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The Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (1921): From Small Beginnings to a World Power – Explore the Origins and Early Years of the CCP, Examining the Influence of Marxism-Leninism, Its Alliance and Break with the Nationalist Party, And Its Struggle for Survival in the Early Decades of the Republic.

The Founding of the Chinese Communist Party (1921): From Small Beginnings to a World Power – A Lecture (Lecture Theatre - Image: A slightly chaotic university lecture hall with a…
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Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? Explore the Philosophical Questions About The Moral Status of Animals, Asking Whether Animals Have Rights, Whether It Is Morally Permissible To Use Animals For Food, Experimentation, Or Entertainment, And Examining Different Ethical Frameworks Applied to Our Treatment of Non-Human Animals.

Animal Ethics: Do Animals Have Rights? A Wild Ride Through the Moral Zoo 🦁 Welcome, everyone, to today's lecture on Animal Ethics! Buckle up, because we're about to embark on…
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The May Fourth Movement (1919): A Student-Led Protest Igniting National Awakening – Examine the Demonstrations Sparked by China’s Treatment at the Treaty of Versailles, Exploring the Demands for Modernization, Democracy, and Science, And Its Impact on Chinese Intellectual Life and the Growth of Nationalism and Political Activism.

The May Fourth Movement (1919): A Student-Led Protest Igniting National Awakening (Welcome, future revolutionaries! Grab your tea, settle in, and let's dive into one of the most pivotal moments in…
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Environmental Ethics: Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Examines The Moral Relationship Between Humans And The Natural Environment, Asking Questions About Our Obligations To Protect Nature, The Moral Status Of Animals, And The Value Of Ecosystems, Addressing Issues Of Sustainability and Conservation.

Environmental Ethics: Are We Just Guests or Terrible Landlords? 🌍🌳🤔 (A Lecture on Our Moral Responsibilities to the Natural World) Welcome, everyone! Grab your ethically sourced, fair-trade coffee ☕ (or…
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The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A Period of Fragmentation and Conflict After the Qing Fall – Explore the Rise of Regional Military Leaders Who Controlled Different Parts of China, Engaging in Constant Warfare and Preventing the Establishment of a Strong Central Government, Highlighting the Challenges Faced by the Young Republic.

The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A Period of Fragmentation and Conflict After the Qing Fall – Explore the Rise of Regional Military Leaders Who Controlled Different Parts of China, Engaging in…
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Bioethics: Philosophical Dilemmas in Life and Medicine – Explore the Branch of Ethics That Deals With Moral Questions Arising From Advances In Biology And Medicine, Including Issues Like Euthanasia, Abortion, Genetic Engineering, Cloning, And Medical Resource Allocation, Requiring Careful Philosophical Consideration.

Bioethics: Philosophical Dilemmas in Life and Medicine - A Lecture (Professor emerges, dramatically adjusting their glasses, holding a skull named Yorick.) Professor: Good morning, everyone! Or, as Yorick here might…
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The Xinhai Revolution (1911): The Collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the Birth of the Republic of China – Examine the Causes, Key Figures (Sun Yat-sen), And The Relatively Swift Overthrow of the Last Imperial Dynasty, Ending Centuries of Monarchy and ushering in a Period of Republican Rule, Although Marked by Instability and Warlordism.

The Xinhai Revolution (1911): From Dragon Throne to Democratic Chaos! 🐉➡️🗳️ (Sort Of) (A Lecture in Three Acts) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving into a truly…
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? Explore the Philosophical and Ethical Questions Surrounding the Development and Deployment of Artificial Intelligence, Including Issues Of Responsibility, Bias, Autonomy, And Whether AI Can Or Should Be Given Moral Status.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Moral Machines? 🤖🤔 A Lecture on Responsibility, Bias, Autonomy, and Moral Status (Welcome, brave souls, to the wild frontier of AI ethics! Buckle up, because…
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The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901): A Violent Anti-Foreign and Anti-Christian Uprising – Explore the Origins, Goals, And Brutal Suppression of the Boxer Movement, Examining the Role of Empress Dowager Cixi, The Siege of the Foreign Legations in Beijing, And The Subsequent Invasion by the Eight-Nation Alliance, Resulting in Massive Indemnity Payments.

Lecture: The Boxer Rebellion: When China Said "No More Mr. Nice Guy!" (And Then Got Thoroughly Spanked) (Welcome slide with a picture of a Boxer rebel looking fierce, but slightly…
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The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? Explore the Philosophical Questions About Personal Identity, Asking What Makes A Person The Same Person Over Time, Despite Changes In Their Physical Body And Mental States, Examining Concepts Like Memory, Consciousness, And The Continuity Of Self.

The Problem of Identity: Who Am I, Throughout My Life? (A Philosophical Comedy in Several Acts) (Opening Scene: A dimly lit lecture hall. PROFESSOR QUIRK, a disheveled but enthusiastic philosopher…