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 […]
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. […]
Is curiosity good or bad?
Is curiosity good or bad? Curiosity is bad. Curiosity may, indeed, lead to bad consequences. However, that hardly means curiosity itself is bad. Good things often have unintended bad outcomes: Automobiles can kill people; cell phones can be annoying. How can I be curious about everything? 10 Great Habits of Curious People Listen without judgement. […]
Who is the current speaker of Pan-African Parliament?
Who is the current speaker of Pan-African Parliament? Roger Nkodo Dang What was the PAC in South Africa? The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (formerly known as the Pan Africanist Congress, abbreviated as the PAC) is a South African Pan-Africanist movement that is now a political party. What is the purpose of the African Union? […]
What happens when you are constrained by something?
What happens when you are constrained by something? Constrained contains the word strained for a reason. Mostly because anyone that’s constrained is feeling a fair amount of strain because of it. In addition to referring to unnatural or uncharacteristic behavior, being constrained can also mean being held back or forced to do something you don’t […]
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What is the purpose of an encyclical?
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 […]
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 […]