What are Human Rights?
Jun 27, 2010According to the Declaration of Independence, the basic human rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are God-given.
Chomsky vs Foucault [VIDEO]
23 October 2017
Watch this classic, must-see debate between two of the most prominent intellectuals of the 20th century: Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault. The hour-long debate traverses a broad intellectual course—from human nature and objective truth to Marxism and the value of justice. I promise it'll invigorate your day (intellectually).
For the link to the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wfNl2L0Gf8
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