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The Aristotelian Truce - An 800-Year-Old Compromise and the Crisis it Created
In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Aristotle’s works re-entered Western Europe through Arabic translations. For the first time in nearly a thousand years, European scholars had access to a systematic framework for empirical reasoning, natural philosophy, and logic grounded in observation rather than revelation. It was electrifying — and immediately threatening. The Catholic Church faced a crisis. Aristotle’s empiricism was incompatible with theological authority. If the
Lawrence Sheraton
Apr 158 min read
An upside down world; and how to flip it.
Below is a conversation with ChatGPT The US trade wars benefit no one except Russia. Why are US Republicans going along with this? The modern Republican Party prioritizes power maintenance and grievance politics over governance, which makes trade wars appealing despite their lack of economic benefits. Trade wars allow Republicans to: Appeal to Nationalist and Populist Sentiments – Tariffs and trade restrictions play well with their base, who are often skeptical of globali
Lawrence Sheraton
Mar 16, 202526 min read
What is the Right-wing Media's Endgame?
Below is a conversation with ChatGPT Why do Republicans in the USA vote against their economic interests and stated moral values? This question has been widely debated in political science and sociology. Several key theories attempt to explain why some voters, particularly working-class or lower-income Republicans, may vote in ways that seem counter to their immediate economic interests or stated moral values: 1. Identity Politics Over Economic Policy Many voters prioritize c
Lawrence Sheraton
Feb 7, 202526 min read
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