Possibility The subject of possibility is a central topic in philosophy. It was frequently discussed in the history of philosophy, and it is actively debated by contemporary philosophers. Historical Developments Aristotle The first comprehensive...

Can What can be true or can be done varies with the meaning of "can." As far as philosophy is concerned, the important senses of this word ("could," past indicative) fall into five major groups. For convenience these groups,...

Possibility comprises that which can happen, such as what one can achieve. The Latin origins of the word hint at ability. Possibility is also referring to something that "could happen", that is not precluded by the facts, but usually not...

In seventh grade I had an English teacher, Mr. Moore, who bore a striking resemblance to the legendary singer Isaac Hayes, of "Shaft" fame. His head was clean-shaven, he wore a beard, and he had a cool, confident walk that elicited a "right on"...

THE NURSING SHORTAGE is providing wonderful material for newspapers and television exposes about the harmful effects the lack of nurses have on patients. Of course for good measure, there are always a few stories about addicted and incompetent nurses. The dire predictions for...

Top possibilities for Palestinian president:___MAHMOUD ABBAS, 71,: Incumbent president from Fatah, elected overwhelmingly in 2005 to succeed Yasser Arafat after his death. A pragmatist who opposes violence, Abbas has called for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. After Hamas unseated Fatah in January parliamentary...

Although his first choice remains Boston, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said on his blog that he would consider a dozen other teams for a "last year" based on quality of life and a chance to make it back to the playoffs.Schilling previously said he...