Now, consider the linked image. It potentially demonstrates the cause of the Enlightenment.You see, before the Reformation, the Holy Roman Empire controlled truth, and Western Civilization began to take shape. Unfortunately, absolute authoritarianism corrupts. Martin Luther thus led a successful rebellion against it (circa 1600),...
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Prologue The MacGuffin is a literary device that moves the plot and characters forward until the story's culmination. The ring in Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings is an obvious example. Alfred Hitchcock originally coined the term, which appears essential for great storytelling. Yet, the MacGuffin may...
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Original Quora question: The assertion that "absolute truth cannot be known" seems to be self-defeating, as one who holds that cannot at the same time believe it to be absolutely true. Can you help me understand how this is not a self-defeating argument? I am grateful...
Read MoreWhat is the significance of nationalism in the issue of freedom vs societal responsibility? This question is easy if one presumes that individualism is central. Other countries, like China, do not subscribe to this view. There, the individual is subordinate to the state. It has to do...
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What can we start from ourselves to fight against corruption? Are you familiar with this quote/prayer? God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Reinhold Niebuhr It is...
Read MoreIn the age of globalization, does a traditional face-to-face classroom still have a place? Globalization? God help us no. Globalization is the BIG problem. Ideological programming (via mass propagandizing through zoom) is merely an element of the harmful globalist toolset. I pray that “globalization” never truly acquires a...
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What institutional pre-conditions are necessary for the dynamic process of capitalism? Key/central/integral to capitalism is freedom. This is why the American Constitution is sublime. So long as the people are able, the American constitutional republic makes possible and protects their freedom. Capitalists/Americans do not have leaders. They lead themselves. That is,...
Read MoreIf the world wants to experience peace and defeat terrorism, does the UN mostly make education compulsory? As humanity currently understands education? God I hope not. Presently, we teach people things … that is, what to know. As a result, people do not listen. They simply KNOW...
Read MoreDoes an increasing human population only have cons, or are there some pros? Increasing the population is full of pros. This is why it happens. Whereas, if it were primarily cons, large populations (large cities) would be the exception, and not the rule. Presently, I see only...
Read MoreIs the freedom of political speech a necessary right in a successful country? Freedom of thought is key for successful countries. Freedom of speech is it’s manifestation (also required). Some culturally homogenous societies have freedom of speech, and, because one does not see disharmony as a result of...
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