Word: argumentive
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...minor issue is not worth the disrespectful image of Harvard students that was projected during the ceremony. Even worse, all of the Harvard alumni and representatives from other universities have no background in the disagreements between University Hall and the UC, and were thrown in the middle of an argument over a minor issue that does not display the students here in the best light. Our student representatives should learn that moaning about denial of citizenship during an event meant to honor President Faust at what is arguably the most privileged university in the world is unbecoming...
...civil without being simply innocuous,” Rudenstine said. “We can be controversial and provocative without necessarily declaring open season on those who disagree with us. The way we talk to one another, and the tone we use in argument or debate, will often be as important as what we actually...
...interests in America are uncommonly powerful and are pushing the United States government towards actions that damage our own national interest and perhaps even that of Israel—is well-defended against such criticisms by extensive and thorough research. The book’s final arguments reach too far and don’t stand up to muster, but the bulk of the book is very persuasive.The authors begin by describing the nature of America’s tremendous support of Israel before dissecting the strategic and moral arguments that defend such support, which they dismiss both as wrong...
...Such a core, through its structure and content, cultivates, among other things, the virtues of accurate reading and informed argument. These virtues transcend partisan differences and will serve students well not only inside and out of the classroom but in life beyond the campus...
...blocking reproduction at every place that it might happen,” Seltzer said. “Regulation can’t tell the difference between academic, creative sharing, and file-sharing to get around purchasing,” she added. Green was quick to respond to the argument that regulation impinges on academic freedom. “I can see I’m being set up as the fall guy here,” Green said. “We lose 44 percent of what we lose through piracy on college campuses. There is no academic freedom...