... of the fifteenth century represented a sharp contrast with the medieval period, when individuals were directed primarily to their overlord, their village, their profession or their class. By the sixteenth century other movements were contributing this trend. The achievements of the Renaissance in art, literature and philosophy were particularly important in the secularization of life; thus there was a corresponding decline in the ... religious authority of the church. Another movement in this century was the revival of Roman law, which corresponded to the spread of capitalist relations i...

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Introduction As the personal computer and the Internet bring the world into our homes, they provide access to a vast amount of information. They also provide forums for individuals from all over the world to meet one another in a relatively anonymous environment. One example of these forums is the chat room where people from hundreds of countries may gather and meet, trade information and ... these measures will not provide absolute protection for the user, they will hopefully hinder the process of identifying the user should anyone show an unhealthy interest in that person. The philosophy be...

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