“It must never be forgotten that Western society is not at all modern, but that modernity is a growth within it, in opposition to the classic and Christian tradition”. Eric Voegelin, "New Science of Politics", p.176

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Today I found out that Umberto Eco crafted a version of this meme in the 1980s…

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I am posting here the talk that I'll be giving on two individuals and the Church of England's entanglements with slavery on 25 Oct at St Mary's Church, Slindon, West Sussex. Do come along and hear from me & others who are connected with the Church alanlester.co.uk/blog/edward-...

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Today: Foucault's 100th birthday. see some info over at biopoliticalphilosophy lnkd.in/gdg7nxud

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Madrid, Paris and Delhi. Three distinct protests, connected by inequalities that shape people's ability to imagine a future. Housing, wealth, education, work and AI through an anthropological lens.

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