Category: Political Philosophy

A Terminal Beach: Francis Fukuyama, William James, and the Crisis of Liberal Democracy

This essay examines the inadequacies of liberalism as a political framework, particularly its failure to create coherent political identities. By utilizing William James’s concept of the self, it argues liberalism fell short in aligning material, social, and moral dimensions, leading to a crisis of the liberal subject and instability in contemporary political systems.

The Canvas of Historical Life: C.S. Peirce and the Semiotics of Ideology – Considerations on an Essay by Perry Anderson

This essay explores Perry Anderson’s essay on the impact of ideas on history and ideology, integrating C.S. Peirce’s semiotics. It discusses the dual role of ideologies as both abstract beliefs and systems that shape social habits. Emphasizing Peirce’s belief as habit, the work argues for a new direction in Leftist thought amid neoliberal dominance, advocating for flexible, inquiry-based ideologies.

Let the Markets Eat the Rich!: Three Essays on Left Market Anarchism

The content presents three essays examining left-libertarian perspectives on capitalism, individualism, and decentralized legal systems. It critiques classical liberal myths, arguing capitalism thrives on state violence rather than voluntary cooperation. The author advocates for market anarchism, emphasizing the potential of decentralized systems in promoting fairness, efficiency, and genuine freedom within society.

Grasping for Real Relations: A Study of Karl Marx from the Perspective of Radical Empiricism

This study examines Marx’s political and social theories through radical empiricism, focusing on three main areas: his theory of production, labour theory of value, and concept of alienation. It highlights how capitalism commodifies labour, leading to alienation and the reduction of human creativity, impacting both individual existence and societal relations.