philosophical
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“Grievances that are more complex or more ideological or philosophical are ones where we may see more high-functioning, intellectual individuals committing attacks.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
US President Donald Trump struck a philosophical tone Saturday after a shooter rushed a media gala in Washington, the latest in a series of incidents to target the Republican leader.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Supporters of Thomas defended the remarks as part of a broader critique of government overreach, suggesting he was drawing philosophical parallels rather than asserting a direct causal relationship.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
What sets Khong apart, he said, is “her ability to have these emotional dramas situated within quite large philosophical and social questions. And that never to feel like homework — it feels like fun.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Maybe this wasn’t as philosophical a question as “When a tree falls in a forest...” but it did make him think about what it meant to “write” a book.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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