It can mean different things to different people depending on the circumstances, when tested against social mores and attitudes. ... Its articles took radical stances on such issues as civil liberties, censorship and the Vietnam War. ... The use of this metaphor has significant implications for the pursuit of truth, if everything is an illusion as on stage, how can truth be identifies in the midst of the performance. ...

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