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Government Business Relations Philosophy Research Paper
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To conduct professional research in the domain of social science, the relevance of the issue is necessarily required to be addressed in philosophical terms. Regarding this, the core purpose of this paper is to evaluate and understand the philosophical underpinning of different perspectives concerning knowledge and theory.
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The jainist and Carvaka approach to ethics Are they compatible Philosophy Essay
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The two contemporary schools of thought are from ancient India where Jainism is based on the principle of soul liberation in conquering all forms of desires and senses whereas Carvaka is a sceptical school of thought that is based on a joyful living. The paper will first discuss the facts and underpinnings in each philosophical approach and then give an analysis and comparison to see whether the two schools of thought are compatible in any way.
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Substance Dualism Philosophy Essay
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The duality argument rests solidly on the premise that the essence of the mind is thought while the essence of the body is an extension; in this respect, the duality of essences implies the corresponding substances can exist separately and independently from each other. Since the mind is not physical, it cannot be bound by physical laws that govern the body.
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The Ethics of Buddhists Philosophy Essay
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It means being gentle, respectful, considerate, and kind towards oneself and to other people; being moderate in one’s behavior. Stating something non-harming is similar to stating and outlining what is believed to be good conduct. A good moral and conduct are believed to be conduct that do not harm any living thing whatsoever.
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The Impact of Marxs Interpretation of History during His Early Career Years Philosophy Essay
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One of the most imperative reasons behind making an investigation into the topic afore-mentioned includes the evaluation of the political ideology articulated by Marxist perspective while seeking its association with Marx’s viewpoint on historical developments man has observed since the primitive times till the Marx’s era of Industrial Revolution.
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Mahatma Gandhis Ethics Philosophy Research Paper
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There, he developed an interest in the idea of peacefulness, as enshrined in the Hindu sacred writings, and Christian teachings in the Bible (Sudhir, 2012). Gandhi returned to his home country three years later, having received his certification in the discipline, but was not successful in his attempts to establish a career in law in India. He then went to South Africa to help with a court case.
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Capital Punishment in film Dead Man Walking Philosophy Essay
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The film “Dead Man Walking” depicts the appeal process faced by a convicted murderer, and how his crime, trial and acts on death row affect himself, a nun who is working with him on his appeal, and the families of the victims. It invokes some of the hardest and most troubling questions facing society today such as: does the state have the right to kill its own citizens?
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Thomas Kuhns Impact on Science Education: What Lessons Can be Learned by Matthews, M. R Philosophy Assignment
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Kuhn’s philosophical underpinnings had a direct impact on the pedagogical sphere and directly influence research on the area of “conceptual change in children” (Matthews, 2003, p. 96).  Kuhn’s contribution to research on the conceptual change in children arose out of his focus on scientific learning.
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Ethical Claim about Happiness Philosophy Term Paper
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Various studies have been conducted over the ages to understand, evaluate and thus reconstruct the false perceptions within human society. These studies are principally included in the dimension of philosophy which seeks to discover the basic value of life unveiling the nature of truth and establishing the relationship of nature with humanity.
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Abortion of Fetus with Down Syndrome Philosophy Essay
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On the other hand, opponents of Abortion claim that this act is equivalent to killing of a human being an assertion, which the proponents claim is not justifiable. One of the major justifications of the proponents of the act rests in the case of a fetus with a health condition.
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Platos Philosophy of the World Philosophy Essay
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The final form of the never-ending need to understand is a form of knowledge in the world of forms introduced by Plato. In the world of forms, the philosopher is known to have attained the highest form of knowledge available, and can, therefore, be able to see the world of ideas in the world immediately.
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Descartes Substance Dualism Philosophy Admission/Application Essay
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According to Locke’s theory of identity, people cannot be resurrected after death with numerically the same bodies they had in life. The consciousness of a resurrected person will be extended, regardless of whether it remained as the same thinking agent. Locke shows it with the example of the soul of a prince in the body of a cobbler. 
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The Ethical Views of Socrates found in the Euthyphro and in The Crito Philosophy Personal Statement
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Some individuals have constantly asked themselves where the world, which they live in, came from or rather how the world is linked to the human race. This paper seeks to raise questions and discuss the ethics that are always involved in a dialogue. Ethics is another word for moral philosophy.
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Ending Life Ethics Philosophy Essay
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Biomedical ethics refers to the principles that govern the morals, judgment, and values in medicine. There are many principles that govern the behavior and action of doctors and other medical staff in the profession. Ethical issues will always be prevalent as long as the medical practice continues. Different ethical principles apply to a single case and yield different results.
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Philosophy/Theology/Logic: logical acumen and thinking Philosophy Essay
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In this regard, the paper will base itself on the two cosmological arguments (Thomistic and the Kalam cosmological arguments) to support the existence of the uncaused cause (God). The Thomistic argument will basically be argument from motion and from the nature of efficient cause and there after the conclusion will be drawn.
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Five Favorite Fallacies Philosophy Essay
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While the logical fallacies may hold rhetorical appeal for an audience, as they seem to rely on strong knowledge, upon further investigation they frequently demonstrate the propensity to which society is willing to accept erroneous assumptions. In investigating such forms of argument, this essay examines the implementation of five logical fallacies in the popular media.
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Psychological Egoism Philosophy Essay
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Psychological egoism is different from ethical egoism which postulates that people should seek to maximize their advantage (Pojman, 2011, p87). In this regard, unlike ethical egoism, psychological egoism is descriptive of how issues are rather than what things are supposed to be. According to LaFave (2011) if the psychological egoism is true, then ethics are in trouble. 
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Ethical Dilemma and Suggested Decision Philosophy Essay
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An ethical dilemma is also termed a moral dilemma. Philosophers have discussed an ethical dilemma as a situation/condition in which a victim faces a conflict and all possible solutions for the conflict seem morally intolerable. The concept of ethical dilemma has been further elaborated as a dilemma (condition).
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Relation of History and Life Philosophy Essay
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According to Nietzsche, the current education on history teaches the youth many concepts that are unrelated to the modern perception of life. Additionally, he emphasized that the condition of being both upper historical and unhistorical usually allows the youth to develop a stable character in terms of religion and art.
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Free Will. What is Free Will and do we have it Philosophy Essay
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Free Will. Free will is a necessary requirement for moral responsibility. A morally responsible individual is a person who does not only do the right thing but also is accountable for his or her moral conduct. Thus, free will is the ability of persons to exercise control over their conduct in a manner necessary for moral responsibility.
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Effect of Color on Culture Philosophy Essay
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Effect of Color on Culture. A given color can carry diverse meanings in different cultures. For example, orange color is a positive, life affirming and spiritual enlightening color in some cultures. However, in the United States, the same color is associated with road hazards, fast food restaurants and delay of traffics.
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Debate Between The Epicureans And The Stoics Philosophy Term Paper
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Understanding ten debates between the Epicureans and the Stoics and determine which of the two arguments is plausible in the understating philosophy of life, it is vital the each of these philosophical aspects are understood well and their applications determined.
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Counseling women to get over cheating partner/ marital infidelity Philosophy Essay
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With this paper I wish to share my experience of having been at the receiving end of a similar experience. While the incident left me scarred, it also made me realize different techniques that can be used to counsel other women going through a tough phase in their marital life.
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Immanuel Kants Universalizability Test Philosophy Essay
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The researcher would like to assert that it is theoretically possible that the Universalizability test can produce a reliable moral test based on a true maxim and not an observed maxim. However, on a practical basis, there is a high likelihood of the test producing invalid results due to the possibility of having false positives and false negatives.
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Malcolm X and Racial Segregation Philosophy Research Paper
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In the era of African American Civil Rights movement, America was at the peak of its prosperity and enjoyed unsurpassed power on the world stage. However, the human rights record of America was greatly objectionable. The author of the paper argues in a well-organized manner that there was wide-scale discrimination against blacks.
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Leo Tolstoy and Kurosawa Philosophy Essay
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This self-realization or the revelation of the secret of life forced him view death as a dilemmatic situation in life. On the other side, the movie Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa deals with the passionate life and enlightenment of Kanji Watanabe, the protagonist.
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Utilitarian ethical analysis Philosophy Essay
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Accordingly, utilitarian approach therefore does not take into account the consequences of the action if the same action results into greater good for the greatest number of people. Utilitarian approach is significant in the sense that it provides an ethical outline of justice and how it could be achieved.
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Distinguish Knowledge from Opinion Philosophy Essay
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The principle of the elenchus is based on the premise that the truth cannot be taught and can only be recollected. The elenchus is a form of “refutation” and, based on its trial-and-error nature, possesses a “negative function” akin to clearing out mental clutter in order to recognize the truth.1 This is basically the same as asking one logical questions until he is able to realize the truth of the matter, which he previously has not realized.
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A Critique of Taylor's Concept of Multiculturalism in Relation to Nation Building Philosophy Essay
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A Critique of Taylor's concept of Multiculturalism in Relation to Nation Building Introduction Culture is defined as the way a group of people live and it encompasses the norms, values and distinct social features1. To Taylor, culture is the standards of authentic individual and collective self expression amongst a group of people2.
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The Legacy of French Visitors to America Philosophy Essay
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He had read about the creation of this country and American regime and their religious believes. But as soon as he came here he saw a changed scenario. The industrial revolution had bought changes in the country affecting the mind of each individual. Things had changed from mysticism to materialism.
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Leibniz and the Baroque Philosophy Essay
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Gilles Deleuze (2001) has elaborated the Leibniz’s doctrine in his famous fold theory where he defines the Baroque as an operative function that is endlessly producing folds. The operative function, according to him, takes place on two scales, i.e. the pleats of matter and the folds of the soul. The author finds strong relationship between the two.
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Theories of Just War Philosophy Essay
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The theories of just war are relevant in today’s society as well. War forms an integral, if undesirable, part of modern society. Every nation has an arsenal stocked with the deadliest of weapons, many of which may be able to wipe off mankind from the very face of the earth. It is widely agreed upon that a nuclear war if it happens, would produce this result.
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Target Company - Sprint Philosophy Essay
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With its many subsidiaries, the company endeavors to be a leader in the telecommunication business by offering efficient, effective and high quality wireless services and products to its customers. The wireless services of the company majorly include provision of fast and reliable internet for its customers.
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Analysis Karl Marx View of Capitalism Philosophy Essay
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 The development of modern economics, sociology, and journalism have been instigated by various philosophers from developed and developing countries. One of the notable philosophers who has significantly contributed in the three fields is Karl Marx. Being a German philosopher, Karl Marx established Marxism theory which argues.
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Compare and contrast skinner and moore's different views Philosophy Essay
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Skinner’s belief is definitely empirical in nature and that it specifies we can only know about what we can observe. So Skinner suggests that it is better for us to understand trends in order to predict things especially on the context of predicting human behavior.
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The Essential Characteristics of Loving Philosophy Assignment
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The definitions of love for Beauvoir, Freud, Goldman, and Morgan are shaped by the attitude of these authors to the questions of family, as well as individual and social benefit. All these of writers are not satisfied with the state of affairs; they believe that love is not merely an ideal or a construct, but a working behavioral model.
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Animal Rights Philosophy Research Paper
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It is hard to believe the sheer number of technological advances as the human race has made within the past few decades. However, like any type of advancement, the price of this technological advancement has been an explosion of comfort and consumption oriented industries; not the least of which is that of “fast food”.
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Logical Fallacies and the News Philosophy Essay
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shores. Since then, tobacco smoking has remained a big issue all over the world as one rarely finds a house not afflicted by smoking in the modern times (McVeigh and Wolfer, 2004). There has been a growing concern regarding the addictive nature of smoking prompting some people to argue that smoking should be prohibited in public places.
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Diversity Education Philosophy Assignment
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According to the paper a major reason for the controversy surrounding this topic is lack of clarity and agreement on definitive parameters, due to assorted political agenda on all sides. Parameters are roughly distributed around the following categories: desegregation, multiculturalism, and cultural relativism/social justice. Diversity education requires more than the presence of assorted skin color and assorted ethnic identity, Social class, religion, parenting styles, and family composition, for example, do not always follow color lines.
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Determinism, Compatibilism, and Libertarianism Philosophy Essay
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This essay discusses determinism, compatibilism, and libertarianism. Discussion whether human action is pre-determined or is as a result of free will started ancient time and until today no concrete solution has been obtained. Free will, choice, liberty, and determination are terms that seem similar yet different in philosophical meaning.
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Zero Dark Thirty Film Philosophy Research Paper
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Zero Dark Thirty Film: An Analysis. Cinema, since the time of its initiation, has been inspired from the contemporary lifestyle. During the war stricken world, Hollywood never stepped aside to depict the gruesome and horrified war-time situations across the world, particularly in America.
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Harlem Renaissance Poets Philosophy Essay
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The poets unified the efforts of the African Americans in demanding for equal rights in the society. Harlem Renaissance Poets Introduction Harlem Renaissance started after mass migration of African Americans from the South states to Harlem (Reid, 2001). The Renaissance started in 1920s and entailed new cultural identity awareness and emergency of Black identity (Reid, 2001).
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Sterotype Paper Philosophy Assignment
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This paper describes three individual stereotypes and their effects on others. I have had a number of stereotypes and these have negative consequences on others. First, I believe that all fat people are selfish. This has been attributed to the fat that fat individuals love food and therefore will strive to get heavy chunks of meals no matter what.
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Creation-Order Theodicy: The Problem of Evil Philosophy Essay
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The paper answers the problem section and explores responses to Mackie’s claim in the argument from evil. The paper concludes by giving a personal opinion on Mackie’s position regarding the coexistence between God and evil. The problem of evil is the greatest intellectual impediment to the belief in the existence of a supreme being, God. 
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The Ontological Thesis: Anselm, Kant, Descartes and a Touch of the Buddha Philosophy Thesis
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This paper explores the ontological perspectives of Kant and Descartes. Kant’s own ontological argument is both congruent with ancient teachings and also sets the stage so beautifully for modern physics. Descartes drew a distinction between the existence argument for God and the existence argument for objects, and distinguished between ontological necessity and logical necessity.
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Thomas Pierce's Pragmatic Criterion Philosophy Essay
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There is also a need for a means of resolving truths whenever declarations are made, worth in the case of assessments and correctness in the case of actions. Thomas Pierce is one person who deserves to be credited for pragmatism. In his essay, “How to make our ideas clear,” Pierce brings out one of the earliest but the best formulations.
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The bicycle Thieves Philosophy Essay
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Set in Italy in the aftermath of World War II, the film provides penetrating insight into the everyday lives of the masses at the time. In order to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the film and the themes it experiments with, we must first understand the purpose and concept behind neo-realist cinema.
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Do Humans Cells have rights Philosophy Essay
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This has been received with mixed reaction by people and many have moral inhibitions towards this progress. This may be because of religious biasness or simply the notion that it is wrong to take over natures work. This paper seeks to understand the moral theories that help to explain how an act is defined as right or wrong.
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Morality is Not Relative Philosophy Research Paper
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Morality outlines that which the society has generally accepted and consequently perceives it to be right. Definition of morality varies across social groups, and what is perceived to be right in one society may be wrong to another. In other words, the morals of one society may constitute immorality to another.
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The Robot-Reply and the Definition of Being Human Philosophy Essay
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Isaac Asimov explored the idea within his novel I, Robot in which the concept of sentience was examined against a backdrop of slavery and tyranny in the relationship between the creator and the created. In exploring the idea of creating artificial intelligence, the object of creation becomes a focus of the philosophy of what it means to have independent thought.
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