Parables and the pursuit of the everyday meaning

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Philosopher and Novelist Umberto Eco feels the use of common sense in philosophical thought has been ignored for many years. He suggests philosophers should use common sense when considering difficult and complex problems. Eco has written three novels, which have sold throughout the world, and several philosophical books. Eco works as a Professor of semiotics at the University of Bologna, Italy. He suggests semiotics is a primary strand of philosophical thought, it includes all forms of language.

Interview, Criticism and interpretation, Philosophers, Philosophy, Eco, Umberto

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Death shock to a dying council

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The need for reform in Conicet, the national council for scientific and technological research in Argentina, is discussed, with reference to the suicide of Rene Geronimo Favaloro, an important cardiologist.

Finance, Social policy, Argentina, Medical research

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A cocktail of bombs, drugs and inequality that just keeps on killing

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The background to violence in Colombia is examined in detail. The narcotics trade, guerrilla activity, and links between Colombia and the US are among issues examined.

United States, Colombian foreign relations, United States foreign relations, Colombia, Guerrillas, Violence

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