Category: Philosophy

Why is it called Sistine Chapel? The Sistine Chapel was named after a pope. Unless you’re Justin Bieber, you probably know that the correct name is “the Sistine Chapel”, and not “the Sixteenth Chapel”. The chapel is named after Pope Sixtus IV, who commissioned the restoration works in 1477. What is the purpose of the […]

Why is Indonesia gamelan important? Today, gamelan is an important feature of shadow puppet shows, dances, rituals, and other performances in Indonesia. Although stand-alone gamelan concerts are unusual, the music may also be heard frequently on the radio. Most Indonesians today have embraced this ancient musical form as their national sound. How is gamelan taught? […]

What is the puppy dog close? In brief, the Puppy Dog Close is a sales technique that is based (aptly) on a method that pet store salespeople use to sell puppy dogs. For example, the pet store salesperson tells you that you can take the puppy home with you and if you don’t like it, […]

What is dialect and examples? The definition of a dialect is a variety of a language which has different pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary than the standard language of the culture. An example of dialect is Cantonese to the Chinese language. noun. What is dialect spoken? A dialect is a form of the language that is […]

What jobs can I get with a PHD in neuroscience? Careers in Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Sales Residential Counselor Health Educator Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician* EEG Technologist* Lab Animal Care Technician Medical and Healthcare Manager Sales Engineer Forensic Science Technician Law Enforcement How much does a doctor with a PhD make? Some of the most lucrative PhDs […]

Does Rastafarians damage hair? Can dreads cause damage to your hair? The short answer is no. It’s quite the opposite. Dreadlocks as a hairstyle actually help protect your hair. What is the difference between Rasta and dreadlocks? Both Dreads and Rastas have hair that is locked, that is, hair grown into matted lengths. The Rasta […]

Is the Praxis difficult? Passing the PRAXIS CORE can seem like a daunting task – but once you know what to study, the test becomes a lot less scary and a lot more fun. But if you aren’t confident in these areas it’s hard to build on what you don’t know. This is ground zero […]

What was Durkheim contribution to sociology? One of Durkheim’s major contributions was to help define and establish the field of sociology as an academic discipline. Durkheim distinguished sociology from philosophy, psychology, economics, and other social science disciplines by arguing that society was an entity of its own. What are the contributions of sociology? Sociologists are […]

What are the 3 types of ocean currents? Two major kinds of currents define the planet’s oceans: surface currents driven by wind and deep-water currents driven by variations in seawater density Surface Currents ••• Deep-water Currents ••• Measuring Currents ••• Currents vs Tides Ocean Currents & Humankind ••• What are the 5 major ocean currents? […]

Is gauge a unit? In itself, a gauge is not a unit of length like an inch, a millimetre or a foot. It is a comparative standard, a defined set of sizes or thicknesses. Can you gauge the situation? If you gauge people’s actions, feelings, or intentions in a particular situation, you carefully consider and […]