Doctrines and Ideologies
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Are Heroes Born or Made?
This age-old question remains a subject of debate. The idea that great leaders shape history through their actions and decisions is as old as history itself. In fact, the English philosopher Thomas Carlyle theorized that history can largely be attributed to the impact of “Great Men,” brave leaders called upon in times of need. According…
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On National Identity
The Lebanese identity has yet to mature. As a fairly recent state, the idea of a Lebanese nation has been developing unlike the first two waves of nationalism in which the various Southern American and European nations emerged. The borders that define its geographical extent were carved out before its sense of identity fully developed.…