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Category: Political Philosophy
Who Am I? A Network Self?
Who am I? We all ask ourselves this question, and many like it. Is my identity determined by my DNA … More
What Ails Capitalism?
“Yet it has forced many liberals to finally reckon with the features of capitalism that leftists have long lamented: the … More
A New Idea of India / Idea of New India
Here is an interesting debate on “A New Idea of India” between Ram Madhav and Shashi Tharoor, turning on Constituent … More
Myth of Brahmin Merit: Refutation of Superiority
“In a hierarchical society, the cultural capital is concentrated at the top. Brahmins are at the summit of the social … More
A Blueprint for Curing Society’s Ailments
Ramana Maharshi said, “The only language able to express the whole truth is silence.” So, treat my breaking of the … More
Isaiah Berlin, “TWO CONCEPTS OF LIBERTY”
“Political words and notions and acts are not intelligible save in the context of the issues that divide the men … More
“A New Idea of India” – A Must-Read for Every Indian
Book: A New Idea of India: Individual Rights in a Civilisational StateAuthors: Harsh Madhusudan and Rajeev MantriPublisher: WestlandPrice: Rs 799 (Amazon.in lists … More
Libertarianism
In terms of political recommendations, libertarians believe that most, if not all, of the activities currently undertaken by states should … More
Know Thyself 