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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Subject: Historical and philosophical studies
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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Beyond Babylon: A Spiritual-Political Vision for the Age of Transformation
Revelation is not a prophecy of destruction but an unveiling—a call to move beyond empire’s illusions into a conscious, interconnected future. Beyond Babylon reinterprets apocalypse as transformation, offering a vision for governance, economy, and spirituality rooted in relational responsibility, planetary ethics, and the co-creation of meaning.
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Empire, Zealots, and the Cycle of History
Empire, Zealots, and the Cycle of History explores the recurring struggle between imperial dominance (Pax Romana) and armed resistance, revealing how both lead to cycles of power and violence. Could a third way exist—one that breaks the pattern? This article examines historical echoes and urgent choices for the 21st century.
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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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