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Do dogs want to go to heaven?
History & The Arts

Do dogs want to go to heaven?

...humans alone are able to go to heaven, what is it that makes us unique? Is the difference between humans and other species one that might be considered “religious”? For example, do humans have different kinds of soul or spirit to other animals? On the other hand, if animals can achieve enlightenment or enter paradise, in what other ways are they like us? Are the...
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The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...human rights violations in the country, such as those committed in 1996 in the Abu Salim prison. The response of Gaddafi to this protest with armed violence against civilian protesters ignited a civil war between the government forces in support of Gaddafi and the opposition armed forces formed by the rebels. On 17 March 2011, the UN Security Council, acting under Chapter...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Why are people superstitious?
History & The Arts

Why are people superstitious?

...human affairs are influenced not by purposeful behaviour or natural causes, but by magic, chance and divine favour. They usually involve beliefs and practises that attempt to influence events to bring about a good outcome or avoid a bad one. They also often involve a belief in luck, a mysterious force that brings about success or adversity as a matter of chance rather...
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Tubman: The Moses of Her People
History & The Arts

Tubman: The Moses of Her People

...resourcefulness. Military victory at last brought slavery to an end. But the human cost was extreme – over 600,000 Americans perished in the conflict – and the ex-slave communities would continue to face injustices and discriminatory laws for generations to come. Harriet Tubman in Retrospect The immediate post-war years treated Tubman badly – she was refused a...
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Free course: Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
History & The Arts

Free course: Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World

...resources and preparation for this free course This free online course will help you understand health and wellbeing in Ancient Greece and Rome. We've collated a range of academic articles, interactives and relevant free courses to support your learning and give you a wider perspective on the subject. Preparation Before you start this course you may want to brush up on...
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OpenLearn and schools
Education & Development

OpenLearn and schools

Most of our resources are suitable for young people and they can all be used for free in schools. ..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Whether as a pupil, teacher, or parent, why not visit our Schools hub to start studying with OpenLearn? Anyone can study an OpenLearn course, read an article or watch a video without creating an account. However,...
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At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Health, Sports & Psychology

At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study

...an Office for Students funded collaborative project called Positive Digital Practices, which has its own resources hub. All of the resources are completely free to access download and use; they aim to help those working in Higher Education embed and sustain positive digital practices that support mental wellbeing for part-time, commuter, and distance learning students....
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Star Trek and the Greeks
History & The Arts

Star Trek and the Greeks

...human history...This content is associated with The Open University's History courses and qualifications. [Apollo] The Greek god, Apollo The original series of Star Trek (1966 to 1969) was particularly obvious in drawing upon human history, with the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering the planet where everything is like Prohibition-era Chicago (‘A Piece of the...
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