Category Archives: Global Economy

The Challenge to the Middle Class: “Sapere aude!” Dare to Know!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by admin

Those in power would like us to keep quiet – one man who did not adhere to this unwritten memo was the German philosopher, Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). During the Enlightenment of the 18th century, a movement that introduced critical thinking … Continue reading →

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Passions and Decision-making

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) discovered the natural laws of motion which provided the final piece to the puzzle to explain why the Earth revolves around the sun. Newton refashioned the world governed by an interventionist God into a world crafted by … Continue reading →

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Equality and Freedom

Posted on January 1, 2013 by admin

John Locke (1632-1704) popularized the concept of natural rights and freedom. Human freedom meant being free from as many constraints as possible. Natural rights (also called moral rights or inalienable rights) are the rights that are not contingent upon the … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Success

Posted on December 1, 2012 by admin

John Locke (1632-1704) claimed that individuals had the fundamental natural rights of “life, liberty, and property,” and it was the government’s responsibility to protect them. Locke supported economic inequality with his vigorous support of the right to property. There is … Continue reading →

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Trickle Down Ideology

Posted on October 6, 2012 by admin

The Roman Empire maintained strong top down control. The Roman Empire came into contact with the religious beliefs of major cultures, and was happy to assimilate any deities they encountered. With the passing of the Roman Republic into an Imperial … Continue reading →

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Science and Change.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

In the 17th century the church was the dominant institution, while in the 21st century the corporation is the dominate institution. In 17th century Europe, the church was the main place where ordinary citizens got their information and were handed … Continue reading →

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The Social Contract

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

John Locke (1632-1704) developed a theory of natural laws and natural rights which could be used to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate government, and to argue for the legitimacy of revolt against a tyrannical government. It was the government’s responsibility … Continue reading →

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