Robber Barons and The One Percent
A Comparative History of Greed Across much of the Last Millennium Introduction to Robber Barons and The One Percent Robber barons and the one percent are near mirror images of greed and…
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“Advise and Consent IS a Constitutional Duty” 7 Critical Reasons Why It Matters
The Senate is Constitutionally Bound to Weigh in on Presidential Appointments, Executive Officers, and Judges or Enter into Treaties as a fundamental check on the Power of the President Introduction to…
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Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: 1 Way of Thinking about Greed
Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism: Connections to Neo-Liberal Politics, Globalism, and Their Effects on the United States Introduction Ayn Rand and the Failure of Objectivism continue to shape political and…
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Hegel and the Dialectic: A Highly Effective Encounter With Contradiction
Hegel and the Dialectic: An Expansive Framework for Understanding Reality An Introduction to Hegel and the Dialectic Hegel and the Dialectic presents us with the cornerstone of his philosophical methodology. Understanding…
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Žižek on Religion: Reviewing The Puppet and the Dwarf
Understanding Three Modes of Faith Introduction to Žižek on Religion Žižek on Religion focuses on his masterful work, The Puppet and the Dwarf provides a provocative lens to examine religion,…
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The Progressive Dilemma
Charting a Path Beyond Authoritarianism Introduction The progressive dilemma has come to a head with the election of 2024. Progressive Americans face a pivotal moment. With Donald Trump poised to…
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Hegel’s Dialectic
What Makes it Relevant Today? Introduction Hegel’s dialectic, a philosophical method from the 19th century, remains remarkably relevant in our world today. This dialectic process, often simplified as “thesis, antithesis,…
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Marx on Late Stage Capitalism: Courage for Embracing Equitable Change
A Modern Analysis of Globalization, Income Inequality, and the Climate Crisis Introduction to Marx on Late-Stage Capitalism Marx on Late Stage Capitalism. Karl Marx’s concept of “late-stage capitalism” captures…
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The Phenomenology of Time
A Journey Through Historical Philosophical Visions Introduction to The Phenomenology of Time The Phenomenology of Time, an elusive and multidimensional concept, has captivated philosophers across the ages. Ancient, medieval, renaissance, and modern…
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Democratic 2024 Loss
Understanding the Factors Behind a Devastating Election Defeat Democratic 2024 Loss is the focus of this post. An unexpected loss for the Democrats to be sure. Yes, the Democratic Party’s 2024 election…
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