Tag: history

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.

Being Before God: Heidegger on Christianity as a Way of Life

Heidegger’s examination of religious life emphasizes the interplay between lived experience and historical context in Christianity. He critiques metaphysical frameworks, advocating for a phenomenological approach that recognizes the significance of temporality and authentic existence. Faith, for Heidegger, transcends dogma, focusing on how one enacts life amidst historical reality and existential uncertainty.