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Karl Marx is important because he was the first person to develop the idea of socialism, which is an alternative to capitalism. He also wrote “The Communist Manifesto,” which is one of the most influential political documents in history.

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian political thinker who wrote “The Prince”, a handbook for rulers. He also wrote “The Discourses”, a work on republicanism.

The teachings of Confucius emphasize the importance of human relationships, while the teachings of Lao Tzu emphasize the importance of nature.

The universe is mostly a deep, dark black. But on a clear night, away from city lights, you can see a faint band of light arching across the sky. This is the Milky Way, our home galaxy.

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who wrote about the death of God and the problems of morality.

Aristotle believed that the moon’s motion was a result of natural causes. He believed that the moon was not a celestial body, but was instead a “sublunary” body that was subject to change.

Aristotle believed that moderation was the mean between two extremes. He believed that people should moderate their behavior in order to achieve the best results.

René Descartes is often credited with being the first philosopher of the modern era. He was the first to doubt the existence of the physical world and to think that all knowledge comes from the mind.

I am interested in attending Columbia University because it is a prestigious university with a great reputation. Additionally, Columbia University is located in New York City, which is a great city to live in.

The basic unit of society according to Confucius was the family. The family was to be based on love and respect for elders and tradition.