Category: Philosophy

Is Fordham a hard school? Fordham’s core curriculum is too stringent, but it’s actually a fairly tough-grading school and it is reasonably hard to do well. Fordham’s education is both geared for a job and toward learning for its own sake. Fordham’s core curriculum is learning for its own sake in its purest form. Are […]

Do to others how you want to be treated? Remember The Golden Rule? “Treat others how you want to be treated.” This saying goes far beyond simply being kind to people, or going out of your way to be available or helpful to those in need. Yes, you would want others to assist you in […]

What makes science unique? What Makes Science Different From Other Ways of Knowing? Unlike art, philosophy, religion and other ways of knowing, science is based on empirical research. Research results are considered reliable when other scientists can perform the same experiment under the same conditions and obtain the same or similar results. Why do we […]

How do stereotypes affect age? While it has been shown that implicit and explicit activation of negative age stereotypes can negatively impact older adults’ short-term performance in physical and cognitive domains, and potential long-term health outcomes (i.e., health-related behaviors), the effects of positive stereotypes of aging appear more … What are the stereotypes of the […]

What is the meaning of interactive session? Filters Back-and-forth dialog Why is interactive learning important? Interactive learning tempers that problem by teaching students more universally-applicable critical and problem-solving skills. Better yet, studies show that up to 80% of students perceive the use of technological aids to improve the teaching of their instructors.২৬ অক্টোবর, ২০১৭ How […]

How did glasses change the world? Economic Impact. The invention of eyeglasses has increased productivity over the ages. In the past, active, productive members of society had to stop working, writing, reading and using their hands for skillful tasks at a relatively young age. With eyeglasses, these members were able to continue their work. Which […]

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 […]

Why is Judith not in the Bible? Reasons for its exclusion include the lateness of its composition, possible Greek origin, open support of the Hasmonean dynasty (to which the early rabbinate was opposed), and perhaps the brash and seductive character of Judith herself. Who did Judith kill in the Bible? general Sisera What did Judith […]

What is a Nunce? nonce in British English (nɒns ) derogatory, prison slang. a rapist or child molester; a sexual offender. Collins English Dictionary. What does Nunts mean? adjective. dialect British. Awkward, ungainly, stunted. Is Nounce a word? “Nonce” first appeared in Middle English as a noun spelled “nanes.” The spelling likely came about from […]

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 […]