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PRAGMATISM  

While I still have reservations about McCain, Romney did what he had to do for the party and for himself.

Two renowned thinkers of the Renaissance served as founders of two virtually opposite schools, humanism and pragmatism. G. Stolyarov II contrasts the writings of Erasmus and Machiavelli and formulates their philosophical differences and the implications thereof.

In "Somnambulism: A Fragment" the gothic style conveys terror: Sleepwalking Althorpe murders the woman he desires. Yet, to read the story as a curiosity would miss its parodying against Benjamin Franklin's ideals of industry and pragmatism.

In The Metaphysical Club, Louis Menand presents a thoughtful consideration of how we acquire our ideas about the world around us and the shifts that occurred in American thought during the 19th century.

This article lists all the different educational philosophies and the basic ideas behind them.

Just what the title says, bud. This time out - know your rights and know how to leave if you need to.

Children acquire languages at a much faster pace than adults. Why? How is their method of learning so different than ours, and are they programmed to pick it up at an early age and then lose that programming? In this article, those questions are explored.

Taboos regulate our sexual conduct, race relations, political institutions, and economic mechanisms - virtually every realm of our life.

I recount some anecdotes from my coworker who was born in Iran.

On June 23rd 1997 I graduated from high school. That moment whole sunny and timeless day is etched in my memory. The past ten years have been a blur but at a decade its time to stop and reflect.

The deadly decline of American democracy results in large measure from lesser evil voters electing lesser evil politicians. We will only get the best government by voting for the best candidates. Otherwise, we get what we deserve and what the power elites prefer.

Many of today's animal activists are doing what their consciences are guiding them to do, but then there are some that are taking activism just a little too overboard.

It is about the scientific and socialistic perception of the first Guru of Sikh religion

A satirical story tributing the Broken Springs Police Department, and their efforts to keep Broken Springs streets free from dangerous donuts.

A detailed look at special education from three different view points.

One does not have to agree with Osama bin Laden in order to understand him, but understand him we must-for his war is now ours as well.

For as long as humans existed, twins and multiple births have always been a thing of fascination, especially to those who haven't had experience with the phenomena.

Alternative medicine versus prescription drugs. Why I don't buy the B.S. that I need to take drugs to be healthy.

"You will meet a tall, dark man" is a common cliche from movie gypsies. But can your hands actually reveal that much about your future?

G. Stolyarov II suggests the creation of a check on the authority of the Legislative Branch to pass laws that intrude upon individual rights. The post-veto authority can repeal regulations from the (Anti)Progressive Era, the New Deal, and the Great Society.

The final part of A Beginner's Guide to the Industrial Revolution will focus on how the Industrial Revolution affected people living in the period from the late 1700s until the early 1900s.

This article explore the benefits of organ sales, and why it should be considered despite its controversial status.

Whether you are an ex-high school or college athlete, or an old 70's rocker like me, you probably have many memories of the good old days.

There is too much uncertainty in Hume's moral theory. While impractical, Locke's epistemology leaves much less room for doubt.

The United States has lost its center through destructive centrifugal politics. America seems spinning out of control. It has become a non-populist, dollar-driven, elitist democracy. Centrism can be a powerful metaphor and tool for national renewal, if it is also populist.

Tim Challies operates one of the largest and most popular Christian discussion blogs on the web, Challies.com. It's not unusual for one of Tim's posts to receive dozens of comments.The blog's popularity has launched it onto Blogebrity's list of C blogs.

We are introduced to Laura as she is seated at a "delicate ivory chair" (137), polishing her collection of glass objects. Before any dialogue is spoken, we are presented with two images of fragility, the chair and the glass collection.

The ancient Greek historians Thucydides and Herodotus study democracy, its bonuses and its failures.

Wireless access points are great to use and quite convenient. Since the broadcast signal is difficult to contain, there are some simple precautions that can be taken to keep your connection secure.

Steel yourself for the day when you decide to explain open and honestly what led you to make certain decisions, or what travails may have led you astray at a certain period in your life.

Some handy tips and reminders on traveling with your dog.

According to Thomas Hardy, "A story must be exceptional enough to justify its telling; it must have something more unusual to relate than the ordinary experience of every average man and woman."

A comparison of the Greek and Roman historical analyses that would fuse with the rise of the Roman Empire.

Examines the ethical considerations of euthanasia, whether active or passive is irrelevent to the ethical conclusions, as they are both

In regards to esthetic judgments, the question typically boils down to one of a methodological nature.

In the span of a couple of years, MySpace has launched to the forefront of internet social networking sites, leaving behind others because of its ease of use and countless features.

Turn on the TV set any hour of the day and there will most likely be a commercial on airing the latest drug claiming to cure all our emotional ills.

Woven into this seemingly basic story are the characteristics that make it great: Brian and Stewie's personalities, a universal but non-judgmental story, and a plethora of hilarious moments.

A contrasting examination of both "The Sower and the Seed" and the "Imperial Message" and the purpose parables serve to their readers.

Philosophy is a unique discipline. Unlike the sciences, it does not exist to invent commercial products. This paper outlines the basic principles of philosophy as an important and meaningful subject.

An episode by episode guide to the popular political show The West Wing, Season 3, on DVD.

A detailed lecture on Jean-Pierre Rioux's book The Fourth Republic 1944-1958 and its relation to North African independence movements.

In the early sixteenth century, two renowned theologians engaged in a heated dialogue on the issue of authority. This line of inquiry came about with newfound uncertainty amongst Christian scholars as to what humanity should submit to in judging actions.

Briefly discusses topics such as inductive and deduction, theories of perception, scientific theories of truth, and traditional scientific methods. Designed to introduce students to basic philosophical concepts. Philosophers: Popper, Hume and Descartes.

Published author June Cotner is asking for submissions for a series of books from motherhood to weddings.

By splitting the self in two, the post-colonial characters seeks not only to save himself in the face of advancing modernity and industrialism, but also to indirectly interrogate the psychological risks of such duality.

Though mostly known as one of New York's great Jewish Objectivist Poets, Charles Reznikoff wrote two novels that are often ignored. This research paper seeks to establish them as great artistic statements.

If you wait 'til you're "ready" to have kids, you may never have any.

While Being John Malchovich took us into the mind of the self same person, Adaptation is a clever movie which gives us a look into the life of writer of that movie, Charlie Kaufmann and his twin brother/persona, David.