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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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