Empire of Greed: The Unsustainable Interplay of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Bertrand Russell, a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and social critic, offered profound insights into various socio-political and economic systems, including colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. His critical analysis of these systems reveals their interconnectivity and inherent unsustainability. Interconnectivity Colonialism and Imperialism: Russell argued that colonialism and imperialism are deeply intertwined, as both involve the domination of … Continue reading Empire of Greed: The Unsustainable Interplay of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

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

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