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George Orwell's Animal Farm as critique of Soviet communism

Animal Farm is one the most widely read books by George Orwell. Interestingly most people do understand the political significance of the book and know that it was written as an attack on totalitarianism.

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Festinger and Carlsmith's cognitive dissonance experiment reviewed

Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance, by Leon Festinger and James M. Carlsmith (1957), (Lesko, pgs. 115-123). Write a brief review of the study, and be sure to answer the following questions: What was the hypothesis in the Festinger/Carlsmith experiment?

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Thomas Aquinas and the four medieval senses of Scripture

Within the writings and the thinking of Thomas Aquinas - with reference to the four Medieval senses of Scripture (moral, literal, allegorical and anagogical or mystical interpretation) - there is an abundance of original and worthy ideas that have more than stood the test of time.

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Mike Huckabee's rise from obscurity to presidential contender

Mick Huckabee has surprised - and even shocked - the world of presidential politics with his remarkable climb from obscurity to worthy contender. He has brilliantly and effortlessly played the role of David in "David vs.

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The double standard in American sexual morality and gender inequality

Gender equality in the United States has achieved tremendous strides, particularly since the middle of the last century.

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Compulsory military service for eighteen-year-olds in the United States

In my personal experience, many 18-year-olds fail to make much productive use of their time, especially those who do not pursue education beyond high school.

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Ice cream as metaphor for reclaiming childhood innocence

Sometimes, when I am feeling particularly blue, I take a walk past my favorite ice cream stand and order the same order I used to have every summer as a little kid. Eating an ice cream cone, especially a soft serve ice cream cone, is taking a trip back in time.

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Transcendentalism in Emerson, Fuller, and Holmes's works

Philosophies and schools of thought have guided human society in its pursuit for greater knowledge and real truth about life and human existence.

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Robert Merton's theory of deviance and anomie in social structures

Rather than attribute deviant behavior to psychological or biological impulses, Robert Merton explains deviance in sociological terms.

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Military versus diplomatic achievements in U.S. foreign policy, 1930–1956

The Achievements of the Military are More Decisive than the Achievements of the Diplomats (With Reference to the U.S. Foreign Policy between 1930 and 1956)

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