The Best Way to Win an Academic Argument
Discovering that an argument begs the question is like winning the jackpot.
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Lesser of Two Evils?
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Why ISIS is Not Islamic
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Less “Critical Thinking,” More Rote Memorization
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The Cheap “Lack of Nuance” Dismissal
A Tip for Students
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The “Science” of Happiness
Positive psychology, self-help, the science of happiness.
I recently watched a documentary called "Happy" about what brings people happiness and joy. The documentary interviewed many...
“Enlightened” Academic Discourse
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The Trickiest Atheist Argument [Video]
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Transcript:
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