Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • In Rain Myths, what do the Titles of the two myths Imply about Them?

    In Rain Myths, what do the Titles of the two myths Imply about Them? A. That the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon. B. That the main characters in the myths interact with powerful beings. C. That the main characters in the myths have supernatural powers. D. That the purpose of…

  • In chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, which ailment of mankind is best symbolized by Ahab’s plight?

    Question:- In chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, which ailment of mankind is best symbolized by Ahab’s plight?     Answer In Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick, Ahab’s tragedy and the pursuit of vengeance unrelentingly stands out, and this symbolizes mankind’s monomania or the sickness in the society. Ahab’s mania to find Moby Dick, the whale that costed…

  • Who benefited under Jacksonian Democracy? Who suffered?

    Who benefited under Jacksonian Democracy? Who suffered? Answer This problem is expressed in an open-ended manner, and therefore it calls for a thorough description of those who benefited from Jacksonian Democracy as well as those who were not fortunate to enjoy the benefits. One of the primary agenda areas was workers’ rights, which involved the…

  • Which best describes “the white man’s burden”?

    Which best describes “the white man’s burden”? A. Whites should be fair trading partners with nonwhites. B. Whites should fight for equality among all people. C. Whites should help civilize nonwhites. D. Whites had no responsibility toward nonwhites.   Answer: C. Whites should help civilize nonwhites. Teach the civilized-ness whites. In his 1899 poem titled,…

  • roy acuff was known as a singing cowboy and reached out to a broad audience with a deep baritone voice.

    Question: roy acuff was known as a singing cowboy and reached out to a broad audience with a deep baritone voice. a. true b. false Answer a. true The true cowboy singer may have been the one I listened to in my youth. The baritone voice of a person brought me closer to a huge…

  • For Adults/Adolescents, you should call/activate EMS:

    Question: For Adults/Adolescents, you should call/activate EMS: A. Before providing CPR. B. After providing CPR for 2 minutes. C. After an AED has been administered. D. Or, none of the above. Answer: B. After providing CPR for 2 minutes. The instructor will now guide you through ventilations with a breath to stop ratio of 1:3…

  • Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law?

    Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law? A) An individual’s belief in his own capabilities or capacities to complete a task influences his ability to complete the task. B) Humans experience a spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to social needs to self-actualization. C) Deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that result…

  • Which container is acceptable for outdoor trash storage according to ServSafe?

    Which container is acceptable for outdoor trash storage according to ServSafe? a) Metal bin b) Plastic bag c) Cardboard box d) Wooden crate Answer: a) Metal bin The ServSafe guidelines suggest that the staff should use durable containers and the tanks should be pest-resistant, leakage-proof. Metal things are an appropriate kind of bins to maintain…

  • Price leadership in an oligopoly entails a type of:

    Question:- Price leadership in an oligopoly entails a type of: a) Price competition b) Implicit collusion c) Outright collusion d) Formal cartel   Answer: b) Implicit collusion The practice of price-leadership in oligopoly amounts to its hidden and common concerted action among competitors. Oligopoly is the market form characterized by small number of powerful companies…

  • Which practice reduces the risk of a boating emergency?

    Which practice reduces the risk of a boating emergency? a. maintaining a safe speed based on other boat traffic b. operating quickly around potential hazards c. standing on when navigating in crowded areas d. keeping life jackets stored safely in compartments   Answer: a. maintaining a safe speed based on other boat traffic The most…

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