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Descartes' methodic doubt and the foundations of rationalism

By the end of the 2nd meditation, Descartes believes that it is certain (or indubitable) that he himself, taken as a thinking thing, exists. He notes that his senses have, indeed, deceived him previously -- sensory information is often fluid (e.g.

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The role of greenhouse gases in climate change and mitigation strategies

As of late, global warming has been in the headlines. After Climategate questioned current assumptions about the main driver in Earth's climate, original decrees that "debate is over" have not held as much sway as beforehand.

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Trial and reconciliation as models of justice in the twentieth century

In the twentieth century, as in the centuries of the past, most wars and other conflicts were prompted not by what the victims did, but by who the victims were.

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Hip-hop culture's influence on misogynistic gender roles and norms

In my quest, I wrote a proposal for a paper and a full research paper complete with original research conducted at the writer's house. As with any good research project, it included research in scholarly articles and was supplemented by the important original research.

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Turkish fashion designers constructing identity in the West

Fashion is a good indicator of the social and political trends characterizing society at a given point in time. It is safe to say that fashion represents a very powerful means of communication. Just as it can be influenced by people, it is in the same manner that it can influence them.

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Nationalism's role in five pivotal Western revolutions

A major ideology that has been shaping course of human history is nationalism. This is when there is a shared belief among a group of people, located in a particular region, that have a shared set of ideals and interests. These different interests and ideals are used to push for revolutions.

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Video games' cognitive and emotional benefits for children and teenagers

Despite a culture that video games are immoral, they assist in positive development in children and teenagers. Video games promote higher levels in thinking.

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Market research for a mid-tier financial news service

The target market for the proposed mid-tier financial news service is individual and institutional investors who can afford to pay the monthly premiums. Individual investors will have a net work of over $300,000 and also have an existing portfolio of stocks, bonds and annuities they are managing.

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Zen Buddhist thought and Robert Motherwell's abstract expressionist painting

Visual and Philosophical connections between Zen Buddhist thought and Asian brush painting and American 20th century painting

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Condominium association lien rights under Florida statute 718.116

In Florida, a condominium owner failing to pay either maintenance or assessment fees, may be subject to lien and/or foreclosure due to the nonpayment. The controlling statute in this matter is Florida Statute 718.116. Two recent cases on point in Florida come out of South Florida.

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