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Philosopher: Believing in “Rights” is Like Believing in “Witches and Unicorns”0
- November 30, 2015
The Declaration of Independence boldly claims that all men have “unalienable rights” to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The concept of rights forms not only the basis of democratic law but also much of modern Western morality. But is there really such a thing as “rights”? Do they actually exist? In
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Do you have the post-holiday malaise?0
- Culture
- November 30, 2015
For some, the holidays are something to be dreaded, even avoided if possible. The mix of family dynamics is exceedingly stressful, largely because we can’t control everything. Someone will say something or do something, and you’ll probably have to deal with the consequences, wondering why everyone can’t just get along. If the above describes your
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The Way to Win a Revolution 0
- Culture
- November 30, 2015
When talk of revolution comes, probably a fair amount of Americans think of the American Revolution and the need for the modern equivalent of muskets and artillery. But is that the best way to make change? Violent revolutions are at times needed, but it seems that there is work needed well before the first shots
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16 SOURCED Aristotle Quotes 0
- Uncategorized
- November 26, 2015
1. “All men desire by nature to know.” ~ Metaphysics 2. “Man is by nature a political animal.” ~ Politics 3. “One swallow does not a summer make.” ~ Nicomachean Ethics 4. “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” ~ On the Parts of Animals 5. “Piety requires us to honor
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Retailers Rediscovering Rest on Thanksgiving Weekend 0
- Culture
- November 25, 2015
Ever been disheartened by the scores of cars you see in mall parking lots while driving home from Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma’s? The recent push to expand Black Friday onto the Thanksgiving holiday itself seems to signal that the days of rest, quietness, and family time are over. But after a few years of this
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On Americans On Islam 0
- November 25, 2015
Americans, oh Americans. It seems that Americans today are in a frenzy over Islam – and what we hear is that either Islam is a great, peaceful, edifying religion with a few wingnut freaks (similar to Westboro Baptists, etc.), or that, say, something like one in three Muslims is teaching their 7 year-old how to
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