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What is meant by the philosophy of Republicans not supporting abolitionist, but saw slavery as evil?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Fresh asked:

The article I’m reading says that most Republicans did not favor complete abolition, but instead view it as evil and would not support expansion of it. I’m confused by what this means.

Tags: Abolition, Abolitionist, Slavery
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What was Thomas Jefferson’s philosophy of the government?

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

caesarm asked:

Is it in the Declaration of Independence? If so, what was his philosophy?

Tags: Declaration Of Independence, Philosophy, Thomas Jefferson
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Based on The Prince, would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of the overall philosophy and actions of Nicholas?

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Luke Skywalker asked:

Tsar Nicholas Romanov II — Last Tsar of Russia?
Would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of his philosophy and actions? Why or why not?

Tags: Nicholas Romanov Ii, Philosophy, Tsar Of Russia
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Who was Socrates? Why is he considered the “father” of western philosophy?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Daniel S asked:

Who was Socrates? Why is he considered the “father” of western philosophy? What was his fate? What were the central tenets of his philosophy?

Tags: Central Tenets, Fate, Socrates
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Based on The Prince, would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of the overall philosophy and actions of Nicholas?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Luke Skywalker asked:

Tsar Nicholas Romanov II — Last Tsar of Russia?
Would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of his philosophy and actions? Why or why not?

Tags: Last Tsar Of Russia, Nicholas Romanov Ii, Tsar Of Russia
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How has history affected philosophy?

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Liberty asked:

Please, I do not want any free homework help. I know this question seems like it, I am only requesting guidance. I am doing a presentation of ‘my choice’ (teacher in training). I thought it would be interesting to see how history has affected philosophy. Does anyone have any suggestions where I should start? For ex: philosophers, time period, etc…. How have the times affected the philosophers that lived in them?
Silly, I have read. I have too many ideas and am having trouble narrowing them down. But thank you for your response.

Tags: Free Homework, Philosophy, Time Period
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What is social Darwinism? What were its origins and how did London interpret this philosophy?

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

MR asked:

IF you answered this as best you can then i thank you, but the only problem is how did jack london interpert darwins philosophy.??

Tags: Origins, Philosophy, What Is Social Darwinism
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Based on The Prince, would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of the overall philosophy and actions of Nicholas?

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Luke Skywalker asked:

Tsar Nicholas Romanov II — Last Tsar of Russia?
Would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of his philosophy and actions? Why or why not?

Tags: Last Tsar Of Russia, Machiavelli, Philosophy
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What role do history and philosophy play in creating your political opinions?

Friday, June 15th, 2007

Trotskyite asked:

I posted this question in the Politics section and now I am posting it in the History section to see if I get any different responses.
slytherin_sith_lord, there are points in your answer unrelated to the question that I disagree with, but your answer is quite good.

Tags: Politics, Role Play, Sith Lord
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What was Calvin Coolidge’s philosophy of government? How was this philosophy expressed during his ?

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

cellmass89 asked:

What was Calvin Coolidge’s philosophy of government? How was this philosophy expressed during his administration? What weaknesses existed in the American economy of the 1920s that were not recognized by the Coolidge Administration?

Tags: American Economy, Calvin Coolidge, Philosophy
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