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An Alternate Academia
I believe in hierarchies. By this, I mean two things. First, that hierarchies are not a matter of opinion but a fact of existence. They are as real as the sun and moon, as concrete as the Pacific Ocean. Their presence does not require moral endorsement, they simply are. Some form of hierarchy will always persist, for the structure of being itself is hierarchical. Second, I believe that certain hierarchies are not only inevitable but essential, they are good and must be defended. In fact, to defend such a hierarchy is not an act of oppression, but of justice. For justice, in its true sense, is to place each thing…
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The Depp Verdict and Extremist Feminism
The Depp verdict doesn’t become more important because of the contents of the case or the parties involved, it becomes important because of the publicity it garnered. Many cases like these are fought everyday in courts across the world, not many are able to capture the attention of millions like this case did. It becomes important that we understand what we learn from this case and what we do not. The Depp Verdict is another moment in the story of the fall of extremist Feminism and its offshoot of “cancel-culture”. This verdict would go a long way in placing the legal and ethical maxim of “innocent till proven guilty” back…
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Resolution of Conflicts
Democracy isn’t just about equality, liberty, secularism, and other such loaded terms that fill the popular narrative. We have far moved beyond the French Revolution, however our obsession with these terms continues. We often forget another pillar of democracy, a pillar of successful society rather, “Resolution of Conflicts”. Though a ranking or hierarchy of various aspects of a thriving state can’t be made, or at least is difficult to make, we can be relatively certain that “resolution of conflict” is an important aspect which we often miss in our discussions. Conflicts keep lingering along and often end up shaping the sentiments of communities in a long run. Such a happening affects…
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Building a Progressive Society
The world today stands at that vulnerable point where Fascism and its parallel ideologies are being appreciated. Politicians, political parties, reformers, modernists, conservatives, traditionalists are all equally riding waves of propaganda and are winning elections or public support. Humanity is being manipulated to accept as reality what may be poles apart from actually being so. Myths are taken as truths, fake news and propaganda make rounds on social media networks like Facebook and Whatsapp every day. What is more worrying is that people with “understanding” having undergone proper modern education from schools and colleges and Universities are being part of it. What then is wrong with the society, or the…
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How to read a book – Part III
Click here for Part 1 Click here for Part 2 By now you can be reasonably sure you have understood the book. However a complete understanding of a book requires the final work of criticism, the work of judging. Till now you have been following the author, keeping your eyes and mind open and your mouth shut. From now onwards you are going to present yourself and argue with the author in the third and final state of reading of which the rules are as follows.
Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment
