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Unix vs. Linux: Understanding the Core Differences and Similarities
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Linux is as much a phenomenon as it is an operating system. To understand why Linux has become so popular, it is helpful to know a little bit about its history.
7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher
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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?
What is personhood?
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Personhood can be a very difficult thing to define. Learn about personhood in this article from HowStuffWorks.
The 'Memento Mori' Meaning Is Meant to Inspire and Humble
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Today we're diving into the eerie concept of memento mori. In Latin, the phrase memento mori literally means "remember that you must die," and it has been a central theme in religious thought, art and philosophy for centuries.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
How to Tell Someone They Sound Sexist
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Being sexist won't win you very many social points. Get tips on how to tell someone they sound sexist at HowStuffWorks.
How Marijuana Works
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Marijuana isn't just a recreational drug for hippies and philosophy majors -- its psychoactive history ranges from Egyptian mummies to modern U.S. politics. What's the big deal about this leafy, green plant?
Why Karl Marx Was One of the Most Influential and Destructive Thinkers In History
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He co-authored The Communist Manifesto, which was the basis for a new political movement. But to say he is only the Father of Communism sells Karl Marx short.
What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?
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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?
'God Is Dead' and 4 Other Quotes From Nietzsche, Explained
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Nietzsche's prose is playful, but its meaning is often opaque. Though perhaps we should expect nothing less from a philosopher who wrote, "I am not a man. I am dynamite."