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Clark Waggoner

Literature and Philosophy: Cartesian Dualism in Rene Descartes' Meditations on First Ph... - 0 views

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    This article examines Rene Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy. It looks at philosophy Descartes used in his first philosophy to develop the concept of the mind that would lead to Cartesian Dualism. The ramification of Descartes meditations and Descartes metaphysics has been significant in the history of philosophy as well as Western Culture in general. This article has pictures, links to other articles on similar topics, and books and ebook readers available as well.
Lee Ham

Read this great story Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - 0 views

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    The Earnshaw family live Wuthering Heights.One day Mr.Earnshaw returns from a trip to town with a little savage named Heathcliff.The Earnshaw children welcome differently.If the son,Hindley,hate,Catherine,daughter,quickly feels tender feelings tow... Read again this story Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte via Instapaper http://ift.tt/1AUzhFM December 21, 2014 at 08:57PM http://classicalnovels.blogspot.com/2014/12/wuthering-heights-by-emily-bronte.html Read again this story Wuthering Heights by...
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    The Earnshaw family live Wuthering Heights.One day Mr.Earnshaw returns from a trip to town with a little savage named Heathcliff.The Earnshaw children welcome differently.If the son,Hindley,hate,Catherine,daughter,quickly feels tender feelings tow... Read again this story Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte via Instapaper http://ift.tt/1AUzhFM December 21, 2014 at 08:57PM http://classicalnovels.blogspot.com/2014/12/wuthering-heights-by-emily-bronte.html Read again this story Wuthering Heights by...
Clark Waggoner

Literature You Should Own, But Probably Don't. Part 1: Epic Poetry (Iliad, Odyssey, Aen... - 0 views

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    This is part one in a new series of articles all of which are designed to inform and guide anyone who might want to know a little bit more about the rich tradition of art, letters and philosophy we have inherited from those who came before us. As human beings, our connection to the past is one of the greatest resources we have which imparts perpetual significance to the works discussed in this article, no matter how old they are.
Rob Peach

Open Thread's July expo unites the presses! - 0 views

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    According to co-directors of Open Thread, Scott Andrew and Adam Atkinson, the Pittsburgh SPF was created specifically to "give authors, bookmakers, editors, and publishers an opportunity to sell their books-and provide Pittsburghers with a chance to more fully experience the region's small press community. Open Thread's mission is to establish frameworks for artistic discovery in Pittsburgh and the surrounding tri-state area."
Clark Waggoner

Literature and Philosophy: Voltaire's Candide - 0 views

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    This article examines Candide the book by Voltaire. It is one in a series of literary reviews about literary books. It examines the irony in Candide de Voltaire as well as Candide's philosophy. It examines, specifically, how different characters fates within the book represent Voltaire's attitudes towards different philosophies. It also has links for an ebook of Candide for your electronic book reader or Kindle.
Clark Waggoner

Literature and Philosophy: Cartesian Dualism, David Hume, and Immanual Kant's Copernica... - 0 views

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    This article examines the implications of Cartesian Dualism on Immanuel Kant, David Hume, and their influential works, including Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. The article examines Hume's enquiry, it's take on the "gap" in Ontology, and Immanuel Kant's revolutionary take on Hume's philosophy that resulted in a shift in modern philosophy. This article contains pictures, links to similar articles, copies of books and ebooks, and even ebook readers.
Clark Waggoner

How to win a Nobel Prize for Literature even if you can't sell a book: Reflecting on Wi... - 0 views

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    When William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949, his works in the United States had been out of print for almost a decade. While writers like Steinbeck and Hemingway dominated the American literary landscape, Faulkner was, at best, an afterthought. This article examines how someone who was out of print in their own country could win a Noble Prize years and years before his American contemporaries.
Clark Waggoner

Literary Origins: Socrates' Improbable Defense in Plato's Apology - 0 views

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    This article examines the Apology, one of Plato's central dialogues. In it, Socrates is on trial for his life, yet rather than win the trial and defeat his accusers, Socrates takes a curious defense. This article explores Socrates' defense from a philosophical perspective in order to understand what Socrates could have meant by it and why he made it. It includes interesting photos and links to books related to the discussion.
Rob Peach

"Iran Unveiled": Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures continues American Shorts at WYEP - 0 views

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    At 7 pm on Thursday, July 23, 2009, Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures continues its Summer Shorts series at the WYEP Community Broadcast Center on the South Side with "Iran Unveiled," a program featuring two Iranian women authors, Anahita Firouz and Moniro Ravanipour. The program is offered in collaboration with Pittsburgh City of Asylum.
Rob Peach

Burgh poets 101: Who are Pittsburgh's finest bards? - 0 views

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    Looking for an expert opinion on who constitutes the list of Pittsburgh's best poets, I decided to go to experienced veterans of the Burgh's ever-expanding circle of versesayers, Kris Collins and Scott Silsbe, who manage Caliban Book Shop on South Craig Street by day and satiate their poetic cravings by night, penning their own published (and soon-to-be published work) while running The New Yinzer online literary magazine and hosting poetry readings around town.
Justin Rogers

Enjoying The Best Home Theatre System - 1 views

The installation of my home theatre system paved the way to a good relationship between me and my neighbours. My children's peers keep on coming to our house because they are really enjoying the gr...

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A Gratifying Day Spa Experience - 1 views

All my friends were raving about this day spa in Blackwood Hills called Shantai. They do mas-sages, waxing, body treatments, facials, and lots of other day spa stuff. It is so great, you feel total...

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Clark Waggoner

Literature and The Modern Short Story: Analyzing Nick Hornby's "Nipple Jesus" - 0 views

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    This article explores Nick Hornby's brilliant short story, "Nipple Jesus". In it, Hornby tackles religion, politics, sex, family and financial responsibility, art and its relationship with the individual, the artist, and society through a "six foot two and fifteen stone" security guard whose only skill is being big, to profound and entertaining\neffect.
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Học tiếng anh qua video hoạt hình - The Cycle Ride - 0 views

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    Các câu chuyện hoạt hình thường rất đơn giản dễ thương với cốt truyện ngắn gọn, nhẹ nhàng, dễ tiếp thu. Nếu học tiếng anh qua video hoạt hình - The Cycle Ride, bạn sẽ không bị bỡ ngỡ bởi các từ mới. Hình ảnh video dễ thương, dễ theo dõi cốt truyện. Bạn hãy cùng xem câu chuyện The Cycle Ride.
Clark Waggoner

Literature You Should Own, But Probably Don't. Part 2: 20th Century American Literature... - 0 views

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    This is part two in a continuing series of articles all of which are designed to inform and guide anyone who might want to know a little bit more about the rich tradition of art, letters and philosophy we have inherited from those who came before us. This article looks specifically at some of the best and most important works of 20th Century American Postmodernism. It discusses authors such as Joseph Heller, John Barth, Kurt Vonnegut, Don DeLilo, and David Foster Wallace.
Clark Waggoner

American Literature: Contemporary views on Charlotte Temple - 0 views

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    This article examines one of American Literature's classics, Charlotte Temple by Susanna Rowson. It was one of America's first best sellers and remains a favorite among American literary hardcover classics. The article contains contemporary and original critical reactions. It also has pictures and links as well as electronic versions of the novel and ebook readers as well as other academic resources available.
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Joe Poletto - 0 views

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    Joe Poleto is the founder of Blue Rose Music. Prior to joining Microsoft, Joe was Vice President of National Advertising Sales for HBO. Where Joe played an important role in the network launch and in growing revenues.
dao_cham

Học tiếng anh qua bài hát The climb - Miley Cyrus - 0 views

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    Bạn đã từng leo núi và từ bỏ? Hãy tiếp tục kiên trì cố gắng trên từng bước chân. Chinh phục tiếng anh cũng có lúc nản chí. Những lúc đó, bạn hãy thử thay đổi cách khác như lắng nghe và học tiếng anh qua bài hát The climb - Miley Cyrus. Chắc chắn bạn sẽ có thêm động lực và tiếp sức cho bạn trên con đường đó!
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