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From Confucius to the Communists: Five of the Best Chinese Writers | Books on the Wall
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The Last Speech: "A Thing Called Civilization" ~ The Imaginative Conservative
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| | I myself have obviously got into an awful lot of trouble through defending Western civilization. It seems a strange feature of our times that the more you're disposed to defend it, the more you are regarded as some kind of narrow-minded bigot. But the people who make that accusation are the real ones with the narrow mind. They're people who do not see exactly how large and comprehensive our civilization has been and still is. (by Sir Roger Scruton)
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Chapter 24: The Cultural Revolution - The Analog Antiquarian
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| | [AI summary] The user's text provides an extensive and detailed account of the Cultural Revolution in China, highlighting its complex and multifaceted nature. It discusses both the severe human rights abuses and the unintended positive outcomes, such as economic growth, educational advancements, and improvements in public health. The text also touches on the challenges historians face in studying this period due to limited access to information and political sensitivities. The user's comment section includes a discussion comparing Mao Zedong to Winston Churchill, emphasizing the similarities in their leadership styles and the controversies surrounding their legacies. The user is seeking a comprehensive summary of the text, which includes the historical conte...
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The Universal Ambitions of China's Illiberal Confucian Scholars
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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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Federal Unions Defy Trump's Shutdown Threat: "Return the Power of the Purse to Congress" | Hill Heat
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| In a private sign-on letter delivered today, the Federal Unionists Network and 35 union locals representing tens of thousands of federal workers are calling on ...