Definition of planet

A philosophically good definition can be very hard to come by for most concepts, ideas, and even simple words. The reason for this is because in order to be considered a good definition in the philosophy world it must follow three basic rules. The three rules, in short, are that it must not be just a bunch of examples, it must contain the essence of what is being defined, and lastly the definition and its concepts must be clearer than the word being defined. It may sound simple at first however, I will attempt to form a definition for the word “planet” and show you how difficult it can really be. For the first rule, it cannot be just a bunch of examples, the emphasis is highlighted on the word “just.” It is more than acceptable to use examples however it cannot only be of examples. For example, with the…

is discarded. New knowledge seems to be accepted and added to the knowledge already present. Unlike in art these new ideas are used to improve the field of natural sciences. When I learned the planets in our solar system, I learned that there were nine planets. The new discovery is that Pluto is not a planet and that there are only eight planets in our solar system. This is a huge new idea in the field of astronomy, there was this new knowledge that had been discovered through a redefinition of…

or to struggle with learning new material. The third grade science lesson plans covers the Solar System and the order of the planets. The outcome of this lesson plans is for the students to gain knowledge about the Solar System and be able to recite the order of the planets using the acronym, My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos. The lesson plan does not use alternate goals or substituted curriculum. The student with the learning disability is expected to know the order of the…

Art is a very broad topic. There are a lot of things that can be considered art. Everything from paintings to carpentry can be considered art. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines art as, “Something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.” Some people may not agree with this definition. There can be good art and bad art, but at the end of the day if it is an expression of somebody’s emotions or thoughts, it’s art, whether…

In the dialogue Euthyphro, Socrates inquires into the nature of piety and goodness by questioning Euthyphro, whom Socrates deems to be somewhat of an expert on moral matters. Euthyphro defines piety as being that which the gods love. Socrates argues that this definition brings about a dilemma (named the Euthyphro dilemma) that Socrates believes has only two options, both of which challenge the common role that god and religion play in relation to morality. I will argue that perhaps these two…

A true friend accepts who you are but also helps you become who you are supposed to be. The definition of a true friend has changed over time. “The Japanese have a term, Kenzoku, which translated means “family”. The connotation suggests a bond between people who’ve made a similar commitment and share a similar destiny. It implies the presence of the deepest connection of friendship, of lives lived as comrades from the distant past.” (Lickerman, Alex. “The True Meaning of Friendship.” Psychology…

The Character of Work The simple definition of work as provided by Meriam-Webster is “a job or activity that you do regularly, especially in order to earn money” (Work, n.d.). While, this is a simple definition of work, I believe it is not the type of work that defines a person but their work character which defines them. To understand the importance of what one does to earn a living, and whether or not work defines them, one should explore these ideas through the works of Dorothy Sayers,…

by irregularities in normal body functioning (“History of Stress”, n.d.). According to R.B. Malmo, Selye 's personality may have been poorly tailored for detailed examinations. From the psychologist 's point of view, Selye lacked the ability to comprise vigilant, thorough analysis of the stressful situations and of the coping mechanisms (93). As a means of coping with stress people use different mechanisms such as avoidance and approach coping. Avoidance coping is coping with stress in a way…

New Reproductive technologies have opened a world of possibilities for having children, creating families, and creating bonds that are deeper than genetics. In particular, surrogacy is the most efficient and effective reproductive technology when trying to accomplish this. In this paper, I will argue that surrogacy redefines the definition of family in a positive light. Surrogacy is changing the world we live in for the better by creating bonds between human beings based on relationships,…

In terms of a nominal definition, we look at class as a specific system used throughout society, which divides people based on their social or economic status. We will also be measuring this term using qualitative data. In order to better measure class, it is important that we focus on the empirical indicators associated with it, specifically, one’s economic net worth, as well as their cultural and political status within society. With these, we are able to form an operational definition, which…