyrinthine rules of Byzantine complexity. Byzantine. Definition of Byzantine (Entry 2 of 2) : a native or inhabitant of Byzantium. Why did […]

What is moral decay in society? “Moral decay” is a term used to describe the decline or fall of the moral values of a civilization. This is debatable, since there is no way to directly measure the effect that specific moral codes have on the world as a whole and how changes in those moral […]

What does it mean to treat someone as a mere means what does it mean to treat someone as an end in himself or herself? In the idiom of the article, to say that someone is treating another as a means or, equivalently, using him, implies in itself no moral disapproval. To say that someone […]

Does using an inhaler break your fast? Even if you have agreed with your doctor not to use your preventer inhalers during the fasting period, your reliever inhaler could save your life if you have an asthma attack. Most religious leaders agree that using an inhaler does not break your fast. How can I improve […]

What are examples of analogous traits? For example, the wings of a fly, a moth, and a bird are analogous because they developed independently as adaptations to a common function—flying. The presence of the analogous structure, in this case the wing, does not reflect evolutionary closeness among the organisms that possess it. What does analogy […]