2.12 Global Empires
Resources used to support session 2.12, Global Empires, of the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality Group.
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Perspective: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
The Rise and Reckoning of Western Intellectual Legacy: 1850 to the Great War
From 1850 to World War I, Western ideals of progress, empire, and democracy were tested through revolution, war, and upheaval. This article explores key historical events that shaped and questioned the Western intellectual legacy, revealing the tensions between ideology and reality that set the stage for the 20th century’s crises and transformations.
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Breaking the Cycle: Why Modern Life Feeds Our Worst Instincts—And How to Break Free
Modern life fuels endless craving—for control, pleasure, and certainty. But true freedom isn’t about getting more—it’s about seeing through the illusion of incompleteness. Yet, does seeing clearly dissolve moral responsibility? This is the paradox at the heart of this reflection.
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Knowing Our Limits: From Hubris to Responsibility
The Enlightenment gave us the illusion of limitless human power, but reality is reminding us of our constraints. From the failure of second-order cybernetics in projects to the planetary crises reshaping our future, this post explores how ignoring limits leads to reckoning—and why wisdom begins with recognizing them.
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From the Enlightenment to Today: What They Did, Why They Did It, and What Has Happened Since
“From the Enlightenment to Today: What They Did, Why They Did It, and What Has Happened Since” explores how key Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution thinkers sought to address the crises of their time. It examines their successes, unintended consequences, and how their ideas evolved—highlighting the need for further refinement and expansion today.
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