by W.D. James Revolution from below Lead me to the rabbit hole Everyone has fallen asleep Revolution from below Tell me all the things you knowi - Beyond Obsession, Revolution From Below There is debate about what exactly the political implications are of applying MacIntyre’s conceptions of practices, virtues, and practical rationality. With the defense … Continue reading Revolution From Below (Revolutionary Aristotelianism Part 6)
by W.D. James We are the Skyscraper Condemnation AffiliatesGod save Tudor houses, antique tables, and billiards Preserving the old ways from being abusedProtecting the new ways for me and for youWhat more can we do? We are the Village Green Preservation Societyi - The Kinks, The Village Green Preservation Society In the previous essay we … Continue reading The Structure of a Whole Life (Revolutionary Aristotelianism Part 5)
by W.D. James Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we're born Into this world we're thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out on loan Riders on the stormi - Jim Morrison, Riders on the Storm In the lines above, Jim Morrison lyrically presents an ‘existentialist’ take on … Continue reading Modernity as Fragmentation (Revolutionary Aristotelianism Part 4)
by W.D. James He say I know you, you know meOne thing I can tell you is you got to be free Come together, right now, over mei - The Beatles The Organic Radicalii school of thought hinges on the possibility of an organic social order which, in turn, provides the basis and motivation for … Continue reading Goods, Desire, and Community (Revolutionary Aristotelianism Part 1)
by W.D. James There'll be parties for hostingMarshmallows for toastingAnd caroling out in the snowThere'll be scary ghost storiesAnd tales of the glories of Christmases long, long agoIt's the most wonderful time of the yearThere'll be much mistletoeingAnd hearts will be glowing when loved ones are nearIt's the most wonderful time of the yeari I … Continue reading Charlie Brown: Christmas as social practice
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