Ideology & Power, and Žižek’s Critique of the Real
Ideology & Power in Late Stage Capitalism Introduction to Ideology & Power Ideology & Power and the uses of ideology by the powerful is a brief discussion of Slavoj Žižek, in…
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Assimilation as Policy: A Paradox and Its Consequences
An In-depth Analysis Introduction: Defining Assimilation as Policy Assimilation as Policy is the overarching theme of this post. Assimilation policies have long aimed to erase minority cultural practices, forcing conformity to…
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Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism
Masking Bias with Social Virtue and Denial Introduction: Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism a Double Standard Neo-Liberal Approach to Civil Racism uses seemingly inclusive language to mask persistent societal biases. Philosopher…
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Levinasian Ethics of the Face-to-Face
Embracing the Other in Empathy and Obligation The Levinasian Ethics of the Face-to-Face Levinasian ethics places profound importance on direct, face-to-face encounters, positioning these moments as the foundation of moral response-ability and…
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The Rising Tide of Xenophobia: An American Paradox
The Rising Tide of Xenophobia Hate of the Unfamiliar in America The Rising Tide of Xenophobia in American Politics deserves a close look. Putting hate under a microscope in this limited…
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Billionaires and Their Serfs
Billionaires and Their Serfs The Rise of Xenophobia and Class Control Billionaires and Their Serfs as an idea was first entertained when I read Slavoj Žižek’s brief but brilliant book First…
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The Monotheistic Paradox
The Dangers of Mythological Literalism in Society Introduction to The Monotheistic Paradox The Monotheistic Paradox arises when believers elevate religious myths to the status of irrefutable truth. While mythology plays an…
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Are Schools Failing?
The Tragedy of Lay People Setting the Stage for Educational ‘Failure’ Are schools failing? This is a common refrain in American political discourse, but the real answer is much more complex. As…
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