Category: Philosophy

Is the book of wisdom the same as Ecclesiastes? Ecclesiastes differs from the other biblical Wisdom books in being deeply skeptical of the usefulness of Wisdom itself. Ecclesiastes in turn influenced the deuterocanonical works, Wisdom of Solomon and Sirach, both of which contain vocal rejections of the Ecclesiastical philosophy of futility. Is there a book […]

How do you calculate expected utility theory? You calculate expected utility using the same general formula that you use to calculate expected value. Instead of multiplying probabilities and dollar amounts, you multiply probabilities and utility amounts. That is, the expected utility (EU) of a gamble equals probability x amount of utiles. So EU(A)=80. Why Is […]

Is honesty an intrinsic value? Intrinsic value is something that has value in its own right, such as honesty and kindness, whereas extrinsic value is doing something for another reason (i.e., wealth and fame). These are values to be admired and illustrative of a person of integrity. Is love an intrinsic value? Intrinsic values make […]

Is anyone more famous than Michael Jackson? So Mickey Mouse is the only one more Famous than Michael Jackson is worldwide at his peak. Who was the most famous Jackson? Michael Jackson Why is Jackson a popular name? The name Jackson is a boy’s name of English origin meaning “son of Jack”. Jackson is so […]

Is Freud worth reading? Well Freud along with Marx and Nietzsche form the trinity of paranoia so it is worth reading the whole set if you are interested in one of them. Freud’s Outline of Psychoanalysis is short and enough to get a grasp of his thinking. That said if you want to read works […]

Is one punch man a deconstruction? So many people don’t get OPM. They think it’s a parody because of it’s memorable comedic moments and it’s many inversions, but parodies aren’t rife of seriousness like OPM. Saitama himself is not a parody either. … Is Konosuba a deconstruction? Konosuba has many elements of a deconstruction and […]

What are the three basic elements of a crime? In general, every crime involves three elements: first, the act or conduct (“actus reus”); second, the individual’s mental state at the time of the act (“mens rea”); and third, the causation between the act and the effect (typically either “proximate causation” or “but-for causation”). What triggers […]

What are the 3 types of natural hazards? Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical phenomena caused either by rapid or slow onset events which can be geophysical (earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and volcanic activity), hydrological (avalanches and floods), climatological (extreme temperatures, drought and wildfires), meteorological (cyclones and … What is the most dangerous type of natural […]

How can we improve our well-being? There are lots of things we can do to look after our mental health and wellbeing every day – make a start with these 6 top tips. Reframe unhelpful thoughts. The way we think, feel and behave are linked. Be in the present. Get good sleep. Connect with others. […]

Is Neil a boy or girl name? Neil as a boy’s name is pronounced neel. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Neil is “champion”. Is Cornelius a black name? The race and Hispanic origin distribution of the people with the name CORNELIUS is 75.6% White, 2.8% Hispanic origin, 18.3% Black, […]