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Those already familiar with the deformations that these terms represent may take note of the supercilious attitude that permeates the turgid passages in which they appear.
The feeling of helplessness that arises from passively consuming distant events is now central to the relationship of the individual to the world.
The most charitable conclusion would be that she is either dishonest or deluded.
Nowadays, it’s morally and intellectually permissible to denigrate a group of people based on skin colour and gender, so long as they’re white and male.
Claiming that the war on terrorism is 'fictitious' is conspiratorial and irresponsible.
As time went on, once-unquestioned assumptions about free speech and due process were attacked into oblivion.
I find this theory to be a very elegant explanation of human potential and the process of growth and change.
The term propaganda has its origins in the 17th century efforts of the Catholic Church to propagate its views and stem the rise of Protestantism.
A unified progressive opposition to Trump can come about only via a return to true progressive principles.
Much like I try to match my scholarly beliefs with intellectual humility, I rather hope to match my moral outrage with moral humility.
If we ask these accusers to explain themselves, are we blaming the victims? Possibly.
I see very little promise in grounding a moral realism (insofar as such a thing is ultimately a viable project) in terms of evolutionary fitness, and much more promise is taking Harris’ tack.
Diversity is the celebration of individuality and nonconformity, and democracy is most precious when it allows three hundred million individuals to reach a compromise out of love for their country.