Today’s column continues my review of Dr. Benjamin Wiker’s attractive opus, “10 Books that Screwed up the World and 5 others that didn’t Help” (Regnery, 2008). My critique will be on the British philosopher John Stuart Mill’s treatise on ethical theory titled, “Utilitarianism” (1863).
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Time for revolution? by Ellis Washington
As I begin preparation for my teaching duties at Savannah State University, a historical black college founded in 1890 and the oldest HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in the state of Georgia, I have mixed emotions. Frankly, I fear for the intellectual integrity of my students – people whom I’ve never met.
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Machiavelli in the house by Ellis Washington
Today's column continues my review of Dr. Benjamin Wiker's commendable opus, "10 Books that Screwed up the World and 5 Others that didn't Help" (Regnery, 2008). My critique will be on the very prominent Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) and review his famous treatise on political statecraft, "The Prince" (1513).
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The Original Intent of The Preamble
One thing I loved in school was government and law. I just loved learning about what our government does, what the laws are and such. I have actually not taken too much on the subject, but it still is very interesting to me. One of my assignments for my Senior year was to take a closer look at original intent.
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