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Originally Posted by Yasmine Bint Al Nubia
Hey Tarik LOL 
Hi Rico, When I discuss the "West" I'm ot talking about cowboys and Indians.  Specifically, l'm referring to the social, economic and legal philosophies descended from Aristotle to the Papacy to Descartes and Nietsche. It's perspective elevates individualism over community, it's a different mind set so to speak. IMO it's no better or worse than any other ideal. It is what it is.
Yasmine |
Well the Indians are gambling impresarios these days and the cowboys, well, two words: "Brokeback Mountain." (please don't broadcast that I said that anyone, I have to traverse Wyoming in a few days).
As for the rest, I admire Aristotle, and Descartes, certainly. Nietsche took it way too far I think, and the Papacy, well, see previous "Brokeback Mountain" reference. Well put, anyway. And while I am socially liberal about many things, I like individualism, and the perception that I can still make my own destiny.