Category: Philosophy

Who founded the Wu Dynasty? Sun Quan When was the Wu Dynasty? Wu (222–280), commonly known as Dong Wu (Eastern Wu) or Sun Wu, was one of the three major states that competed for supremacy over China in the Three Kingdoms period (220–280)….Eastern Wu. Wu 吳 • Conquest of Wu by Jin 31 May 280 […]

What is organic and mechanistic structure? Organic organization is compared to the mechanistic structure with stark differences between the two. Organic structure is a decentralized approach, whereas mechanistic structure is a centralized approach. What are the limitations of a mechanistic structure? Not only do mechanistic structures have disadvantages for innovativeness, they also limit individual autonomy […]

What is wrong with rational choice theory? One potential issue with rational choice theory (PDF, 287 KB) is that it doesn’t account for non-self-serving behavior, such as philanthropy or helping others when there’s a cost but no reward to the individual. Rational choice theory also doesn’t take into consideration how ethics and values might influence […]

Did Grisha really love Carla? From last chapter, we saw that Carla was one of the people Grisha came home to when he gave up on his mission, so he definitely loved her by that point. There’s also his reaction to Carla’s death. To me, that’s always been the biggest piece of evidence that he […]

What are the beliefs of anarchists? Anarchism is a political philosophy and movement that is sceptical of authority and rejects all involuntary, coercive forms of hierarchy. Anarchism calls for the abolition of the state, which it holds to be undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful. Who is the father of anarchy? Proudhon is considered by many to […]

What bug represents death? In Native American mythology of the Califor- nia Yuroks, the locust “wished death into the world.” The locust is also responsible for death in the mythology of the Wiyot of California (Leach 1984). The praying mantis is known in South Africa as the god of the Hottentots and has been blamed […]

At what age should you start using vitamin C serum? 25 Is 0.5 retinol good for beginners? What percentage of retinol is best? ‘However, a skin with no retinol experience should always start low (with 0.3%) and increase the level (to 0.5% and then 1%) with each bottle. If the skin is quite sensitive just […]

Are atoms aware? Originally Answered: Are atoms conscious ? There is absolutely no scientific evidence to show atoms are “conscious”. All chemical processes obey the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that any process must cause a total increase in entropy for the universe. Are electrons sentient? Yes, including even the lowly electron. While inanimate […]

Does uncircumcised smell bad? If a person does not clean their penis regularly, the smegma can build up, resulting in a thick white substance. This buildup is more common on uncircumcised penises as it forms around the head of the penis. In addition to a bad smell, smegma can: cause redness and irritation. Why do […]

What is structuralism semiotics? Structuralism and semiotics provide ways of studying human cognition and communication. They examine the way meaning is constructed and used in cultural traditions. Structuralism contends that the cultural significance of objects and actions derives from their place in a cognitive system. What does Indexical mean? An indexical is, roughly speaking, a […]