Entangled Webs: The Unsustainable Dance of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Rousseau’s Lens

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a prominent Enlightenment thinker, offers philosophical insights that can be applied to critique the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. His ideas on natural human goodness, the corrupting influence of society, and the social contract provide a foundation for understanding these interconnected systems. Colonialism and Rousseau's Concept of Natural Man … Continue reading Entangled Webs: The Unsustainable Dance of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Rousseau’s Lens

Toward Ethical Communitarianism: Iris Murdoch’s Vision for a Sustainable Alternative to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Iris Murdoch, a British philosopher and novelist, offers rich insights into human morality, the nature of good and evil, and the role of love in ethical behaviour. While she did not specifically address the interconnectivity of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism, her philosophical framework can be applied to critique these systems and propose an alternative. … Continue reading Toward Ethical Communitarianism: Iris Murdoch’s Vision for a Sustainable Alternative to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Chimes Of Corruption

Rust makes the most mundane objects remarkably beautiful. Well, I think so. These tubular windchimes hand and bring us auditory pleasures throughout the summer. I've seldom given them any aesthetic consideration, until this close-up tour of my garden. I'm so glad I got in close to this one. The clapper has a beautiful patina on … Continue reading Chimes Of Corruption