Category: Philosophy

How does sedation make you feel? With minimal and moderate sedation you feel drowsy, comfortable, sleepy and relaxed, but you remain conscious throughout the procedure. With general anaesthesia you are completely unresponsive and unconscious during the procedure. Deep sedation is between the two. Do you talk during conscious sedation? Patients who receive conscious sedation are […]

What is the difference between post colonial and postcolonial? The consensus in the field is that “post-colonial” (with a hyphen) signifies a period that comes chronologically “after” colonialism. “Postcolonial,” on the other hand, signals the persisting impact of colonization across time periods and geographical regions. What are the characteristics of post colonial literature? Postcolonial Literature […]

Was Cicero a good leader? Cicero was 61 years old but he came out of retirement after the assassination of Julius Caesar in March 44 BC in order to try to save the republic. It was gutsy but dangerous but Cicero believed in the cause. Cicero showed great leadership but he bet on the wrong […]

When did prescriptive grammar begin? 18th Century What is a descriptive rule? Average: 3.1 (14 votes) A descriptive grammar is a set of rules about language based on how it is actually used. In a descriptive grammar there is no right or wrong language. It can be compared with a prescriptive grammar, which is a […]

Do I accept EZIC gift? No. The money by EZIC you receive on day 11 or 12 will always be confiscated, together with any other savings you have. Allowing an EZIC agent (Stepheni Graire) to enter the country will prevent you being arrested for receiving the money, but it will not allow you to get […]

Can a 70 year old man donate a kidney? There’s no age limit to donation or to signing up. People in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond have been both organ donors and organ transplant recipients. Below are some facts you should know about donation for people over age 50. People of all ages can […]

Did Sally Hawkins win an Oscar? Hawkins appeared in two Woody Allen films, Cassandra’s Dream (2007) and Blue Jasmine (2013); for the latter, she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress….Awards and nominations. Year 2013 Work Blue Jasmine Award Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Result Nominated Are there any mute […]

What is the meaning of Plato? Plato(ProperNoun) Greek philosopher, 427-347 BC, follower of Socrates. Etymology: Via Latin Plato, from Ancient Greek Πλάτων ( Plátōn ) , from πλατύς ( platús , ” broad, wide”) , either because of Plato’s robust body, or wide forehead or the breadth of his eloquence. What is the meaning of […]

What is the difference between programming and computational thinking? What is Computational Thinking, and how does it differ from Coding and Computer Science — especially when it comes to classroom practice and instruction? Whereas computer science is about solving problems using computers, coding (or programming) is about implementing these solutions. What is the importance of […]

Are Inuit Chinese? The Inuit, formerly called Eskimos, are indigenous people in Greenland and Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. The genetic variants found almost universally in the Inuit were much rarer in the Europeans (2 percent) and Chinese (15 percent). How do Inuit not get scurvy? Traditional Inuit practices like freezing meat and fish […]