In a context where the bomb’s exploding caused the bridge but not the tower to collapse, and what is wanted is an explanation of why the bridge (but not the tower) collapsed, the sentence ‘The bridge collapsed because the bomb exploded’ might be taken to be false, since the bomb’s...
See Usage Notes at because, why. b. A declaration made to explain or justify action, decision, or conviction: What reasons did she give for leaving? c. A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred: The reason for the building's collapse is unknown. d. Logic A pr...
Perhaps the reason why the bridge collapsed was that it had a structural flaw. Still, the bridge didn’t have a reason to collapse (Ibid). This is quite right: the explanation of Sam’s going to Beech Street is a rationalization. But that is something that the form of Factualism I am...
The paper is aimed at analysing the domestic and international determinants of the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the consequences for Europe, the world and Poland, as well as its place in Central and Eastern Europe. It demonstrates geopolitical ...
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Many scientists believe that these droughts were the main reason why Maya civilisation许多科学家认为这些早灾就是玛雅文明在不同地区以不同速度开始began to collapse at different ratesin different place. These droughts would have衰落的主要原因。这些早灾会led to food shortages, conflicts and, ultimately,...
The American legal system would collapse in a heap if people could sue every time their feelings were hurt. Our system is designed to prevent only the worst kinds of behavior -- you know, like murder, armed robbery, and driving 70 in a 55. It's supposed to keep us from being at each...
In response to the June 2021 collapse of an oceanfront tower near Miami, Fannie and Freddie rolled out new rules covering condo loans. The giant mortgage market-makers have decided not to finance some buildings that have low reserves, need repairs or are facing lawsuits. Critics say the ...
Various explanations are put forward for the revolts which brought about the collapse of the Mughal Empire. There has existed for a long time the thesis of “Hindu Reaction” as the main factor behind the revolts against Aurangzeb. Its proponents tent, however, to rely more on present sentime...
I’ve actually never read those Aristotle works. That persuasion pattern sounds interesting, and matches my experience. I often think of it is you have to tell people why they want, at a visceral level, whatever it is you’re selling. But it usually has to be coupled with a rationale fo...