Patrick McLaughlin
Patrick McLaughlin is a student of philosophy. He is also an undergrad at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he is majoring in philosophy. To him, those are not the same thing. Some say he is eccentric or unusual, as well as intensely Catholic.
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American Catholic UniversitiesThe author uses his experience as a student at the University of Scranton to examine the religious identity of America's Catholic universities.
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A Guide to Amputations and ProstheticsThe author offers his own insights into the process of limb amputation and acquiring a prosthetic, based on a car accident in which his sister's right leg was damaged beyond repair. -
Evidence that a Break in Sleep is Natural and BeneficialApparently, it was, at one time, considered normal and natural to have a period during the night when you couldn't sleep, and there was a time when people made good use of that time.
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Did I Waste My Vote On Ron Paul?In this article, the author briefly examines the question of whether a vote for Congressman Ron Paul should be considered a "wasted vote".
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How Kosher Pork and Stop Signs Lead to AnarchismThis article explains how the author came to eschew the notion of political government, especially through two disputes with a friend, one about kosher food, the other about traffic control laws. -
Amber Indian RestaurantYou're in Scranton. You happen to be looking for Indian food. Where should you go, and what should you have? An experienced Indian food connoisseur gives his opinion of Moosic, PA's, Amber Indian Restaurant.
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Psychology of ReligionA commentary originally done for a psychology class on the idea that there is a neurological reason for religious sentiment.
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Theocentrism in Medieval Art and ArchitectureA look at some theocentric elements of art and architecture of the middle ages, inspired by a visit to the New York Metropolitan Museum's "Cloisters" exhibit, in upper Manhattan.
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Why Parishes Close - a Case Study of Scranton, PAAn examination of the pastoral landscape of any area faced with the hard decision of stretching their priests too thin or closing their beloved parishes.
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Abortion Kills - an Intelligent PerspectiveWithout once using the word "God" for the sake of argument, an intelligent, logical, biologically sound reason to question the claim that abortion is anything other than the killing of a human being.
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EvolutionThe author raises his personal objections to the theory of evolution, and explains why he does not accept it at face value.
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The Basics of LogicA quick review of a very simple principle in philosophy's all-too-overlooked branch, logic.
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The Priesthood - a Guide to VestmentsWith non-Catholics (or uninformed Catholics) in mind, a simple guide to the vestments you will see a priest wear.
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On the Character of Vardaman from Faulkner's As I Lay DyingThe author examines the purpose of William Faulkner's inclusion of the character "Vardaman" in the story of As I Lay Dying and his significance to the plot.
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On the Continuity of the American DreamThe author considers the development of the concept of the American dream over time, using as a guide two novels, The Great Gatsby (from the 1920s) and The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez (from the 1990s).
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The Enchiridion of Epictetus - a Difficult EthicThe author examines some of the difficult requirements of the ethical life as expounded by the Roman philosopher Epictetus in his work, The Enchiridion.
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Physics - the Science of FunA brief mention of the physics behind one of the world's most favored diversions, the roller coaster.
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An Analysis of Genetic ScreeningThe author give his reaction to the moral implications of what may well become a possibility in this increasingly technological society.
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Romantic ComedyThe author compares and contrasts two examples of romantic comedy, one modern (You've Got Mail) and one classical (Much Ado About Nothing), and demonstrates recurring themes and strategies between them.
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Faulkner's As I Lay Dying - a ComedyThe author illustrates how, despite morbid themes and shocking occurrences, the end result of As I Lay Dying is a comedic one.
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On Dedication in William Faulkner's As I Lay DyingThe author examines the theme of dedication throughout the novel.
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Camden Hill State ParkCamping is a fickle matter. There are a wide variety of desires and explanations, and Camden Hills State Park, ME, panders to a very specific sort.
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Preparing for Life as a PriestThe author examines some of the impressions he has gotten of the priesthood from his uncommon perspective as a seminarian.
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Interpretation of Shakespeare's MacBethA treatment of the themes of fair and foul, and their unique juxtaposition in Shakespeare's "Scottish play."
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Roman Emperor Nero - a Brief BiographyA brief biographical sketch of Rome's most infamous emperor, Nero.
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Tips for University CommutersThe author discusses some issues surrounding the life of a commuter within the greater University community, and highlights some dangers to be avoided.
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On the Lack of Centralized Narration in Faulkner's As I Lay DyingThe author examines the significance of the lack of a continuous central narrator in William Faulkner's, As I Lay Dying.
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The Poetry and Life of William Butler YeatsThe author briefly examines the life and poetry of the celebrated Irish poet, William Butler Yeats.
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Nuclear Energy - a Clean Way ForwardA discussion of a new and revolutionary form of nuclear energy, and its possible implications on the world at large, as petroleum supplies continue to dwindle and the environment effects of fossil fuels become increasingly troublesome.
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Priestly Sexual Abuse - Not an EpidemicAn attempt to discern and enlighten the facts involving the frequency and nature of child sexual abuse perpetrated by Roman Catholic clergy in the United States.
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Thinking About Facial Hair?A lot of men are tempted to grow facial hair, but some just aren't sure about it. Perhaps a little friendly advice can help you to make the decision.
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Quebec, Eh? - A Guide for MonoglotsCanada's Quebec Province packs a punch which few Americans are likely to expect--tons of French! Learn a bit.
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On Summorum Pontificum - A Seminarian's View of the Motu ProprioThe new motu proprio "Summorum Pontificum" is bound to cause confusion throughout the Catholic world. Here's my take on it.
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Any Man Can Have a Kilt - How to Make Your OwnKilts cost a lot of money. That is, they cost a lot of money when you buy them. Making them, on the other hand, if you have the gusto, can turn out to be a much less expensive way of getting the same result. -
Best Pizza Near Harvey's Lake, PAAn overview of two pizza competing pizza restaurants located across the street from one another along the lakefront of Harvey's Lake, PA.
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Pizza, The Hidden Treasure of Hunlock Creek, PAA review of a small, quaint pizza parlor in Hunlock Creek, PA, by the name of "Redd's."
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Don't Kill the Dialect: On the Importance of Regional Ways of SpeakingEvery place has its own mode of speaking. Even within the same language, there exist regional dialects and accents. Should they be standardized?
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The Danger of the Conspiracy Theory - Some Good Reasons Not to BelieveThe author argues that the conspiracy theories of the modern American culture are risky, that they are either false, and therefore not to be followed, or correct, and too dangerous to be followed, anyway.
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Canto 14.5 - The SacriligiousA new Canto written in supplement to Dante's Inferno, between cantos 14 and 15, depicting the violent punishment of the sacriligious, a sub-group of the violent against God.