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The Meaning of My Life?

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Abigail

The Meaning of My Life? Viktor Frankl wrote a book reflecting on the meaning of his experiences when he was incarcerated in a Nazi death camp. He found that people needed their lives to be meaningful – more than they … Continue reading →

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The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Argument

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Abigail

The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Argument Arguing, in the philosophical sense, doesn’t mean quarreling. The term “argument” designates one or more statements, each capable of being true or false, which present the basis for a final statement called the conclusion. … Continue reading →

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