What are the main mythologies? Mythologies by time period Canaanite mythology. Hindu mythology. Chinese mythology. Egyptian mythology. Hittite mythology. Hurrian mythology. Persian mythology. Proto-Indo-European mythology. What is the functionalist theory of myth? The Functionalist Myth theory explains to us how myths help teach morality and social behavior, by stating what we should and shouldn’t do […]
What are the main features of nationalism?
What are the main features of nationalism? Nationalism holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power (popular sovereignty). Are patriotism and nationalism the same? By ‘patriotism’ I […]
What would have happened if Enigma was never broken?
What would have happened if Enigma was never broken? Without cracking Enigma and Lorenz Navy Enigma code, it is MOST probable Britain would be defeated, and the allies lose the war. The German Navy “ Lorenz” High-Level codes traffic later was given the Bletchley Park codename Shark. Codes were also decrypted by “Bombes” large machines […]
Who invented the point?
Who invented the point? John Napier Why was trigonometry invented? The current name for the subject is “elliptic geometry.” Trigonometry apparently arose to solve problems posed in spherics rather than problems posed in plane geometry. Thus, spherical trigonometry is as old as plane trigonometry. How do doctors use trigonometry? Trigonometry is used in orthopedics to […]
What does Debord mean by spectacle?
What does Debord mean by spectacle? Debord defines the spectacle as the “autocratic reign of the market economy.” Though the term “mass media” is often used to describe the spectacle’s form, Debord derides its neutrality. ‘” The spectacle reduces reality to an endless supply of commodifiable fragments, while encouraging us to focus on appearances. What […]
What make a good research?
What make a good research? A good research must revolve around a novel question and must be based on a feasible study plan. A good research involves systematic planning and setting time-based, realistic objectives. It entails feasible research methods based upon a research methodology that best suits the nature of your research question. How do […]
Where there is power there is resistance Michel Foucault?
Where there is power there is resistance Michel Foucault? ‘Where there is power, there is resistance, and yet, or rather consequently, this resistance is never in a position of exteriority in relation to power’ (Foucault, 1978: 95-96). In human sciences one of the main issues has always been the relationship of resistance to power…. What […]
How is history proven?
How is history proven? We can’t prove things scientifically and we can’t prove things from a historical perspective. Instead, we use empirical evidence and methods of research. In the case of science, we use the scientific method. In the case of history, we use the historical method. Who writes history? A historian is a person […]
Why is Planck mass so big?
What is absolute idealism for Hegel?
What is absolute idealism for Hegel? Absolute idealism is an ontologically monistic philosophy chiefly associated with G. W. F. Hegel asserted that in order for the thinking subject (human reason or consciousness) to be able to know its object (the world) at all, there must be in some sense an identity of thought and being. […]