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21law, philosophy of — Introduction the formulation of concepts and theories to aid in understanding the nature of law, the sources of its authority, and its role in society. In English speaking countries the term “jurisprudence” is often used synonymously and is …
22Civil disobedience — For other uses, see Civil disobedience (disambiguation). Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a figure known worldwide for advocating non violent civil disobedience. Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and …
23Charles Kent (Norwegian writer) — Charles Kent (born 4 September 1880 in Kristiania, dead 27 February 1938 in Oslo) was a Norwegian writer, editor and literary critic. Contents 1 Education, background and work 2 Ideological position 3 Ideological conflicts in Forfatterforeningen …
24Trenton — • Diocese created 15 July, 1881, suffragan of New York Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Trenton Trenton † …
25religion — With the exception of the small numbers adhering to minority religions, the predominant affiliation of Spaniards has for centuries been to Roman Catholicism, so much so that it has come to be seen almost as a mark of national identity. It was… …
26ethics — /eth iks/, n.pl. 1. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. 2. the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics;… …
27Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
28religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …
29Criticism of religion — Part of a series on Irreligion …
30performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
