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www.palladiummag.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends. | |
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dissidentvoice.org
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| | | | | Faramarz Farbod: You have taught at Princeton University for four decades; you were the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories in Israel (2008-2014); and you are the author of numerous books about global issues and international law. In preparation for this conversation, I have been reading your autobiography, Public Intellectual: | |
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ibisbill.wordpress.com
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| | | | | By Michael Rank UPDATE - Some sad news: Sun Zhongxu, a prolific translator of Orwell and other 20th century authors, has committed suicide at the age of 41. For further information, see below. UPDATE 2 - The Taiwan-based journal Concentric recently published a special issue entitled Orienting Orwell: Asian and Global Perspectives on George Orwell.... | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | [AI summary] This chapter of the series delves into the archaeological exploration of Babylon, focusing on the work of Robert Koldewey, a German archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations in the early 20th century. The chapter discusses the methods and challenges of archaeological work in the region, the significance of Koldewey's discoveries, and the ongoing debates surrounding the existence of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It also touches on the political and historical context of archaeological efforts in Mesopotamia, including the impact of modern political instability on the field. The chapter ends with a reflection on the unresolved mystery of the Hanging Gardens and the broader implications for understanding ancient civilizations. | ||
