Category: Philosophy

Is personality a construct? Personality, as all constructs, is an abstraction that cannot be seen directly but is inferred from patterns of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses in various contexts (Smith, 2005). What is a mental construct? Mental constructs are simply the set of ideas and beliefs that we hold. Mental constructs literally form the […]

What is the biblical meaning of virtue? Virtue has been defined as “conformity of life and conduct with the principles of morality.” The virtues are thus the practical attitudes and habits adopted in obedience to those principles. To these four, Christianity added the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Who is a virtuous […]

What is non derogation? A non-derogation clause in Aboriginal law generally reads like this: In other words, clauses which do not extinguish aboriginal rights, but which make you contractually obligated not to exercise them. What is a derogation in EU law? A derogation is a provision in an EU legislative measure which allows for all […]

Is ignorance a valid legal defense? For most crimes, ignorance of the law is not a defense. Not knowing the law is simply not a defense for a criminal act in the vast majority of cases. The general principle that ignorance of the law is no excuse holds true for most cases. However, in some […]

What are the side effects of ivermectin in humans? Ivermectin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness. loss of appetite. nausea. vomiting. stomach pain or bloating. diarrhea. constipation. weakness. What is ivermectin 3 mg used for? Ivermectin is used in the treatment […]

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 […]

Does Kristina from parenthood die? But nothing (and I mean, nothing) was more devastating than when after Kristina clings to her life after going into septic shock, Adam watches a video she left her three children (Haddie, Max and Nora) in the event that she dies. Do Joel and Julia get divorced? In Season 6, […]

Is graduation and convocation the same? What is the difference between graduation and convocation? Graduation is the term used to acknowledge the completion of degree requirements. Convocation is the ceremony at which the Chancellor or his delegate confers the degree and you receive your parchment. What is the difference between a graduation and a commencement? […]

What sin did Dante commit? At first sight, it may be surprising to find that Dante considers fraud to be the gravest type of sin. Is the Divine Comedy hard to read? The simple answer is—not particularly difficult, but with some help. I would say, for instance, that (in medieval and Renaissance literature) it’s more […]

How does bias affect communication? Cognitive biases affect the way people process information and make decisions. In communications, these often represent the obstacles and opportunities we have to work within a consumer’s own psychological tendencies. Biases help us address four problems: Too much information. How does bias affect our thinking? A cognitive bias is a […]