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
Rizalian Perspectives: Unveiling Unsustainability and Crafting Sustainable Pathways Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Jose Rizal, a prominent Filipino nationalist and intellectual, critiqued colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism through his works and actions. Let's explore how these systems interconnect and their unsustainable aspects, followed by sustainable alternatives with modern examples. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability: Colonialism and Imperialism: Colonialism involves the control and exploitation of one nation by another, often through … Continue reading Rizalian Perspectives: Unveiling Unsustainability and Crafting Sustainable Pathways Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
From Chaos to Harmony: Reimagining Global Order Through Hobbesian Insights
Thomas Hobbes, in his seminal work "Leviathan," describes the state of nature as a "war of all against all," where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." He argues that in order to escape this chaotic state, individuals enter into a social contract, surrendering some of their freedoms to a sovereign authority in exchange … Continue reading From Chaos to Harmony: Reimagining Global Order Through Hobbesian Insights
The New Renaissance Mindset 