The Vital Role of Youth Protest in Democracy
[Your Address]
4 June 2025
[MP’s Name]
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
Dear [MP’s Name],
When the World is Ablaze: Speak or Be Silent?
There are moments in history when silence ceases to be neutral — it becomes an act of surrender. Today is such a moment. As injustice swells and the climate buckles under the weight of human greed, what future are we preserving if we teach the next generation to suffer in silence? Young people should not merely be permitted to protest — they must be actively encouraged
Read MoreNietzsche’s Philosophy: A Critical Response to 19th Century Transformation
The 19th Century: A Transformative Era
The 19th century was a period of profound change, encompassing political, ideological, social, religious, industrial, technical, and scientific developments, alongside significant advancements in the arts. Ideologically, Europe experienced a revolutionary period that struggled to assimilate new values such as liberalism, socialism, and nationalism.
Ideological and Political Shifts
Politically, the model of alliances between European countries shifted dramatically.
Read MoreSociolinguistics: Core Concepts & Language Dynamics
Which field does not belong to sociolinguistics?
- (A) Ethnography of communication
- (B) Sociology of language
- (C) Social psychology of language
- (D) Interactional sociolinguistics
- (E) Formal linguistics
Sociolinguistics is:
- (A) A single linguistic discipline
- (B) Multidisciplinary
The concept of ‘covert prestige’ is associated with:
- (A) The standard variety
- (B) Non-standard varieties
Social network studies have shown that vernacular maintenance is found in:
- (A) Loose-knit networks
- (B) Close-knit networks
- (C) Both
The
Galician Language: History, Evolution, and Current Status
History of the Galician Language in the 20th Century
Before the Civil War
This period saw two opposing processes regarding the legacy of the previous century:
- The upper classes began to abandon Galician, a trend later followed by the lower classes. As people moved from rural areas to cities, and due to emigration, the Galician-speaking population decreased significantly.
- Efforts were made for Galician language recovery, not only for literary use but also for social activities. This led to the creation
David Hume and the Enlightenment Era
The Enlightenment: Context for Hume’s Philosophy
The historical context for the thought of David Hume (1711-1776) is the eighteenth century, a period widely known as the “Enlightenment.” This era essentially spans the entire eighteenth century, particularly from 1688—when the Whig Revolution triumphed in England—until 1789—the year of the French Revolution. However, it’s important to note that the Enlightenment developed at different times and acquired peculiar characteristics in each country.
Read MoreGlobal Political Systems: Constitutions, Governance, and Society
This document familiarizes students with key aspects of various global political systems, examining their unwritten or written constitutions, social and economic makeup, party and electoral systems, and forms of governance. It offers a powerful case study in how historical experiences, social dynamics, and institutional arrangements shape modern governance across diverse nations.
United Kingdom: Political System and Evolution
Britain, officially known as the United Kingdom (UK), is a union of four
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