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    innocents as terrorists. Captured within the broad definition are participants in anti-government protests, wildcat strikes, and certain religious and charitable groups. While these activities may be violent and illegal, it is a dangerous exaggeration to call it ‘terrorism’. Lawyers could also be seen as providing help to accused terrorists through their expertise (CBA, 2005, p. 11). As well, the definition of terrorism has a chilling effect on the freedom of expression and political dissent (ICLMG,

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    The Matrix (Andy and Lana Wachowski, 1999) appeals to a Western ideology of freedom in its most general sense by depicting a fight against the enslavement of the human race in a post-apocalyptic world controlled by machines. The machines use the humans, whose minds are trapped in a computer program, as an energy source. In this world of machines, the Wachowskis expand upon the totalitarianism seen in other works of fiction, such as 1984 by George Orwell. The totalitarian state of 1984, Airstrip

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    In his essay writing “What is Enlightenment?” Immanuel Kant defines enlightenment as “man’s emergence from his self-imposed immaturity” (Kant, 1). In order for us to completely understand this definition, we must first understand what Kant meant by “Immaturity”. In the writing Kant defines immaturity as “the inability to use one’s understanding without the guidance from another”(Kant, 1). Furthermore, Kant believes that this immaturity is self-imposed, and that it is the individual’s fault for lacking

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    to be understood as. These authors' names are Stan Van Hooft and David A. Crocker. The first definition is of Prima Facie. Prima facie duty can be defined as a duty that is binding or obligatory. When discussing Prima Facie duty there are many examples of this, but some include being obligated to tell the truth, obey the law, and at times even keeps one's promises to someone. (Hooft) Another definition is Maxim. A maxim can be defined as a rule

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    libertarian by dismissing freewill and determinism. To determine the conflict between free will and determinism, reject the belief that produce the conflict (Sider 2014, pg.119). Hard determinism rejects freedom despite determinism. Freewill must have to go, because science has contradicted the presence of freedom that's why, it conflicts with science. "Hard determinism arguing that life without free will is not bad, but, Accepting hard determinism is about inconceivable" (Sider 2014). It likewise contends

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    What is peace? Although there are many word definitions of peace Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines peace as “freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.” Often times the best way to begin exploring what something is, is to begin be stating what it is not. Therefore, I shall briefly expound upon peace by examples of what isn’t peace. Many times in life we find our mental state of being to be tumultuous. Everyone has a myriad of experiences and dispositions that make life hectic

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    on how “good” they were. Did this make Lincoln a racist? A racist is described as, “a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one’s own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others” (“Racist”). By definition, Lincoln can be considered a racist because of the statements that he made in regards to his own race being superior. This is also shown when he explains that he thinks slaves should be sent back to their home country. Essentially Lincoln believes

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    Harriet once said “ never wound a snake, kill it.” Harriet was a warrior in many fields. She battled and completely annihilated anything that stood in her way of her goal of freedom. This quote is a perfect example of Harriet’s mindset and her point of view. Harriet wants to convey the idea that you must obliterate anything that stands in the way of what you believe in. Harriet was born into slavery. She was owned multiple times but was originally owned by Mary Pattison Ross and Ben Ross. Harriet’s

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    able to call yourself an American is a gift, that holds hidden meanings. To me, the definition of an American is someone who embraces both freedom and the responsibility that comes with it. America has promised the experience of freedom in race, religion, gender, and the right to express yourself. Americans know this reality did not occur overnight. Many courageous people fought and are still fighting for freedom. However, the hidden meaning of behind the reality of being an American can be demonstrated

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    Most who argue against censorship believe that it goes against a person’s right to freedom of speech. Within this argument, most people wonder “just when, and on what grounds, the state is justified in using its coercive powers to limit the freedom of individuals” (West). When thinking in this mindset, individuals tend to antagonize the government, because they come to believe that it suppresses their individuality and fail to consider the fact that it unites people who share its similar beliefs

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