The fable of fraternity, fratricide and weasel-word wisdom
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Falling back on jargon provides comfort, but not much clarity, as markets attempt the trade-off between size and stability. Read more : The fable of fraternity, fratricide and weasel-word wisdom
Emotive language
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Nigel Warburton helps us grapple with the nuts and bolts of thinking clearly, with the aim of presenting good, clear, logical arguments Read more : Emotive language
The story of English
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We look at the history of English, where it comes from, where it's heading, and how we understand the world through language Read more : The story of English
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