My specialty or specialization is in U.S. Foreign Policy. And in turn, an analysis and observation of U.S. Foreign Policy post-9/11 revolves around a legal doctrine or theory known as the “Just War Doctrine” or “Just War Theory.” Thus, aside from serving as a theory that describes and explains how and why wars are justified, … Continue reading On Just War Theory →

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sov'reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with … Continue reading God Moves in a Mysterious Way →

Time and time again, I have touched on the four remaining ontological states (“essence of being”) in the postmodern age, namely, liberalism, populism, Marxism, and natural religion. The world system and its accompanying economic, political, and social dimensions are essentially a manifestation of the competition between these various ontological states. Aside from having their own … Continue reading The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword →

What can be inferred from the last blog post and what logically follows from the last blog post is a focus on what is perhaps the final debate of Western philosophy, namely, the ‘Weber-Marx Debate.’ This debate centers on the question of whether beliefs or class serve as the main determinant of social reality. From … Continue reading Sacred Games →

In sum, our economic, political, social reality – and thus our system – is determined by identity, and in turn identity is determined by a set of beliefs, characteristics, and qualities which are shaped by a particular discourse and language. But the question is whether these beliefs, characteristics, qualities, and the discourse and language which … Continue reading Stay Classy →