Chantal Mouffe’s agonistic theory posits that political conflict is permanent and ineradicable. Rather than striving for rational consensus, healthy democracies … More
Category: Political Philosophy
Some Characteristics of Love
“Love understands, accepts and never tries to smother anything.”
Daniel Goleman on Empathy Having 3 Parts
I always describe empathy as having three distinct parts. Cognitive empathy: understanding how someone sees a situation. “I get your … More
How to Live Your Life
“Declutch.”
Conflict: The Baseline of Compassion
“Conflict might actually be more _real_ than love. Far from being a pessimistic perspective, it gives us the source of … More
My Articles on the Blog of Classhila.com
Here is the link to the blog of the EdTech Classhila Education Pvt. Ltd., for which company I am (or … More
The Mower by Philip Larkin
A Vision of a ‘Society Without Capitalism’
Can democratic socialism redeem the left without destroying capitalism? Democratic socialists are having a moment. But can they actually remake … More
Know Thyself 