Brian Duignan
Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
Brian Duignan is a senior editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. His subject areas include philosophy, law, social science, politics, political theory, and religion.
Primary Contributions (181)
Insurrection, an organized and usually violent act of revolt or rebellion against an established government or governing authority of a nation-state or other political entity by a group of its citizens or subjects; also, any act of engaging in such a revolt. An insurrection may facilitate or bring…
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Classic Closing Lines
Classical Composers
Famous Serial Killers
Odd Facts About Philosophers
Modern U.S. Political Scandals
Memorable Beginnings Vol. 2: Match the Opening Line to the Work
Memorable Beginnings Vol. 1: Match the Opening Line to the Work
9 Modern Corporate Criminals
Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
Philosophers to Know, Part II
Philosophers to Know, Part I
Brain Games: 8 Philosophical Puzzles and Paradoxes
