Category: Philosophy

Is Floating good for anxiety? Floating as therapy Preliminary research has shown that floating may lower stress, anxiety and even depression by reducing how much sensory input the brain and nervous system receive (because you’re suspended in water in the dark with earplugs in, duh). How often should you float? How often should I float? […]

What is the main idea of allegory of the cave? The main theme of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave in the Republic is that human perception cannot derive true knowledge, and instead, real knowledge can only come via philosophical reasoning. In Plato’s example, prisoners live their entire lives in a cave, only able to see […]

Can a college take away your degree? Yes. University and college degrees are based on not only your academic integrity, but on some Student Code of Conduct issues, as well. If a university or college discovered that a former student committed plagiarism or other types of academic fraud to “earn” that degree, it can be […]

What is accumulative rate? under capitalism, the ratio of an accumulated sum of surplus value to operating capital or to the mass of surplus value; under socialism, the ratio of the value of that part of the surplus product which goes for accumulation to the value of the entire surplus product. Does cumulative mean total? […]

What is the rule in French to say to go to that uses à? We know that the verb aller means to go in French. Therefore aller à + location means to go to. Can you ever split an infinitive? Infinitives are the verb form that is preceded by “to.” To split an infinitive is […]

Do prisons protect society? Prison works because it keeps those criminals out of circulation, and acts as society’s most effective deterrent. Rehabilitation is all well and good – but the fundamental purpose of prison is to protect the public, and to punish those who have done wrong. Where do prisoners live after release? Slightly fewer […]

What freedom of the press means to me? So, what does freedom of the press mean to me? It means I can express myself, my thoughts, my opinions, without fear of being silenced or censored, so long as I keep in mind that there are limitations to this freedom. What does the power of the […]

Why did Jake kill James? Jake shows up, kills both the reporter and the NSA employer, and shoots either James or David. It turns out it was James who got shot by Jake in order to protect the secret of Sally Langston killing her husband. David agrees to keep quiet about what just happened. Why […]

What is current voltage resistance and power? The current is equal to the electromotive force of the source divided by the total circuit resistance. Power. Power (P) is a measure of the rate at which energy is delivered or used by a circuit element. Voltage sources deliver power, while resistors use power (by dissipating it […]

How the mind and body are connected? The brain and body are connected through neural pathways made up of neurotransmitters, hormones and chemicals. These pathways transmit signals between the body and the brain to control our everyday functions, from breathing, digestion and pain sensations to movement, thinking and feeling. Why is the mind-body problem a […]