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Academia, Research, and Citations within a Living Touchstone
A Living Touchstone maintains academic rigor by anchoring citations at the smallest unit of a claim, allowing essays to synthesize ideas without obscuring their evidentiary ...
30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas
510 pages, 80 touchstone ideas.
5 Thought Tools: Viewpoint, Ideas, Reasoning, Constructs, and Reflection
Thought Tools are the core skills that turn raw information into understanding and wisdom.
My Philosophy-Epicurean Stoicism
At my core, I consider myself a Stoic because of ...
My Philosophy Definitions
Philosophy cannot be reduced to a mere collection of definitions. ...
United States Yearly Flu Death Rate
How many people die in the United States each year ...
Religions of the World, a Breakdown of Belief Systems
People believe crazy stuff. Unless you strive for zero paranormal, ...
The Anti-Vaxxer Movement and the Scientific Method
About 10% of Americans believe vaccines cause autism. That’s about ...
Does Trump have a right to face his whistleblower?
Does Trump have a right to face the whistleblower? Short ...
UPDATE: National Debt — Analysis
Update: Analysis of Yearly Deficits section added. National Debt is ...
The Evolution of the Holy Bible: 12 Bible Problems
The purpose of this article is not to disparage the ...
Read Text of 1643 Patent for Providence Plantations
Roger Williams created the first democracy in America in 1643. The first TRUE democracy in #ColonialAmerica. From the Patent for Providence Plantations charter: "…full Power ...
Read Text of the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is important because it has become a ...
Researching the Birth and Death of Roger Williams
Q. When was Roger Williams born? A. Many historians today ...
Alice Pemberton Bio (1564-1634); Mother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Alice Pemberton at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. She was the ...
Sydrach Williams Bio (1600-1647); Brother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Sydrach Williams was born to Alice Pemberton and James ...
The First Religions of Colonial America
Discover the diverse religious tapestry of Colonial America with Mike Prestwood. He tells the story of early religion from Roger Williams' groundbreaking multi-faith colony to ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 3
Roger Williams remained part of the colonial conversation long after banishment, proving that difficult ideas do not disappear just because authorities reject them.
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 2
Roger Williams was not just condemned by the Massachusetts Bay authorities; he was also quietly warned, revealing the moral and political complexity of John Winthrop ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 1
Roger Williams entered New England early, and John Winthrop’s journal lets us watch the first major clash between liberty of conscience and Puritan authority unfold ...