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Newton's mechanistic worldview and the rise of deism

How exactly is the movement known as "Deism" motivated by the scientific discoveries of Isaac Newton? That is, precisely what aspects of Newton's mechanistic worldview offer support to advocates of Deism?

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Samuel Huntington's clash of civilizations theory and critique

In his book the Clash of Civilizations, Samuel Huntington explains that the end of the cold war also brought to a conclusion the way wars are fought based on ideology.

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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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Parental conflict resolution in sibling disputes

As parent of two growing boys, my partner and I have certainly experienced our share of conflicts that required resolutions over the years.

~15 min read

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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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U.S. economic interests and involvement in Vietnam

U.S. involvement in Vietnam from very different perspectives, even though they sound very similar in title and purpose. Author Hearden notes that the U.S.

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