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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Sixteenth Note to “Jew Hater”
Trump was hailed as the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson of his time by some for having overthrown the authoritarianism and despotism of the “Deep State.” And I was one of those who lauded him for it. That wasn’t easy to pull off. It was a monumental challenge and task to do something like that. … Continue reading Sixteenth Note to “Jew Hater”
A Hard Money-Grubbing Upstart
The paradox, however, is that the social relations which are at the heart of capitalism also sow the seeds of the systemic crises which are then inherent in capitalism. Afghanistan, for instance, is the case which set off a ripple effect throughout the global capitalist system which then ended up touching even the United States … Continue reading A Hard Money-Grubbing Upstart
The Masochism and Sadism of Capital
“Disruptive innovation” and the "Creative Destruction" or “Schumpeter’s Gale” in terms of technology also led us to the cause and root of why liberal bourgeoisie power has been decaying in the first place, namely, the logical inconsistencies and flaws which can be found throughout liberal discourse. In a sense, it all comes down to discourse. It … Continue reading The Masochism and Sadism of Capital