Category: Philosophy

What is Defamiliarization in Russian formalism? The Russian Formalists’ concept of “Defamiliarization”, proposed by Viktor Shklovsky in his Art as Technique, refers to the literary device whereby language is used in such a way that ordinary and familiar objects are made to look different. Thus literary language is ordinary language deformed and made strange. What […]

How do you start an essay in first person? To expand on these pointers: 1: Perfect your character introduction: Make the reader care. 2: How to start a story in first person: Begin with revealing actions. 3: Don’t tell the reader everything at once. 4: Make your character’s voice identifiable from the start. 5: Make […]

Is McDonald Scottish or Irish? MacDonald, Macdonald, and McDonald are surnames of Scottish and Irish origin. In the Scottish Gaelic and Irish languages they are patronymic, referring to an ancestor with given name Donald. How do you say cheers in Scotland? There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the […]

What are the 7 natural laws? These fundamentals are called the Seven Natural Laws through which everyone and everything is governed. They are the laws of : Attraction, Polarity, Rhythm, Relativity, Cause and Effect, Gender/Gustation and Perpetual Transmutation of Energy. What is the strongest force in nature? The strong nuclear force, also called the strong […]

Is Ravana father of Sita? Ravana’s daughter: In Sanghadasa’s Jaina version of Ramayana, and also in Adbhuta Ramayana, Sita, entitled Vasudevahindi, is born as the daughter of Ravana. According to this version, astrologers predict that first child of Vidyadhara Maya (Ravana’s wife) will destroy his lineage. Where Sita Ji died? Sitamarhi Why did Sita kill […]

How do you write Believe? Also, rather than writing a list, consider focusing on one core belief. Be positive: Write about what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Avoid statements of religious dogma, preaching, or editorializing. Be personal: Make your essay about you; speak in the first person. What are good things to […]

Is Utilitarianism good or bad? Utilitarianism is one of the best known and most influential moral theories. Like other forms of consequentialism, its core idea is that whether actions are morally right or wrong depends on their effects. More specifically, the only effects of actions that are relevant are the good and bad results that […]

What does a person who practices civil disobedience do? Civil disobedience, also called passive resistance, the refusal to obey the demands or commands of a government or occupying power, without resorting to violence or active measures of opposition; its usual purpose is to force concessions from the government or occupying power. What is the difference […]

What are rhetorical goals? Understanding Purpose A rhetorical purpose is the goal of your argument, to explain the purpose of your argument, and to prove your point to the audience using persuasive writing. The different forms include the following: express, explore, inform, analyze, persuade, and reflect. How do I write a rhetorical analysis? In writing […]

Can a photographer use my photos without a release? In the United States, it’s illegal for a photographer to use someone’s likeness commercially without a photo release form. Likewise, it’s illegal for a client to use images from a photographer without the same permission. Do you need permission to publish photo of someone? Requirements for […]