Thus, philosophy, education, the study of culture, and the dissemination of information are all conducted with the twin goals of the system in mind. But of course, the entire endeavor or enterprise is then conducted in an aesthetic manner. In a sense, the entire enterprise or endeavor becomes a pursuit of art. As Durkheim wrote: … Continue reading Teaching Aesthetics and History
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Second Note to “Raqs Bekon”
Habib Qaderi is first cousins with my dearest friend here in Northern Virginia. My friend’s father is brothers with Habib Qaderi’s mother, and from his mother’s side, my friend is a descendant of who was essentially the patriarch of the Zekrya clan, Fazel Ahmad Nainawaz, who in turn was the musical guru of the legendary … Continue reading Second Note to “Raqs Bekon”
Prison Notebooks
It’s that time of the year again: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It might not be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is that time of the year nevertheless. And this year, something extraordinary happened, namely, that 157 out of 193 UN member nations decided to vote in favor of Palestinian … Continue reading Prison Notebooks
“Zindagi Akher Sarayad” – زندگی آخر سرآید
https://videopress.com/v/9efX7buv?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Artist: Ahmad Zahir. Rough Translation: "If there is only one life to live, then you might as well live it in freedom instead of repression. If repression is the necessary condition for life, then you might as well die. Even if the pressures of adversaries and enemies and opponents make you melt, don't ever … Continue reading “Zindagi Akher Sarayad” – زندگی آخر سرآید
Adam A. Azim 