Saving capitalism for a dying planet: a theory
Here’s the theory, Tribunesters. There is an elite consensus around the notion of “saving capitalism for a dying planet.” The idea is that if “growth” (which we desperately want and need...
Read MorePosted by Cassiodorus | Jun 16, 2007 |
Here’s the theory, Tribunesters. There is an elite consensus around the notion of “saving capitalism for a dying planet.” The idea is that if “growth” (which we desperately want and need...
Read MorePosted by Cassiodorus | Jun 13, 2007 |
Crossposted from DailyKos This is a political engagement with the writings of Richard Rorty, to add to LithiumCola’s wonderful obituary here. Here I wish to contrast Rorty’s attitude toward academic discourse...
Read MorePosted by Cassiodorus | Jun 3, 2007 |
Promoted by Steven D. (Crossposted at DailyKos) Al Gore’s The Assault On Reason is largely an extended critique of the Bush administration?s policies. But, in suggesting in his introduction that Chapters 1 through 5...
Read MorePosted by Cassiodorus | Feb 16, 2007 |
This post-2006-election period may be an ideal time to rehabilitate Antonio Gramsci’s concept of a “war of position.” Until last year’s election, arguably, the “war of position” in...
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