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John Rawls, who served as the Conant professor emeritus and was one of the most notable political and moral philosophers of the 20th century, died at his home in Lexington on Sunday...
...argues persuasively for a political philosophy based on equality and individual rights. It describes the reconciliation of liberty and equality, concepts that were viewed as fundamentally at odds for much of the 20th century. Rawls was more egalitarian than any major political party in this country...
...have been stepped up in places like Phuket, and soldiers are boarding boats for searches off southern Thailand. Even the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has left nothing to chance. In late December more than 24,000 scouts will arrive in Thailand to take part in the 20th World Scout Jamboree, to be held at a naval base. More than 1,000 officers from Thailand's army, navy and police force will provide security during the two-week long Jamboree. "Though we do not consider it very likely, we have done our utmost to prevent a terrorist attack...
...elect to pursue a special concentration in dramatic or performing arts. And of the dramatic arts courses offered, high competition exists for the limited amount of spaces available. For example, over 40 students auditioned for this fall’s course Dramatic Arts 18r: “Advanced Acting: 20th Century Texts,” with the hope of being selected as one of about a dozen class members...
AIDS is more than just the biggest problem facing the world today, Lewis said—it is the biggest problem that has ever faced humanity. Its victims have outnumbered those of the Black Plague in 14th-century Europe and of the 20th century’s two world wars...