There is a great deal of contempt for "Trads" among a section of "Raita" crowd (term used with no disrespect)
But Trads perform a useful function of reminding us of possibilities that repel our modern minds otherwise
We shouldn't let modernity constrain our imagination
But Trads perform a useful function of reminding us of possibilities that repel our modern minds otherwise
We shouldn't let modernity constrain our imagination
The idea of progress coupled with Liberalism has turned certain political and cultural states into axiomatic truths / certainties for eternities
E.g. The best form of govt is where each man has one vote
But that's modern conceit
E.g. The best form of govt is where each man has one vote
But that's modern conceit
Why not more than one vote?
E.g. If I own a house in three towns - Blore, Delhi, Mumbai, should I not have three votes in the three constituencies?
In early 20th cen Britain this was indeed the case!
E.g. If I own a house in three towns - Blore, Delhi, Mumbai, should I not have three votes in the three constituencies?
In early 20th cen Britain this was indeed the case!
It is only by studying history, reading ancient texts, watching period films, conversing with religious people etc, that we become aware of alternative ways of living
Alternative notions of morality contrary to the "live and let live" modern ethos
Alternative notions of morality contrary to the "live and let live" modern ethos
Trads remind us of these alternative states of being - though not all of it may be feasible or even desirable for society at large
In their absence, you just end up talking to fellow progressives and constrain your field - totally precluding any reversion to a historical state
In their absence, you just end up talking to fellow progressives and constrain your field - totally precluding any reversion to a historical state
