What sparks intellectual movements?
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An analysis of intellectual movements and the reasons why they arose, with particular attention paid to the Scientific Revolution that took place in the 17th century. It is argued that all of the distinct intellectual movements that have arisen in the history of the Western world have sprung up in response to external changes and growing dissatisfaction with the intellectual tools available to explain these changes.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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An analysis of the influence of pornography and the pornography industry. It is contended that pornography has successfully infiltrated mainstream media and culture and threatens to cause an escalation in levels of sexual violence.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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