“Civilization” by Niall Ferguson
Category: history
Revival of Renaissance
With the rise in behavioral sciences, we may be entering another Renaissance period…
Knowledge as Luxe VS. Knowledge as Utility
Until fairly recently, cultural knowledge was something of luxe – so called “intellectuals” were those who lived affluent lives. They … More
POST-CAPITALIST SOCIETY
It used to be those who know vs. those who work. In other words, it would be capitalists vs. workers, or … More
Rationality, Assumption and History
Any human activity – whether it’s politics, sports or business- stands on the assumption that people act rationally. Take curling … More
What History Has Taught Me #1
What is “ought to” now does not have to stay “ought to” forever I feel like people tend to quickly … More
“I am born with a past”
By Alasdair Macintyre I have always thought past wrongs of my country is not my responsibility. I was aware of … More
“We Are Marching toward Death through Fire”
Reflection on Umberto Eco’s essay The Beauty of the Flame, from his book Inventing the Enemy “I am become Death, the … More
“War enables a community to recognize itself as a nation”
By Umberto Eco, from his book “Inventing the Enemy : essays on everything” It is absolutely horrifying to think that … More