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Clifton Mark

Clifton Mark writes about political theory, psychology, and other lifestyle-related topics. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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A painting of five labourers working on a construction site with tools and machinery, while a scenic landscape is seen in the background.

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A belief in meritocracy is not only false: it’s bad for you

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Black and white photo of two women arguing on a street, one facing the camera while the other faces away, cobblestones visible.

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What is offensive?

Quarrels over honour in duelling cultures can enlighten us today and demonstrate why some insults are intolerable

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