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
Justice Reimagined: Addressing the Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Rawlsian Social Democracy
John Rawls, in his seminal work "A Theory of Justice," introduces the concept of justice as fairness. His philosophy emphasizes the principles of equal basic rights, equality of opportunity, and the difference principle, which suggests that social and economic inequalities should be arranged to benefit the least advantaged members of society. Drawing on these principles, … Continue reading Justice Reimagined: Addressing the Unsustainability of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism through Rawlsian Social Democracy
Fractured Narratives: The Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism in the Postmodern Era
Jean-François Lyotard, a prominent postmodern philosopher, provides a nuanced framework for understanding the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism through his critique of metanarratives and his exploration of power dynamics in the postmodern condition. Interconnectivity Metanarratives and Power Structures: Lyotard’s critique of metanarratives, which are grand, overarching stories that societies use to … Continue reading Fractured Narratives: The Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism in the Postmodern Era
Weekend Book Reviews: “Civil Disobedience and Other Essays” by Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau, renowned for his transcendentalist philosophy and fervent advocacy of individual conscience, presents a compelling collection of essays in "Civil Disobedience and Other Essays." Originally published in 1849 under the title "Resistance to Civil Government," this anthology encapsulates Thoreau’s deep-seated beliefs on the duty of citizens to resist unjust laws and systems, asserting … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: “Civil Disobedience and Other Essays” by Henry David Thoreau
The New Renaissance Mindset 