Category: Philosophy

Is Elliot male or female? Elliot (also spelled Eliot, Elliotte, Elliott, Eliott and Elyot) is a personal name which can serve as either a surname or a given name. Although the given name has historically been given to males, females named Elliot have increased from 414 in 2009 to 770 in 2013, in the United […]

What is translation and its steps? Translation is a process by which the genetic code contained within a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. It occurs in the cytoplasm following transcription and, like transcription, has three stages: initiation, elongation and termination. In what […]

What is a good ism? An ism is effectively a belief system, an ideology that you have wholeheartedly bought into and declared, if not publicly, at least to yourself. Anyway there are a few more positive isms such as optimism, positivism, altruism, collectivism, humanism, romanticism etc. What is the ISM for religion? According to the […]

Why am I gaining weight doing Pilates? Muscles take up less space in your body, so body weight may go up as you add compact, tight muscle mass. Because a pound of fat occupies four times the space of a lb. of muscle tissue, it’s possible to look and feel trimmer even if body weight […]

What is required before a person decides to disobey an unjust law? What is required before a person decides to disobey an unjust law? There must be deliberation (with a well-formed conscience from a group of people. Deliberation with someone else helps you make sure it is unjust. We use reason to determine whether it […]

What did Zeno teach? Zeno was the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy, which he taught in Athens from about 300 BC. Based on the moral ideas of the Cynics, Stoicism laid great emphasis on goodness and peace of mind gained from living a life of virtue in accordance with nature. What is the […]

What happened to Justus in the Bible? In Christian tradition, this Justus went on to become Bishop of Eleutheropolis, where he died a martyr and is venerated as Saint Justus of Eleutheropolis. Who was Justus in Acts 18? A Gentile sympathetic to Judaism in Corinth who gave accommodation to Paul in a house-church after he […]

What is the meaning of sunk? depressed in spirits Is sunk a real word? Sank and sunk are two past tense conjugations of the same verb, so it is only natural that many writers get them confused. Sank is the simple past tense form. Sunk is the past participle form. Has sunk or sank? A: […]

How long can you leave a dog alone legally? How long is too long when leaving a dog home alone? Age of the dog Time spent alone Puppies 2 hours a day is the limit. Adult dogs (over 18 months) Can be left alone 4 – 6 hours a day. Elderly dog Can be left […]

Do vegetarians have better skin? Going vegan can actually benefit your skin because it restricts the intake of dairy and encourages the consumption of foods high in antioxidants, like fruits and vegetables…. What are the negative effects of being a vegetarian? 6 Ways Being a Vegetarian Could Seriously Mess You Up Low Vitamin D. Yes, […]