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Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was...
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Opinion | When It Comes to Politics, Are Any of Us Really Thinking for Ourselves?
Demography often determines what you believe.
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Opinion | The Long, Strange History of ‘Manifesting’
Americans have long been attracted to the idea that we can shape reality with our will.
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Opinion | The 17th-Century Heretic We Could Really Use Now
The philosopher Baruch Spinoza’s commitment to free thought and reason is sorely needed in our time...