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Wallace and Darwin's competing theories of natural selection in 1858

What was Wallace really talking about in his 1858 paper and was he convincing? Alfred Wallace has often been credited as a critical influence upon Charles Darwin in encouraging the naturalist to publish his theories on evolution: Wallace was working on his own theory of natural selection at the…

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Black liberation theology and the marginalization of women of color

Black Liberation theology offers a much needed critic of classical theology, and the various ways in which it favors, and even fosters the racially oppressive behavior and attitudes that many white people have towards marginalized people.

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Gun violence in America: evidence, misconceptions, and policy solutions

In America as well as other parts of the world, the role played by guns in committing violent acts, and what must be done in this regard, is a hotly debated topic. However, some facts are incontestable. Over 31,000 individuals sustained gunshot injuries in the year 2010, in America.

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The role of government in enforcing moral values through law

Why or why not? Should moral values be written into the law and enforced? Can you think of any examples where a change in the law seemed to improve the moral climate of society?

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Power relations and pedagogy in Darder's critique of culture

Darder's critique of traditional pedagogical practices centers on the claim that there exist "power relations in classrooms that ultimately result in the subordination of bicultural students" (25).

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Theodore Roosevelt's Malheur refuge and the 2016 armed occupation

In 1908, the former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt established the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (Langston 15). His aim was to safeguard the populations of water birds killed from the wanton plume trade in the area.

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Socrates and Protagoras on teaching virtue and kindness

Virtue can be taught, for as Protagoras asserts first and as Socrates assents at the end of the dialogue, virtue and knowledge are the same and so therefore, since knowledge is something that can be taught, virtue is too.

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Media's role in creating social and moral panic

Media can be described as any channel of communication. Its influence could be seen on our daily lives. People have different opinions, but actually no one can ignore its influence on our lives.

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California's marijuana legalization and community planning challenges

In the shifting views about the health effects of marijuana, there is a general trend for states to relax the rules around this substance across the nation. Some states have already lifted the ban against marijuana for recreational purposes.

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Defining music across cultures and Western bias

Even when musical traditions are deep, historical, and sophisticated, the methods used to analyze music do have Western components. Therefore, it may be important to consider different ways of analyzing musical features, concepts, and structures.

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