We should ask if the UK Freedom of Information Act is fit for purpose, given that its numerous exemptions can encourage public authorities to reject requests for information.
Not only has "why" become "how" but "why" no longer has any useful meaning, given that it presumes purpose for which there is no evidence.
Indeed, as the philosopher George Santayana said: "Music is useless, as life is"; but it's precisely our awareness of the "uselessness" of life that make us want to struggle to give it purpose and to give that purpose meaning.
Given that bicycling with a transport purpose by definition always involves a destination, distinct distance demands are imposed.
Skip the jack 'o lantern this year and give that gourd a purpose beyond looking pretty.
Other people find good works; there are countless worthwhile organizations out there that value your talents and give that sense of purpose that some require.
The Urantia Book presents itself as the fifth "epochal" revelation God has given to humanity, and states that its purpose is to help humanity evolve to a higher form of life.
All you need are the right tools and a little skill to give that printer a new purpose.
In the 1850s, a crisis over fundamental American values and institutions — the slavery crisis — eroded the process of debate and compromise that gives Congress its purpose and power.
Given that their purpose and approach differed from ours, it is not surprising that they obtained different results from us.
