Asian Nietzsche: A Book for All Civilizations, Book 1

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In ASIAN NIETZSCHE: A BOOK FOR ALL CIVILIZATIONS, BOOK 1, I have attempted to re-create the “philosophical conversation” and - partly by means of humor and surprising references to popular culture, sex, and lingerie - make accessible to contemporary audiences discussions the comparative study of ideas, religions, nations, and civilizations. This includes an inquiry into the origins of fundamental or revolutionary creativity as compared to the far more common phenomenon across societies and world history, namely, relative cultural stasis or a lack of fundamental creativity and innovation.

It is conventional wisdom today that “China” and “Asia” are ascendant. But why? And are they? Is it simply due to economic growth and appropriate economic policies cultivating economic growth? From the standpoint of Japan – and especially Japanese right – it is “about time” that China, India, and the Asian tigers are catching up with the economy, technology, and society of...

About the Author

Christopher Portosa is a sociologist and writer.

I am also author of PARADOXES OF THE DRUG WAR & PARADOXES OF THE HOLOCAUST (200 pages, 6 X 9) and ON THE DIVERSITY OF VIOLENCE -- AND BEYOND (365 pages 6 X 9). Both books are available on Pothi.com .

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Paradoxes of the Drug War & Paradoxes of the Holocaust is in my humble estimation, the most innovative and original book ever written on the subject matter of the “war on drugs.” The subject matter of the “war on drugs” has attracted a considerable literature, including contemporary political writing, the social sciences, globalization studies, the publications of governments, international NGOs, and Irish rock stars. However, in my view, this voluminous literature largely re-hashes the same arguments year after year. My work does not.

ON THE DIVERSITY OF VIOLENCE -- & BEYOND is a collection of papers...

Book Details

ISBN: 9780988301887

Number of Pages: 211

Dimensions: 6"x9"

Interior Pages: B&W

Binding: Paperback (Perfect Binding)

Availability: In Stock (Print on Demand)

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