Joseph B. Herring's Kenekuk, the Kickapoo Prophet is a meticulously researched and compelling account of one of the most intriguing yet little-known figures in Native American history. Herring, with the precision and insight characteristic of a seasoned historian, unravels the enigmatic life of Kenekuk, a Kickapoo leader who rose to prominence in the early 19th century. This … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews – Kenekuk, the Kickapoo Prophet
Towards a Sustainable Future: Hannah Arendt on the Interconnectivity and Non-sustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Hannah Arendt's political philosophy provides a rich framework to examine the interconnectivity and non-sustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Through her analysis of power, totalitarianism, and the nature of human activities, Arendt offers critical insights into how these systems are intertwined and why they are ultimately unsustainable. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability Colonialism and Imperialism: Arendt’s … Continue reading Towards a Sustainable Future: Hannah Arendt on the Interconnectivity and Non-sustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Towards Postcolonial Cosmopolitanism: Building a Sustainable Future Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Kwame Anthony Appiah's philosophies offer valuable insights into the interconnectedness and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. These systems are often intertwined, each reinforcing the others in a cycle of exploitation and domination. Colonialism, for instance, thrived on the imperialist impulse to conquer and exploit distant lands and peoples for economic gain. It … Continue reading Towards Postcolonial Cosmopolitanism: Building a Sustainable Future Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Thirty”
In Falastin fields where time unfurls, The olive trees sway in whispered rhyme, Their leaves a dance, a verdant twirl, Echoes of ancient, storied chime. Through sunlit groves, where shadows play, The olive oil gleams, liquid gold, A taste of history, night and day, In every drop, a story told. In kitchens bustling, pots and … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Thirty”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Nine”
In the heart of narratives untold, Palestinian spirit unfolds, Through time's vast scroll, their tales enfold, In realms of thought, their brilliance bold. From ancient scrolls to modern verse, Their voices rise, they do converse, With wisdom deep, they do immerse, Enlightening paths, inclusive and diverse. In brush strokes bold, their art takes flight, Colors … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Nine”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Eight”
In popular discussions of rhetoric and strife, Where histories unravel and narratives fight, Hear Palestinian voices ripping through time, To relate stories of truth and justice and light. Not of barren sands or ancient groves, But of resilience, steadfast and sure, They sculpt futures from the clay of hope, With clear hearts and dreams that … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Eight”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Seven”
Designs of labyrinthine alleys on humanity’s spaces, Echoes of geometric wisdom show their faces, Palestinian architects, minds of time's flow, Craft visions from narratives that endlessly grow. They build with whispers of cedar and stone, Wielding impossibility in patterns unknown, Arcane arcades weave tales in their stride, Mosaics of thought, where identities abide. From Gaza's … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Seven”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Six”
From arabesque halls to wisdom's arcades, Echoing thoughts to weave through the ages, Palestinian minds, illuminate the bold, The universe's secrets they unfold. Like grains of stardust in the celestial dome, Their brilliance illuminates every tome. Minds that soared like al-Muqaddasi of old, Mapping knowledge in scrolls unrolled. Ibn Rushd's logic, sharp as Damascus steel, … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Six”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Five”
Like alleys of ink and reverie, Tales bloom amidst their quill's decree, Palestinian voices weave tapestries rare, Their words the stars in literature's lair. Mahmoud Darwish, poet of celestial grace, Crafts verses that transcend time and place, In rhythms that echo through hearts and minds, A symphony of longing, where hope unwinds. Emile Habibi's pen, … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Five”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Four”
In the debates of time, where echoes dwell, Palestinian minds weave tales profound and wise, Through ancient scrolls and ponderous quills, They sculpt philosophies that defy demise. From the souks of ancient wisdom's market stalls, Where ideas dance in the shimmering light, They ponder existence, its essence, its call, In dialectic rhythms, they seek insight. … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Four”
The New Renaissance Mindset 