2.A word or expression that serves as a figurative or symbolic substitute for another:"Romeo has become a synonym for any youthful lover"(Harry Levin). 3.BiologyOne of two or more scientific names that have been applied to the same species or other taxonomic group. ...
Transhumanism Advocates of moral transhumanism are most likely to be techno-optimists, where as this is necessary for advocates of amoral transhumanism. It could be argued that techno-optimism is a significant precondition for associating positively with the contemporary transhumanist movement. As synonym...
It is argued that, although the results are consonant with predictions from one type of model, they do not favor it definitively. This is because models of this type do not detail how bidimensional comparatives can be parsed into the same propositional representation and because other models can...
people's ideas of what is and isn't ethical sometimes differ. It can be difficult to argue these issues, because a person's ethics is the basis of his moral code and is not likely to change easily, especially if he sees ethics as mandated by God. Many...
One advantage of the literature-based approach in teaching reading is that it allows students to understand words in context. Language is nuanced, and so it can be argued that words only find meaning in the way they’re used. Teaching children to read individual words will not help f...
The main sources of biomedical waste are hospitals, medical clinics and laboratories. Because biomedical waste can be detrimental to human health, the law requires such facilities to follow procedures that protect the public from coming into contact with it. Agencies that regulate different aspects of...
Everyone makes mistakes; correcting these mistakes can be tricky. This is especially true in relationships. If you've done something that upset your girlfriend, it may seem impossible to restore peace to your relationship. However, if you prove by your words and behavior that you want to make...
All children have favorite items or hobbies, whether it is an animal, relative, childhood toy, drawing, singing or dancing. Writing about favorite things and hobbies is a good start to persuasive essays because it is something students are familiar with. Arguments can include why their topic is...
it lent temperance to human appetites and courage to the spirit. Aristotle took a more individual approach with what he called the Golden Mean -- a set of personality traits that could be vices unless moderated, which were different for every person. Aristotle also emphasized the importance of ...
borders; it means that all resources are owned by the entire global population. This means that nobody can take personal control over resources. Every decision about how to use resources should ideally be made with the participation of all people, or the representatives of every group of people...