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Ross Douthat Makes the Case for Religious Belief
Former columnist Ross Douthat argues in his book Believe that everyone should hold religious faith and believe in God.
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Philosophical Analysis Examines Modern Perversion and Distance
A commentary explores how perversion allows individuals to evade shame by distancing themselves from social reality, citing investigations into sniper tourism during the siege of Sarajevo.
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How the Trojan War Shaped Ancient Philosophical Thought
Despite its horrific bloodshed, the Trojan War served as a foundational font of inspiration for ancient philosophers, artists, and writers.
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Archaeologists Trace Historical Clues Behind the Trojan War Myth
Petros Koutoupis evaluates Late Bronze Age archaeological finds and diplomatic records to separate historical evidence from Homeric legend.
Original sourcesClassical Wisdom
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