Philosophy Ripped From The Headlines! Issue #6, February 2018: Poverty in the USA, Marx Redux, & the Scope of Mindedness.

by February 7, 2018

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In this issue, ISSUE #6, February 2018, we feature articles, follow-ups, and links about–

  • POVERTY IN THE USA, MARX REDUX, & THE SCOPE OF MINDEDNESS

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