Category: Politics
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The Architecture of Authority: Kojève’s Political Philosophy
Alexandre Kojève developed a theory of political authority based on four “pure” types: the Father (tradition/past), the Master (present action), the Leader (future vision), and the Judge (eternal principles). He argued that stable political systems must balance these forms and their temporal dimensions.
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Understanding US Elections Through Althusser’s Lens
The 2024 US election reveals how ideology constructs parallel but incompatible realities. Each camp inhabits a distinct universe: Trump’s embattled nation versus Harris’ threatened democracy. This ideological schism, determining how events like Jan 6th are not merely interpreted but experienced, marks American democracy’s core challenge.
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Political Theory and the US-China Relationship
A rising superpower challenges the existing global leader. Both are nuclear-armed, their economies deeply intertwined. They compete intensely, from the waters of Taiwan to Silicon Valley, but can’t afford open conflict. So, where’s the line between competition and catastrophe?