Category: Philosophy

What made Ptolemy famous? What were Ptolemy’s achievements? Ptolemy made contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, musical theory, and optics. He compiled a star catalog and the earliest surviving table of a trigonometric function and established mathematically that an object and its mirror image must make equal angles to a mirror. Who was the first White […]

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 […]

What is opposite of revolution? revolution. Antonyms: fixity, permanence, stability, conservation, allegiance, stabilisation, perpetuation, suppression. Synonyms: rotation, periodicity, return, change, alteration, revulsion, revolt, reconstitution, emeute. What is the verb of revolution? revolt. To rebel, particularly against authority. To repel greatly. To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight. What […]

Did Yoshitsune or yoritomo win? Easily defeated by Yoshitsune, Benkei became a trusted retainer. At 15 Yoshitsune ran away from the monastery to join his older brother, Yoritomo, in the Honshu region of northern Japan. Despite his youth, Yoshitsune proved to be a military genius in the revolt Yoritomo had raised against Kiyomori. What is […]

What is the purpose of an encyclical? A papal encyclical is one of the highest forms of communication by the pope and usually deals with some aspect of Catholic teaching — clarifying, amplifying, condemning or promoting one or a number of issues A papal encyclical historically is addressed to bishops and priests of a country […]

Is Nate a boy name? Nate as a boy’s name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Nate is “God has given”. What kind of name is Nate? Nathaniel (less frequently, Nathanel, Nathanael or Nathanial) is a given name derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan’el), meaning “God/El has given” or […]

How do you use infinitive in a sentence? You do this by making the infinitive the subject or object of the sentence. Eg. “She likes to run.” In this example, the infinitive form “to run” is the object of the verb “she likes”. E.g. “To paint was his dream.” In this example, the infinitive “to […]

How do self interest and competition affect the free market? How do self-interest and competition affect free markets? They work together to keep prices high. They work together to regulate supply, demand, and prices. They represent the opposing interests of consumers and producers. What is another name for free market economy? The term “free market” […]

What is meant by cosmic law? COSMIC LAW, THE BASIC LAW OF CREATION. COSMIC LAW, THE BASIC LAW OF CREATION. The ever-changing creation of infinite variety seems to be grounded on some stable plane of existence. The rhythm of nature seems to conform to a definite pattern. What is cosmic energy? Cosmic energy is the […]

How do you start a narrative introduction? Find out which starter makes your partner most interested in reading your story. Start with action or dialogue. Ask a question or set of questions. Describe the setting so readers can imagine it. Give background information that will interest readers. Introduce yourself to readers in a surprising way. […]