Bourdieu and the Bloggernacle: Distinction from ‘Vulgar’ Mormonism
And the people began to be distinguished by ranks, according to their riches and their chances for learning; yea, some were ignorant because of their poverty, and others did receive great learning...
View ArticleBourdieu and the Bloggernacle: Autonomy and Apostasy
“He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.” “For, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get...
View ArticleAlso Sprachen Die Propheten: A Faithful Nietzsche
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time… But I say unto you..” “Nevertheless, it is not written that there shall be no end to this torment, but it is written endless torment… For, behold, I...
View ArticleThe Mediocrity of Modern Morality: A Faithful Nietzsche II
(Edit: Like Abraham of old, we are sometimes required by the Lord or His messengers to do utterly immoral things. In other words, sometimes we have an obligation to act immorally. This post is aimed at...
View ArticleThe 5 Degrees of Scientism
“Scientism” is a slippery category, thus making it ideally suited for charges and accusations that are difficult to refute. For those who are more familiar with my views, it should come as no surprise...
View ArticleRighteous Dominion and Max Weber
It is nearly impossible to overestimate Max Weber’s influence upon social theory. He was a lawyer, an economist and a historian who largely invented the discipline of sociology, was fluent in 8...
View ArticleThe Rational and the Charismatic: Weber II
Last post I discussed Weber’s attempts to develop a taxonomy of communities and cultures in terms of the distinctions which each community draws between legitimate/righteous dominion and...
View ArticleA Quick Note on Autonomy…
Autonomy is condemned within the scriptures: 34 And again, verily I say unto you, that which is governed by law is also preserved by law and perfected and sanctified by the same. 35 That which breaketh...
View ArticleGrace, Faith and “Loyal Opposition”
Grace without hierarchy is meaningless. I wish to unpack this claim using (while at the same time taking very large liberties with) Alexis de Tocqueville’s contrast between the paternalism of the...
View ArticleCommon Consent, Consensus Formation and Habermas
Is there anything that you would be more willing to purchase when your mother is not present? What about your father? What about your children? What about an attractive young adult with whom you’re...
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