Some political theorists say the roots of liberalism and conservatism stem from Thomas Paine & Edmund Burke.
Crude TLDR:
Burke: Ppl are flawed. Institutions make us better. Let's preserve them.
Paine: Ppl are good. Institutions are flawed & oppress us. Let's redesign them.
Crude TLDR:
Burke: Ppl are flawed. Institutions make us better. Let's preserve them.
Paine: Ppl are good. Institutions are flawed & oppress us. Let's redesign them.
This to me is more of a "Mistake Theory" POV
I.e if we agreed on fundamental assumption of human nature, we'd come to similar conclusion. It's a tactical difference.
But I wonder if one root of our increasing conflict stems more from values than tactics
I.e if we agreed on fundamental assumption of human nature, we'd come to similar conclusion. It's a tactical difference.
But I wonder if one root of our increasing conflict stems more from values than tactics
Beyond left & right, maybe, instead of Paine vs Burke, the better dichotomy is Jesus vs Nietzsche, or, egalitarianism vs meritocracy
Right now, these are at odds. Promoting one seems to threaten the other. They both see themselves as hanging by a thread.
Right now, these are at odds. Promoting one seems to threaten the other. They both see themselves as hanging by a thread.
Developing philosophies, practices, & institutions that reconcile egalitarianism & meritocracy seems like one of the biggest challenges of our time.
h/t @AgnesCallard - excited for her piece on the topic.
Eager to hear thoughts here.
h/t @AgnesCallard - excited for her piece on the topic.
Eager to hear thoughts here.
