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Category Archives: Philosophy
What is philosophy of education?
What is the philosophy of education? It is the philosophical study of education and the problems surrounding it. Since the time of Socrates, philosophers and educators have discussed many issues which are trouble contemporary philosophers of education. What is the …
Questia honors National Native American Heritage Month with free books on Kateri Tekakwitha
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and throughout the country individuals and organizations celebrate the culture, character and history of Native Americans. To honor the historical month, we’ve gathered five informational books and articles on Kateri Tekakwitha, the newly sainted …
Free reading honoring Spiritual Literacy Month: Top five most researched religious topics
Religious views, standpoints and beliefs have been an important part of society and politics for centuries. No matter which sector the specific beliefs — or lack there of — are from, people take great pride and comfort in their religions and deities. …
Posted in Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Research Paper Help, Student resources, Study Tips
Tagged Footnotes, free books, free reading, religion, Spiritual Literacy Month, Top5
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Human rights, humanitarianism and civil society: Free research for Universal Human Rights Month
From the fight against segregation to the pursuit for equal LGBT marriage rights, human rights has come a long way over the years not just in the United States, but throughout the world. In honor of Universal Human Rights Month, we …
Free reading on famous early astronomers: Honoring Space Exploration Month
To honor the historic events that took place in the month of July, we’re continuing our celebration of Space Exploration Month! Check out Questia’s topic page on space exploration for information on the memorable dates in space exploration history including the Apollo 11 …
Posted in Philosophy, Sciences
Tagged astronomers, free reading, philosphers, reference works, space exploration, Space Exploration Month
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Red Letter Days
“Handwritten letters are becoming a thing of the past,” says Wendy Lustbader, adding, “We have e-mail now…” In her Aging Today essay The Demise of Letter-writing, she acknowledges, “It is true that e-mail from dear friends can be printed out …
Posted in Communication and Journalism, Literature, Philosophy
Tagged letters, technology
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The Effect of Your Environment, Part II
A Fine Mess Albert Einstein is widely quoted as saying, “If a cluttered desk signs a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” If you’ve used his words to defend your own messy ways at school, …
Posted in College Success Tips, Philosophy, Psychology
Tagged clutter, Environment, messy, study habits
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