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

Reimagining Sustainability: Yukio Mishima’s Critique and Alternative Paths Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Yukio Mishima, a prominent Japanese author and nationalist, explored themes of identity, tradition, and the clash between modernity and traditional values in his works. His philosophy, particularly his critique of modernity and Western influences, provides a lens through which we can examine the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability … Continue reading Reimagining Sustainability: Yukio Mishima’s Critique and Alternative Paths Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism