A Passion for the Possible
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A Passion for the Possible is a reflective work of Christian social ethics and faith-based activism by prominent American clergyman and peace advocate William Sloane Coffin.
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| A Passion for the Possible canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Passion for the Possible Context triple: [William Sloane Coffin, wrote, A Passion for the Possible]
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A.
A World Transformed
A World Transformed is a political memoir and foreign policy analysis co-written by former U.S. National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft that examines major global events at the end of the Cold War and during the Gulf War.
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B.
Redefining the Possible
Redefining the Possible is the official motto of California State University, Sacramento, expressing the institution’s commitment to expanding opportunities and challenging traditional limits in higher education.
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C.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
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D.
A Mind with a Heart of Its Own
"A Mind with a Heart of Its Own" is a rock song by Tom Petty from his acclaimed 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever.
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E.
The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Passion for the Possible Target entity description: A Passion for the Possible is a reflective work of Christian social ethics and faith-based activism by prominent American clergyman and peace advocate William Sloane Coffin.
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A.
A World Transformed
A World Transformed is a political memoir and foreign policy analysis co-written by former U.S. National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft that examines major global events at the end of the Cold War and during the Gulf War.
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B.
Redefining the Possible
Redefining the Possible is the official motto of California State University, Sacramento, expressing the institution’s commitment to expanding opportunities and challenging traditional limits in higher education.
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C.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
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D.
A Mind with a Heart of Its Own
"A Mind with a Heart of Its Own" is a rock song by Tom Petty from his acclaimed 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever.
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E.
The Politics of Hope
The Politics of Hope is a collection of essays by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. that champions liberal democracy and reformist politics in mid-20th-century America.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian ethics book
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book ⓘ |
| author | William Sloane Coffin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| focusesOn |
ethics of public life
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moral responsibility in society ⓘ peace and nonviolence ⓘ relationship between faith and politics ⓘ social responsibility of Christians ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian social ethics
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religion ⓘ social ethics ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasAuthor |
William Sloane Coffin Jr.
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linked to:
William Sloane Coffin
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| hasAuthorNationality | American ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
clergyman
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peace activist ⓘ |
| hasForm |
reflective essays
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sermon-like reflections ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Christian social ethics perspective ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
hope and moral courage
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integration of faith and action ⓘ peace and justice ⓘ prophetic witness in public life ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians engaged in social issues
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religious activists ⓘ students of Christian ethics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian faith
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faith-based activism ⓘ peace activism ⓘ public theology ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | liberal Christianity ⓘ |
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Subject: A Passion for the Possible Description of subject: A Passion for the Possible is a reflective work of Christian social ethics and faith-based activism by prominent American clergyman and peace advocate William Sloane Coffin.
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