We explain what philosophy is, how it originated and who the first philosophers were. In addition, its characteristics, types of study and more. What is Philosophy? Philosophy is a kind of mother science , as it deals with the relationship between man and knowledge, morality , beauty, experience, language and existence, among many other fields of knowledge. It is a very old discipline, from…
We explain what justice is, its history and the types that exist. Also, what are its characteristics and why is it so important. What is justice? Justice represents a set of criteria and attitudes necessary for the relationships between people , institutions and human groups to be adequate and balanced. It is a social concept deeply rooted in moral philosophy and ethics , considered a common good…
The visible curriculum is what we are told to teach: math, science, languages, etc. But there is much more that also happens at school. In fact, school is a place where we are subtly taught how to behave, walk, talk, wear our clothes, interact, etc. Teaching when to speak is not part of the curriculum. The teacher is not…
We explain what the classical era was and the periods into which it is divided. Also, what are its general characteristics and how was its end. What is the classical era? In general, when we refer to the Classical Period or Classical Antiquity, we are talking about a period of history located between High Antiquity (when the first…
We explain what the Babylonian civilization was, the stages in which it was divided and its characteristics. Also, politics, religion, art and culture. What was the Babylonian civilization? The Babylonian civilization (or Babylonian Empire) was a culture that was located in the central and southern region of Asian Mesopotamia and constituted one of the most important civilizations in the region. Its capital…
We explain what the Egyptian civilization was and what its religion and architecture was like. In addition, its characteristics, discoveries and medicine. What is the Egyptian Civilization? The Egyptian civilization was formed around 4,000 BC after the rise of writing , and was the most iconic and powerful civilization in history . It was established on the banks of the Nile River in…
We explain what ancient Greek theater is, what its structure and genres are like. Also, its general characteristics, authors and more. What is the Ancient Greek Theater? The Greek theater began in the 6th century BC. A. In Athens and was a pioneer in theatrical representations of massive summons. The first stagings were based on the religious ceremonies…
We explain what effective communication is, the factors that are needed to carry it out and what its general characteristics are. What is effective communication like? The communication is a very important tool when we interact with others. In areas as different as the family or the workplace, effective communication can be the difference between…
We explain what the cell membrane is and its main functions. Also, what are its general characteristics, structure and more. What is the cell membrane? The cell membrane or plasma membrane (or cytoplasmic) is the one that surrounds the cell . It serves as a barrier that mediates between the cell and the environment that surrounds it. It represents the boundary between the intracellular…
We explain what syncretism is, how it is classified and why it is important. Also, what are its characteristics and examples. What is syncretism? Syncretism is called the cultural process in which two traditions, religious doctrines and even linguistic practices intermingle , reconciling their different contents. It generally occurs in terms of fusion and assimilation, thus obtaining a totally…