Category: Philosophy

Why is John Dewey referred to as experience? Lesson Summary Dewey believed in the continuity of experience, or the connection between a student’s learning experiences and that student’s future decisions and behavior. He also believed that educational experiences required interaction between between the student and their environment in order to be effective. What are the […]

How does Thoreau prove his point that human beings can live comfortably with only the bare necessities? How does Thoreau prove his point that human beings can live comfortably with only the bare necessities? He works in a factory to provide for his family. He is an English professor at a university and he makes […]

What is the exact object of moral Judgement? Moral judgement is the moral judgement on voluntary action. The external consequence which is the expression of inner motive or intention is the object of moral judgement. When the outer consequence does not tally with the inner motive, it is the motive – not the consequence – […]

What is a passing grade in Tok? Each IB subject is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 with a score of 4 considered a “passing grade”. How long should my tok presentation be? TOK presentation is done individually, in pairs or in groups of three. TOK presentation must be delivered in a language […]

Who entered the ark with Noah? On that very day Noah and his sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth, together with his wife and the wives of his three sons, entered the ark. Which son of Noah did the Israelites come from? Abraham, the patriarch of the Hebrews and Arabs, was one of the descendants of […]

What is a perspicacious person? Perspicacious is an adjective that means “shrewd” and “wise.” A perspicacious child can’t be fooled when her parents try to keep a secret by talking in Pig Latin. A definition of perspicacious that is out of date but still relevant is “having keen eyesight” and people who can see clearly […]

What are the different levels of friendship? The four stages are 1) Acquaintance, 2) Peer friend, 3) Close Friend, and 4) Best friend. Let’s take a closer look at each one. Is an acquaintance a friend? An acquaintance is someone you know a little about, but they’re not your best friend or anything. An acquaintance […]

Is trespassing a violent crime? Criminal trespass is related to burglary but is generally considered to be a less serious crime. It’s often a misdemeanor or an infraction. In many states, though, it can even be a felony. Generally, criminal laws provide stiffer penalties for illegally entering a residence than for other types of trespass. […]

Can hypnosis trigger psychosis? In this paper a number of issues arising from the case are critically examined; included are the propositions put forward by the prosecution that the hypnotic state is similar, psychologically and neurophysiologi- cally, to that of schizophrenia, and thereby, because of its very nature, hypnosis can increase … Can schizophrenics be […]

What is healthy jealousy? It may look like both partners talking more openly about emotions or simply better understanding each other. Ryan and Alex say healthy jealousy is acknowledged jealousy, plain and simple. This can definitely include sharing your feelings with your partner, but it really begins within you, the person experiencing it. Is it […]