Category: Philosophy

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 […]

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? […]

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 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 […]

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 does the Greek word Techne mean? Techne means craftsmanship or art. The intent of the word techne is the making or doing as opposed to the understanding. What is Michel Foucault Panopticism about? Foucault used the panopticon as a way to illustrate the proclivity of disciplinary societies subjugate its citizens. He describes the prisoner […]