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Rootless cosmopolitan,down at heels intellectual;would be writer. 'Polemic is a discourse of conflict, whose effect depends on a delicate balance between the requirements of truth and the enticements of anger, the duty to argue and the zest to inflame. Its rhetoric allows, even enforces, a certain figurative licence. Like epitaphs in Johnson’s adage, it is not under oath.' https://www.lrb.co.uk/v15/n20/perry-anderson/diary

A politically motivated attack on philosophers in Hungary? – New APPS: Art, Politics, Philosophy, Science

« Jason Read: Butler and Malabou on Hegel | Main | Most underrated philosopher of the week: Stuart Glennan » 23 January 2011 A politically motivated attack on philosophers in Hungary? Very disturbing reports are coming from Hungary. This post … Continue reading

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The Chamber of Commerce’s Health Reform Heretics | Mother Jones

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Edinburgh University marks 300th anniversary of birth of David Hume | Edinburgh and East | STV News

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Domestic violence: women’s charities face 100% funding cuts | Society | guardian.co.uk

In an era of senseless cuts to vital public services, here’s one that in its brutal scale and short-sightnedness almost beggars belief: Devon county council’s proposals to reduce funding for domestic violence support services by 100%.

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Egyptian protesters take to streets – Middle East – Al Jazeera English

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Harvard University Press Blog : Putting “Blood Libel” in Historical Context

In an address following the tragic shootings in Tucson earlier this month, Sarah Palin’s use of the phrase “blood libel” to describe the intentions of those linking the violence to political rhetoric drew swift criticism. Many took exception to her … Continue reading

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What ever happened to the Eleventh Commandment?

According to a report posted at Politico by Ben Smith January 21, 2011, Michele Bachmann will deliver a  rebuttal to the State of the Union Address on Tuesday January 24,2011. The Republican Leadership has made their choice of Paul Ryan, … Continue reading

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Iran hangs two for involvement in vote unrest: report | Reuters

Iran hangs two for involvement in vote unrest: report Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook 0diggsdigg             Related Topics World »             TEHRAN | Mon Jan 24, 2011 … Continue reading

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The Great Will attempts to Starve the Beast

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/19/AR2011011905000.html The Great Will (TGW) entitles his column of January 20, 2011 ‘Hubris heading for a fall’. His first line is from the Folk standard ‘Worried Man Blues’.  Is his essay just a highly garnished political tantrum, by a leading … Continue reading

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Amazon.com: Alexandre Kojeve: The Roots of Postmodern Politics (9780312120924): Prof. Shadia B. Drury: Books

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