The philosopher, however, was not taken seriously, and science remained comfortably materialistic, even in the hands of quite orthodox scientists.

Bertrand Russell 1928 One of the most painful circumstances of recent advances in science is that each one makes us know less than we thought we did. When I was young we all knew, or thought we knew, that a man consists of a soul and a body; that the body is in time and space, but the... »read more

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Autobiography of Mother Teresa

  Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje*, Macedonia, on August 27, 1910. Her family was of Albanian descent. At the age of twelve, she felt strongly the call of God. She knew she had to be a missionary to spread the love of Christ. At the age of eighteen she left her... »read more

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Product of many influences

My personal philosophy of teaching and learning is a product of many influences including experience, instruction, a melding of the philosophies of past educators and an intrinsic sense of what is right. I have attempted to capsulate this philosophy in the seven belief statements that follow. I... »read more

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Introduction to A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right

 by Karl Marx   Deutsch-Französische Jahrbucher , February, 1844 For Germany, the criticism of religion has been essentially completed, and the criticism of religion is the prerequisite of all criticism. The profane existence of error is compromised as soon as its... »read more

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Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values)

Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) Describe the information below and discuss the implications for dental health. »You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. »You should write at least... »read more

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A horrified and shocking chapter in the birth of Bangladesh

  We all know about operation searchlight, a planned military pacification carried out by the Pakistan Army. The violence resulting from Operation Searchlight led to the war of liberation by the Mukti Bahini against Pakistani "occupation" forces in Bangladesh. Ultimately, fully... »read more

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The Helen Keller Foundation

The work of Helen Keller definitely changed the perspective of many people concerning the disabled. Her work to help the blind and deaf would not have been possible had she not been one. Helen toured many countries, brought courage and motivated the persons with disabilities, especially the... »read more

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How to write a "letter of motivation", you can also write a cover letter for employment. Make sure to include relevant details of job post that you are applying for. "Letter of motivation" seems to be a literal translation of the French "lettre de motivation".... »read more

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1. Say : O ye that reject Faith! 2. I worship not that which ye worship, 3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship, 5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship. 6. To you be your Way, and to me mine. »read more

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A Biography

Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, the son of John and Elizabeth Dickens. John Dickens was a clerk in the Naval Pay Office. He had a poor head for finances, and in 1824 found himself imprisoned for debt. His wife and children, with the exception of Charles, who was put to work at... »read more

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