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Language is more than just a tool of communication or a mode of art. It is the avenue of truth. That is why I write. Without language, without rhetoric, without discussion and debate and the intelligent discourse that is unique to mankind, truth would be beyond our grasp. But because we can express and critique and exchange and amalgamate ideas, it is not.

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Do individuals have a greater obligation to themselves or society? by Lauren Reynolds
Intellectual Elitism by Derek Huang
The concept of justice by Xi Lin
Essay review: An Atheist Manifesto by Sam Harris by Larik Sonfar
Reflections: Self-improvement by Larik Sonfar
Perfection and choices by Larik Sonfar
Campaign finance reform: Restricting political donations by Larik Sonfar
Reflections: Inspirational by Larik Sonfar
What love is all about by Graydyl
Campaign finance: Allowing political donations is a freedom we need by Lauren Reynolds

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Revolution in the face of oppression: 2 of 4

Violent revolution, by definition, fundamentally changes or attempts to fundamentally change an oppressive state. Oppression is the arbitrary exercise of power; and since arbitrary means without reason or purpose, oppression by definition violates the state's purpose. Fulfillment of the state's purpose is necessary for the existence of the state to be justified. States and laws inherently limit human autonomy and implement coercion. Such coercion can only be justified if there is some justification, i.e. purpose to the coercion. At the point where such coercion fails its purpose, e.g. oppr...
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