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‘Sons of Anarchy’: A Heart-Pounding Story of Competing Wills

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“Sons of Anarchy” is a popular television show that has sparked much philosophical reflection and debate among viewers and scholars alike. From its themes of loyalty, family, and survival, to its exploration of freedom, justice, and morality, the show pushes its audience to think critically about some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. In this series of articles, we will delve into the philosophical ideas and theories that are brought to the forefront by the show and its characters.

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Capitalism’s Dark Secret: How Piketty’s Capital Exposes the Continuing Rise of Economic Inequality

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Excerpt: In “Capital,” economist Thomas Piketty delves into the history of economic inequality and the concentration of wealth. Through extensive data analysis, he argues that the gap between the rich and the poor has been increasing in recent decades and that this trend is likely to continue unless drastic action is taken. Piketty’s book has already had a major impact on the way we think about inequality and the role of wealth in society and is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of economic inequality.

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Consumerism: The Addiction of the Collective

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Unnecessary consumerism is something that we as a society are indisputably guilty of. For most, the high that comes with placing a spontaneous online order is unmatched. The feeling of admiring your purchases after a tiresome but worthwhile day of shopping is one of ecstasy. Many people are no strangers to having a ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ moment, or partaking in some retail therapy – but when do these moments of pleasure become addictions? Are we victims of the drug that is consumerism? There’s an undeniable truth to the term ‘retail therapy’. Shopping provides us with comfort. Due to the

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