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Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
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The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
The Value of Linguistic Analysis in Philosophy
What role does language play in the analysis and discussion of Philosophy? How much does thought rely on its verbiage?
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Medea, Misunderstood?
Medea, a mythological heroine praised today for her vengeance on her husband Jason, was originally a vessel for xenophobia. This essay assesses her foreign — rather than her feminine — identity.
Lingua Morta, A Short Story
A speaker of a lost language interacts in a society that has left his life behind.
How Much Can Judges Interpret the Law?
Is Justice holding those accountable for their crimes in the same manner, using the same standard? Or is it holding those accountable for their crimes in a manner unique to each case? How much “leeway” should judges be given?
Can Morality Exist Without Legal Consequence?
Are the laws, both of the State and the Church, that govern society also what divide “good” from “bad”? Can a common moral compass exist in a lawless civilization?
Asterix and Obelix, A Linguistic Satire
The world’s most translated comic series can’t cross a specific language barrier: the one of (almost) proper nouns.
The Value of Linguistic Analysis in Philosophy
What role does language play in the analysis and discussion of Philosophy? How much does thought rely on its verbiage?
