How do you explain humanities? Humanities, those branches of knowledge that concern themselves with human beings and their culture or with analytic and critical methods of inquiry derived from an appreciation of human values and of the unique ability of the human spirit to express itself. What exactly are the humanities? From an academic standpoint, […]
What makes a weak man?
What makes a weak man? A Weak Man Is Indecisive and Avoidant Weakness is being afraid of having a difficult conversation with you. If he’d rather take the middle road to avoid potential controversy than stand firmly in a decision, it’s a bad sign. A strong man bravely faces his decisions, makes a choice, and […]
Who gave the theory of mimesis first?
Who gave the theory of mimesis first? Plato What are modes of representation? Modes of representation are the way in which information or knowledge are stored and encoded in memory. Rather than neat age-related stages (like Piaget), the modes of representation are integrated and only loosely sequential as they “translate” into each other. What is […]
Who was the first recorded human on earth?
Who was the first recorded human on earth? Homo habilis Who is the first known person in history? The earliest person whose name is known to historians appears to be “Narmer”, an Egyptian Pharaoh of both Upper and Lower Egypt who lived in the 32nd century BC. How far does human history go back? While […]
When should humanitarian intervention occur?
When should humanitarian intervention occur? Humanitarian intervention is a concept that can allow the use of force in a situation when the UN Security Council cannot pass a resolution under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations due to veto by a permanent member or due to not achieving 9 affirmative votes. Why […]
Why did Vashti refuse king?
Why did Vashti refuse king? She was banished for her refusal to appear at the king’s banquet to show her beauty as the king wished, and Esther was chosen to succeed her as queen. In the Midrash, Vashti is described as wicked and vain. She is viewed as an independent-minded heroine in feminist interpretations of […]
Is brave a compliment?
Is brave a compliment? Calling a person “brave” or “unapologetic” for posting photos of their body that is not a size zero is not a compliment. This word choice suggests they have something to apologize for. It suggests they are courageous for simply living in their own skin. What is the opposite word of brave? […]
Who defeated the Byzantine Empire?
Who defeated the Byzantine Empire? Sultan Mehmed II What was Turkey before? It is first recorded in Middle English (as Turkye, Torke, later Turkie, Turky), attested in Chaucer, ca. 1369. The Ottoman Empire was commonly referred to as Turkey or the Turkish Empire among its contemporaries. What was Turkey religion before Islam? Christians have lived […]
What does Harvard focus on?
What does Harvard focus on? The mission of Harvard College is to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. We do this through our commitment to the transformative power of a liberal arts and sciences education. Why Harvard University is the best? First and foremost, Harvard attracts the best students because of the top […]
Why music education is not important?
Why music education is not important? Some argue that music programs in schools can detract from academics and hinder students’ learning in more important areas. They claim that students will spend too much time on practicing, trips and performances, which will affect their ability to do their homework and study. How do art programs benefit […]