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Cartesian theory emphasizes mind over body--the pureness of intellect over the grossness of the body. This philosophy is a direct descendant of classical thinking, and it's what causes some people in Western Civilization to cry "mutilation" when confronted with body modification. But other cultures view the body quite differently, hence the "modern tribal" movement associated with body modification.
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"Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"
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