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Topic:
Political Theory
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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Abstract
excerpts.
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6 Dec 1865
13th Amendment
- Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom!
- 6 Dec 1865
Constitution
After the Civil War, the 13th Amendment ended slavery as a legal institution in the United States.
Political Theory
Story
Power is the ability to carry out one’s will despite resistance.
- Max Weber
- 1922, posthumously, edited by Marianne Weber
Authority
Power compels by force and coercian; legitimate authority has no need for either.
Political Theory
Quote
Is the Me Too movement consistent with TST Ethics?
TST Ethics
Yes. The Me Too movement emphasizes that impact matters, results matter. And, awareness increases responsibility.
Political Theory
FAQ
Copernicus, Societal Blindness, and Worldview
Societal Blindness
When evidence threatens identity, even obvious truths can be ignored. When you feel threatened, step back and seek truth.
Political Theory
Essay
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(c) 2025-2026 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
