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Starship Troopers: The Image of the Republic of the Future or Fascist Society?
Starship Troopers novel. What a weird choice for an essay on political philosophy, right? According to some prominent thinkers like Hannah Arendt, politics is not just thoughts of the philosophers of higher standing and debates in parliaments. Politics is often created in the discussions in bars among friends. This way, political thought condenses into and…
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An Incoming PPE Student’s Guide to Prague
You’ve just arrived in the Czech Republic, an incoming fresh-faced aspiring PPE student, and you feel totally lost in Prague. How does the public transport system work? How do you get student discounts for, well… anything? How do you find your footing and anchor yourself in your PPE community?
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Mexico, a Member of the BRICS+ ?
An etiolated plan The drums anticipating the entrance of the untold G2(China & Russia) and its economic & political group are rumbling throughout the whole international system and the former global hegemonic power shivers but what does the southern neighbor’s strategy says? The group of the BRICS+ representing a new big package of “reforming” economies…
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Should You Wear a Tie?
At the first instance, this simple question poised may seem like a no-brainer. Even in the 21st century, ties are still a staple – and often the centrepiece of a formal wardrobe. As such, they are (sometimes justifiably) viewed as conservative, stifling and uncomfortable to wear. However, what can we learn from an era gone…
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Czech-Mates: Ice Hockey World Championship
Follow our video ground reporters, Anna and Julieta, in the first episode of the new Karlovian Prague Guide: Czech-Mates. They take on the Ice Hockey World Championship game between Norway and Denmark . From the 10th of May to the 26th of May the Czech Republic is hosting the 2024 Icehockey World Championship. Buy tickets…
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Reflections on Celebrating Christmas in Different Cultures
So once the Christmas festivities are over, many of you are returning home with memories of pleasant times spent with your families. Each of you likely has some traditions closely related to celebrating Christmas that are carried from year to year. But have you ever wondered how other people have celebrated Christmas century after century?…