Why do you put your hands together to pray? Why do Christians put their hands together when they pray? Christians put their hands together when they pray not because they have to, but as a way to focus on God, surrender to him, and submit to his will. It is a reminder that we are […]
Why is a precedent important?
Why is a precedent important? The Importance of Precedent. In a common law system, judges are obliged to make their rulings as consistent as reasonably possible with previous judicial decisions on the same subject. Each case decided by a common law court becomes a precedent, or guideline, for subsequent decisions involving similar disputes. What is […]
Why did George Grenville tax the colonists?
Why did George Grenville tax the colonists? In 1763, the British government emerged from the Seven Years’ War burdened by heavy debts. This led British Prime Minister George Grenville to reduce duties on sugar and molasses but also to enforce the law more strictly. This made it even more difficult for colonists to pay their […]
What is the black body in physics?
What is the black body in physics? Blackbody, also spelled black body, in physics, a surface that absorbs all radiant energy falling on it. The term arises because incident visible light will be absorbed rather than reflected, and therefore the surface will appear black. Why is it called blackbody radiation? The name “black body” is […]
Why is group selection wrong?
Why is group selection wrong? Group selection on the level of the species is flawed because it is difficult to see how selective pressures would be applied to competing/non-cooperating individuals. Kin selection between related individuals is accepted as an explanation of altruistic behavior. Does group selection exist? Influential theorist George Williams acknowledged that although group […]
Who was the real Citizen Kane?
Who was the real Citizen Kane? With a story spanning 60 years, the quasi-biographical film examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by Welles, a fictional character based in part upon the American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and Chicago tycoons Samuel Insull and Robert McCormick. Where was Xanadu in Citizen Kane? […]
What is Catastrophe Risk?
What is Catastrophe Risk? 1Catastrophic risk is one where a large number of people are exposed to the risk of a large loss by reason of the occurrence of a peril. It could be a natural calamity in the form of earthquakes, floods, draughts or even terrorism attack resulting in loss of life, destruction of […]
What are the three factors used to determine undue hardship?
What are the three factors used to determine undue hardship? All three of these factors—health, safety and cost—should be considered when determining if an accommodation creates an undue hardship. What is legal hardship? An undue hardship is special or specified circumstances that partially or fully exempt a person or organization from performance of a legal […]
What is the weakness of Socratic method?
What is the weakness of Socratic method? Disadvantages of the Socratic method include: Easy failure rate without student participation. A fear of public speaking is common. Loss of interest possible when a professor is speaking with an individual student. Is the Socratic method effective? The Socratic method is still in use because it develops a […]
What is Romer model?
What is Romer model? Romer’s model of Endogenous Technical Change of 1990 identifies a research sector specialising in the production of ideas. This sector invokes human capital alongwith the existing stock of knowledge to produce ideas or new knowledge. To Romer, ideas are more important than natural resources. What is AK model of growth? This […]