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Of course, the same shifting phenomenon occurs with morally awful views, as we can see in the rise of Nazi ideology in Germany in the 1930s from a minority outlook to occupation of the centrist position. It is noteworthy that…
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(Paul): The conceit of our course is this: Philosophy can help you think about your life and maybe even make it better. Into Philosophy was influenced by one of the books that inspires me the most, We Are All Explorers:…
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