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The Ethical UnknownThere are three approaches to the ethical unknown, integral to existential ethics: faith (Kierkegaard), forfeit (nihilism) and defiance (Camus).
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Ron Paul and the Freedom of AbhorrenceRon Paul emphasizes the freedom of private property owners over the importance of having a cultural code of ethics.
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Freelancers Beware: Writing for Orato.Com Not RecommendedA look into the poor editing practices of Orato.com.
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Vermicelli Noodles with Garlic and GingerThis noodle bowl is worthy of any Vietnamese or Thai restaurant. It tastes fantastic and is the perfect meal to have during a cold or sinus infection.
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Where Did Kanye's Diamond Teeth Come From?The same musician who won a Grammy-winning song about the conflict diamond mines of Africa in 2005 sports a mouthful of diamonds in 2010. Are these gems conflict-free? West hasn't said, and hasn't been asked.
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How to Cure Hiccups with a StretchOf the many age-old tricks I've been told will cure hiccups, I've found a simply stretch to be more reliable than any of them, and more pleasant to perform!
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True Coffee Lover's Take on Yerba MateMost articles tout yerba mate as a miracle drink sent by the gods. This article offers a straightforward account of one coffee addict's experience with mate, as well as information about the beverage. -
Defy the Stigma: How Children Can Love Healthy FoodsOur culture carries a prejudice against healthy foods, and the result is deadly. Our fight against diet-related diseases should begin by removing this stigma from the minds of children and replacing it with delicious, healthy truth.
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What is Authentic Faith?Popular religion is in danger when non-believers feel compelled to defend the name of Christianity against the slander of its so-called believers. We've reached that day. What is true faith? -
The Absurd: Camus and KierkegaardCamus and Kierkegaard both discuss the absurd, or the incommensurable relationship between man and his world. They approach the absurd in drastically different ways, resulting in unique ethical implications.
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The Epic Mundane: Everyday Life on Homeric SteroidsThe banality of daily activities becomes a series of profound victories in this online journal. Have a laugh, and see the simple things a little differently. -
Dust and the Thinking Reed: Conceptions of Human Nature from Blaise Pascal and the BibleBlaise Pascal, a devout Christian and precursor to existentialism, offers a compelling argument for man's dignity in the face of his biblical diminution. Pascal departs from the teachings of the Bible with his definition of man and its implications.
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5 New Ways to Make EggsEggs can be done right a thousand different ways. Here are five you may not have heard of. -
Buzzword Activism and the Mob LiberalA popular argument against the war on terror illustrates how counterproductive and, ultimately, dangerous oversimplifications of world issues are. Buzzword activism detracts from the real issues, and obstructs reform.
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The New Right and Free Market Ideals: A Tale of InconsistencyThe word "Republican" means something very different today than it used to. How honest is the New Right about its identity? Do its touting ideals match its actions?
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The Search for a Whole Truth About High Fructose Corn SyrupIt is necessary to sort through both propaganda and vague accusations to get to the truth about HFCS.
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Philosophy Beyond the TextbookPhilosophy has a bad rap for being detached from real life. Actually, it is a precondition of the kind of lives we live.
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Stoic Man/Square CircleIs true stoicism possible? Is it even desirable? I say no.
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CCSVI: A Medical Breakthrough, a Media BlackoutCCSVI, a new theory into multiple sclerosis, offers new hope to those whose conditions are not improving under traditional pharmacological treatments. Why aren't we hearing more about it from American news sources?
