1. General-purpose term for any hypothetical object, esp. used in textbook demonstrations.
2. A floating widget is found inside cans of beer where it collects nitrogen from the fluid and forecefully releases it upon opening, creating a foamy head in imitation of draught beer.
3. In programming, a widget is a graphical component often used to build a graphical user interface.
2. A floating widget is found inside cans of beer where it collects nitrogen from the fluid and forecefully releases it upon opening, creating a foamy head in imitation of draught beer.
3. In programming, a widget is a graphical component often used to build a graphical user interface.
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
1. A gargoyle is a drainage spout found on Gothic structures. Though many are grotesque representations of human or mythical forms, the proper context is that of a structural element, not a mythical creature.
Gargoyles were often carved into grotesque cariatures of people the stoneworkers might personally know.
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
Verb.
1. To enclose or become enclosed.
2. To turn or become inward.
3. To infold or become infolded so as to form a hollow space within a previously solid structure.
1. To enclose or become enclosed.
2. To turn or become inward.
3. To infold or become infolded so as to form a hollow space within a previously solid structure.
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
(b.1724-d.1804) German professor of metaphysics at Konigsberg, who perhaps has been the most powerful influence on modern Western philosophical thought.
Kant is known for his theory of transcendental idealism (that we bring innate forms and concepts to the raw experience of the world, which we would otherwise be completely ignorant of). His revolutionary book, 'Critique of Pure Reason' includes this thought experiment: Try to imagine something that exists in no time and has no extent in space. The human mind cannot produce such an idea—time and space are fundamental forms of perception that exist as innate structures of the mind. Nothing can be perceived except through these forms, and the limits of physics are the limits of the fundamental structure of the mind.
Kant's deontological, duty-based moral system is based on his categorical imperative, and it's three formulations: those of Universal Law, Humanity, and Automony.
Kant's ideas have been both copied and condemned, though there is no denying his influence on modern thought. Most philosophers, from Marx to Nietzsche to Wittgenstein have had to either react to the ideas of Kant in one way or another.
Kant also formulated the first modern theory of solar system creation, known as the Kant-Laplace hypothesis.
Kant is known for his theory of transcendental idealism (that we bring innate forms and concepts to the raw experience of the world, which we would otherwise be completely ignorant of). His revolutionary book, 'Critique of Pure Reason' includes this thought experiment: Try to imagine something that exists in no time and has no extent in space. The human mind cannot produce such an idea—time and space are fundamental forms of perception that exist as innate structures of the mind. Nothing can be perceived except through these forms, and the limits of physics are the limits of the fundamental structure of the mind.
Kant's deontological, duty-based moral system is based on his categorical imperative, and it's three formulations: those of Universal Law, Humanity, and Automony.
Kant's ideas have been both copied and condemned, though there is no denying his influence on modern thought. Most philosophers, from Marx to Nietzsche to Wittgenstein have had to either react to the ideas of Kant in one way or another.
Kant also formulated the first modern theory of solar system creation, known as the Kant-Laplace hypothesis.
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
1. (b.505?-d.565) Byzantine military commander who suppressed the Nika Revolt, conquered Vandal North Africa, Sicilia, and Italy, and saved Constantinople from the Bulgarian Huns before being imprisoned on trumped-up charges of treason in 562.
From Wikipedia:
"Belisarius pretended to accept the offer, rode to Ravenna to be crowned, and promptly arrested the leaders of the Goths and reclaimed their entire kingdom - no halfway settlement - for Byzantium."
"Belisarius pretended to accept the offer, rode to Ravenna to be crowned, and promptly arrested the leaders of the Goths and reclaimed their entire kingdom - no halfway settlement - for Byzantium."
by Belisarius March 02, 2004
Reference to the Fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 until he was deposed in the face of advancing Allied armies in 1943. His irresponsible policies, including launching various wars of conquest years before his military and industry was ready resulted in a humiliting defeat of his countrymen. In 1945 he was shot and strung up alongside his executed wife for jeering crowds to spit upon.
by Belisarius March 02, 2004