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The Philosopher
3 months ago
philosophy

"Public": An Essay by Ian Olasov (Keywords: Humanities; Intellectuals; Education; History of Philosophy; Activism)

Public philosophy encompasses a range of activities that extend beyond traditional academic discourse, engaging diverse audiences in meaningful ways. [ more ]
Open Culture
4 months ago
Coffee

"The Virtues of Coffee" Explained in 1690 Ad: The Cure for Lethargy, Scurvy, Dropsy, Gout & More

Cafes played a crucial role in fostering intellectual discussion during the English Enlightenment despite the unappealing taste of coffee. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

For Fox News, Student Protests Are a Familiar Target

Conservative media critical of protests at Ivy League schools over pro-Palestinian activism. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | Hamas and the Memory of the Holocaust

The Holocaust played a significant cultural role in the self-understanding of the liberal West in the 1990s.
Arguments about the memory and meaning of the Holocaust were central to politics and culture during this time. [ more ]
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