Mary Astell
November 19, 2023
Mary Astell (1666–1731) was an English philosopher and writer who advocated for equal rights for…
Gay Pride & Prejudice
June 2, 2013
The question of gay rights has become a hot button issue, with opposition taking on…
Should Marriage Be Abolished?
March 3, 2013
State-sanctioned marriage has long been regarded as one of the bedrocks of a stable society. …
What Is a Wife?
March 11, 2012
The concept of a wife has been embedded in cultures, religious practices, social customs and…
The Postmodern Family
September 13, 2009
What is a family, and what distinguishes it from other kinds of associations? Is the…
Marriage and Monogamy
September 2, 2007
Monogamy is traditional in most cultures, and it is the law throughout America since Utah…
Marriage and the State
February 2, 2004
With what right does the state say who can and cannot marry? The state has,…
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