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The Art of Controversy (or The Art of Being Right) (Die Kunst, Recht zu Behalten) is a short treatise written in 1831 by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in which he presents thirty-eight methods of gaining an unfair advantage in a debate and thereby being right even if you are wrong. Schopenhauer champions the virtue of dialectical argument, in his view wrongly neglected by philosophers in favour of logic, and goes on to discuss the distinction between our conscious intellectual powers and our will. The text is a favourite of debaters including the philosophers AC Grayling and Mary ...

Where do "rights" come from? Professor Alan Dershowitz provides an entirely new resolution to this age-old dilemma: rights, he argues, do not come from God, nature, logic, or law alone, but from particular experiences with injustice, and from trial and error. He also touches on the rights of prisoners and the situation in the Middle East. His new book is Rights from Wrongs. Professor Dershowitz speaks with Jeffrey Toobin, CNN legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer.

The Commentaries on the Laws of England by Sir William Blackstone, are a prominent and authoritative 18th century dissertation on the common law of England which not only pertains to that country, but is also at the foundation of the American legal system. They were widely read and a huge influence on America's Founding Fathers and, to this day, are occasionally quoted in U.S. Supreme Court decisions when expounding upon principals of universal and enduring human justice. The commentaries were divided into four books: On the Rights of Persons, On the Rights of Things, Of Private Wrongs, and Of...

"The Wrong of Slavery" is a work written by Robert Dale Owen based largely off of the work of the Freedmen's Inquiry Commission where he served. It traces the early beginnings of the slave trade from its English beginning to the United States Civil War. It puts a focus on the barbarism of the slave trade from capture and transportation to the arrival in the Americas, the extreme cruelties that took place in the West Indies and South America, facts about slavery in the United States, and the advantages of a freed black population to the South. (Summary by mleigh)

Brought to you by Penguin. A powerful and urgent explanation and vindication of our human rights and freedoms After the devastation of World War Two, the international community came together to enshrine fundamental rights to refuge, health, education and living standards, for privacy, fair...

From Rosa Parks to the March on Washington — the history of America's Civil Rights Movement.

Written in 1791 as a response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, Thomas Paine's Rights of Man is a seminal work on human freedom and equality. Using the French Revolution and its ideals as an example, he demonstrates his belief that any government must put the inherent rights of its citizens above all else, especially politics. After its publication, Paine left England for France and was tried in his absence for libel against the crown.

In this powerful two-part work, published in 1791 and 1792, Thomas Paine boldly confronts Edmund Burkes defense of monarchy and critiques the opposition to the French Revolution. With clarity and wit, Paine explores the origins of monarchy and the inalienable rights of mankind, making complex ideas accessible to all. The second part delves into the advantages of constitutional government, advocating for republicanism and social welfare. Paines compelling arguments against hereditary rule and dictatorial governance were revolutionary for his time, ultimately leading to his imprisonment and a ...

Behind your favorite sport, there is always something else at play. Power Plays is a new investigative podcast from the Human Rights Foundation hosted by sports journalist and HRF Sports and Dictators Program Lead Karim Zidan, exposing how authoritarian regimes weaponize sports for political influence. Season 1 explores the regimes that have exploited the FIFA World Cup over the last century, from Italy’s fascists in 1934, to Argentina’s military junta in 1978, to Russia’s kleptocratic police state in 2018, to Qatar’s monarchy built on the backs of exploited migrant workers in 2022. We...

Dive into Right Off The Bat, a captivating collection of Baseball Ballads that celebrate the rich history of Americas favorite pastime. While some themes may hark back to a time of drinking, smoking, and gambling, they reflect the authentic lives of players who toiled for love of the game, long before million-dollar contracts and player unions became the norm. This is a tribute to the raw essence of baseball, showcasing the grit and passion of those who played for a fraction of todays salaries. - Summary by ACBowgus

A podcast about protest, propaganda, and punching up. Become a Patreon member (patreon.com/rightofresistance) and subscribe to our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@RightofResistance). kuroscharney.substack.com

In one of historys most audacious military feats, Cortez led a mere handful of men to conquer a vast civilization. This gripping tale follows an Englishman who embarks on a merchant ship bound for the New World, only to find himself shipwrecked in Pre-Columbian Mexico. With danger lurking at every turn, Roger must navigate this perilous landscape and discover a way to escape becoming one of the many human sacrifices to the Aztec gods.

Explore the compelling history of the Womens Suffrage movement at a pivotal moment in British politics. While the future for women fighting for their political freedom remains uncertain, one truth stands out their victory is on the horizon. As we reflect on the long struggle for womens enfranchisement, we will be astonished by the stubborn resistance of the government to such a fundamental measure of justice. Future generations will undoubtedly admire the tireless efforts of early pioneers and the unyielding spirit of those who bravely continued the militant fight amid coercion, repression, ...

On June 8, 1765, James Otis, with the backing of the Massachusetts Assembly, sent a powerful call to action to each colony, urging a general meeting of delegates. This significant assembly took place in New York City in October, where representatives from nine colonies convened, despite New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia not sending delegates. Nevertheless, the assemblies from these absent colonies pledged their support for the Congresss initiatives. Held in the historic Federal Hall, the delegates gathered on October 2 and engaged in fervent discussions for less than two ...

The Right Podcast is a long-form, multimedia project that examines political movements, ideologies, and conflicts from a critical left perspective. Drawing on history and case studies, it traces deeper patterns that are often overlooked. It uses critique to reopen questions of solidarity, internationalism, and responsibility, and to explore what a renewed left politics might look like moving forward. Visit website for links to video and written work.

Right Ideas, a podcast from the National Association of Scholars, features conversations from some of higher education's most public critics, many to the right of the academic mainstream, about the possibilities and difficulties of reforming today's universities.

In a world where human perspective has strayed, we will always seek to find The Right Angle on discussions. Host: Dr Harry Hypotenuse | Hotline: 718-223-5339 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the rich history of the international womens rights movement with this compelling work, originally published in 1905 and updated in 1909, with its English translation released in 1912. While much has been documented about womens suffrage in the United States and England, this book stands out by exploring the international efforts for womens rights across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The author poignantly asserts that the struggle for equality has been a continual response to the historical subjugation of women. This volume emphasizes that a just and harmonious ...

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) is celebrated for her groundbreaking work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, where she boldly asserted that women are not inherently inferior to men; rather, they appear so due to the lack of education. She advocated for the treatment of both men and women as rational beings, envisioning a society built on reason and equality. Today, Wollstonecraft is recognized as a pivotal figure in feminist philosophy, with her early calls for women’s equality and critiques of conventional femininity laying the groundwork for the feminist political movement that ...

This podcast explores how the agendas of the Christian Right movement in America, from opposing abortion access to restricting LGBTQ+ rights, threaten religious freedom and civil liberties. It examines patterns of science denial, conspiracy theories, and calls for Christian nationalist control that undermine pluralism and democratic checks and balances. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.