Tag Archives: power
Modern Academia And Its Conceits
I have been motivated to write a couple future posts by a book I recently read, Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction by A.C. Grayling. In place of a proper “introduction”, he belittles Wittgenstein’s prowess and contributions, as well as somehow … Continue reading
The Verifiably Impossible
Day by day I find that our biggest problem as humanity is the disconnect between experience and the value we accord the verifiably impossible (see post). It’s funny that the biggest problem in creating a so-called better world – that … Continue reading
Malatesta – Anarchy Part III
This is a continuation of Anarchy Part I and Anarchy Part II, which Errico Malatesta called his greatest work… “…We know well how in social economy theories are too often invented to justify facts, that is, to defend privilege and … Continue reading
Fromm – A Religious Man
This is a continuation of Atheism, which was a continuation of Reincarnation And Life After Death. “I have said that man is asked a question by the very fact of his existence, and that this is a question raised by … Continue reading
Fragments from Wittgenstein’s Culture and Value
“Are all men great? No. – Well then, how can you have any hope of being a great man! Why should something be bestowed on you that’s not bestowed on your neighbor? To what purpose? If it isn’t your wish … Continue reading
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