History is always political, and contest over it is a good thing | Aeon Essays
Historians are increasingly seen as political actors, but this perception can undermine historical accuracy and critical thinking.
Book of Interest: Contemporary Politics and Classical Chinese Thought, Toward Globalizing Political Philosophy
The book advocates for integrating classical Chinese philosophy into contemporary political discourse to address current sociopolitical issues.
The Impossible Story of Commumism
Communism started as a hopeful reaction to capitalism's horrors but has largely failed to fulfill its promises, culminating in oppression and tragedy.
Rhodes scholars share their Oxford ambitions - Harvard Gazette
Harvard's Rhodes Scholars exemplify impactful academic pursuits, addressing critical topics like animal ethics, AI bias, and democracy.
Medieval Foundations of Limited Government - Medievalists.net
The medieval era laid foundational concepts for limited government by balancing freedom with localized authority through mutual obligations.
U.S. seems impossibly riven. What if we could start from scratch? - Harvard Gazette
John Rawls' principles encourage envisioning a fair society by removing personal biases, fostering freedom and equality as essential for democratic change.
Right is left and left is right: Kemi Badenoch gets cryptic in Tory pamphlet
Kemi Badenoch's pamphlet discusses the shift from class to belief in modern politics.
To Democrats, 'democracy' means rule by . . . THEM
The article argues that the Constitution is increasingly seen as a threat to democracy, overshadowing concerns about political figures like Donald Trump.
On the varna system, Gandhi's plan to empower the workers | Aeon Essays
Gandhi emphasizes the need for ordinary citizens to develop moral and political judgment capabilities for true participation in governance.
The Enigma of Frantz Fanon
The article discusses the author's emotional response to the Israel-Gaza conflict and delves into the relevance of Frantz Fanon's anti-colonial intellectual work in the current context.