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The nature of truth: relativism, objectivity, and philosophical certainty

Truth? One cannot simply define the meaning of truth because it is so ambiguous. The word "truth" differs greatly from a word like "apple" that has an immediate visual connotation, and is easily and unequivocally defined.

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American Catholic identity and dissent in the twentieth century

Allsopp, M. And O'Keefe, J.J. (1995). Veritas splendor: American responses. Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward.

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Mawdudi, Marx, and Lenin: comparing Islamic jihad with communism

The comparison of Islam and Communism as political ideologies does indeed spur academic debate, and no one would be speaking out of turn to say that there indeed exist similarities between Islam and Communism as political governances.

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Wallace Stevens' "The Idea of Order at Key West"

Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) was a controversial American poet, although more for his personal behaviour than for his work. At the age of 56, Stevens encountered Robert Frost in Key West, Florida and reportedly argued vociferously with Frost while extremely intoxicated according to Frost.

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Arguments for legalizing same-sex marriage in the United States

The issue of same sex marriage remains one of the most controversial topics in the new millennium. This issue has conservatives and liberals at odds and the battle is far from over. There is little difference between gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual couples and their heterosexual counterparts.

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Environmental philosophy and farming practices in Jefferson's legacy

Consider asking questions about the ways Ling conveys his attitude while still imparting reliable facts. You might also ask whether Ling is right about the impact Jefferson's farming practices have had on our economy.

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Torture and utilitarianism: why the nation cannot permit it

As it is the goal of this nation to establish an example for the rest of the world to follow in the freedom and responsibility of our society, the issue of torture must be immediately and definitively laid to rest.

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Abortion and the legacy of Roe v. Wade

One of the most contentious socio-political issues in the United States today, is that of abortion.

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The Terry Schiavo case and medical ethics debates

Terry Schiavo brought to light the deep divisions in American society regarding medical ethics. As Terry Schiavo rested in a persistent vegetative state (PVS), her family fought over what her future -- and theirs -- should look like.

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Can democracy be implanted through military intervention in Iraq?

Will "Implanting democracy by the sword" carry the seeds of its own failure? This is an important and topical question, especially given the foreign policy that the U.S. has adopted in the recent past.

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