Jan
28
Desiring the Truth
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Thucydides tells us in the introduction to his book that “People are inclined to accept all stories of ancient times in an uncritical way.” This statement is then proved through the instance of which Athens believed that Hipparchus was their tyrant in past history, and because of their unwavering view, they failed to see that Hippias, being the elder brother, was the true tyrant.
Thucydides lived in a generation very different from ours. His aphorism, although possibly true in his circumstance, is certainly not applied in the standard by which the American people follow. In fact, his statement of acceptance is totally opposed by modern skepticism. Today, people are inclined to challenge any older, readily accepted stories in a critical manner.
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Jan
12
The Art of Wasting Money
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While we’re young and without too many responsibilities, a common activity among both children and teens is obtaining the many treasures we long for; toys, CDs, movies, software, and collectables. Normally, gift-giving events such as Christmas or birthday celebrations are great ways to get what we crave; but not all that we crave. Therefore, the resulting method of acquiring our dream gear is through our own hard-earned money.
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