Colm Gillis's Blog - Posts Tagged "war"
THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR IS BRUTAL BUT NOT UNUSUAL
The Syrian conflict may led us into believing that war owes its origin to some religious or cultural inclinations. An astute observer of human affairs, Joseph de Maistre, is called upon to refute this argument. De Maistre also interpreted the meaning of conflict in the world. His thoughts are worth reflecting upon at this time. [continue reading ...]
Rights, War, and the State
1. End of History
We have been raised on the belief that mankind has progressed to a higher form of existence via a struggle for human rights. From greater tolerance, greater respect, greater all round ‘love,’ members of mankind can now live lifestyles of independence and self-expression. This ‘end of history’ sentiment is very much that of closure on a past that we would rather not reflect upon, given that the present is so joyous.
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We have been raised on the belief that mankind has progressed to a higher form of existence via a struggle for human rights. From greater tolerance, greater respect, greater all round ‘love,’ members of mankind can now live lifestyles of independence and self-expression. This ‘end of history’ sentiment is very much that of closure on a past that we would rather not reflect upon, given that the present is so joyous.
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