Category Archives: Election 2016 and Aftermath

Globalism: Optimism, Pessimism, and Dystopian Visions (Part Three, Plus References)

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Steven Yates

In replying to Dean Allen’s remarks (Part Two), I had intended to restrict myself to a few points, but fear I have instead written another book (lol) and can only hope readers will bear with me. While part of me … Continue reading →

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Globalism: Optimism, Pessimism, and Dystopian Visions. (Part Two.)

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Steven Yates

It gives me a certain gratitude to be able to introduce the first post on Lost Generation Philosopher the bulk of which was written by someone other than myself. Dean Allen — author (see Allen 2012*), longstanding Republican Party activist and … Continue reading →

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“Reality 101”

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Steven Yates

[Note: cross-posted on the news and commentary site NewsWithViews.com as https://newswithviews.com/reality-101/ with a few minor changes.] Time for something different. I’ve written a novel. As I write this, it’s 98% finished (all but massaging and embellishing). It will be marketed as … Continue reading →

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Of Climate Change, Science, and Experts: A Meditation

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Steven Yates

[Author´s note: co-posted on NewsWithViews.com but has yet to appear there. I have added and deleted a number of lines here and there and in general tried to increase clarity wherever possible.] A few months ago, a friend of mine, his … Continue reading →

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Official Narratives

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Steven Yates

Note:  the post below is a brief excerpt from the central section of a much longer work in progress, tentatively entitled Confessions of an (Ex) Academic Dissident, which may or may not see the light of print someday. The topic, though, seems … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins. Thoughts on What Might Happen Next

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Steven Yates

Two days ago, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. His inauguration speech was unique (read it here; there are a few errors, all minor). It may go down in history as one … Continue reading →

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The “Two Americas”: Further Reflections

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Steven Yates

Last month’s lengthy post received some worthy feedback. I’d discussed the clash of two cultures in America (and elsewhere, but America was my focus). They both claim legitimacy for themselves but deny it to the other.  There is a distinct … Continue reading →

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Two Cultures, Two Americas — Post-Election 2016 Edition (Philosophical Reflections on an Empire In Decline)

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Steven Yates

The hostility of this election & the volatile mood of the country are indicative of two cultures, two Americas … unequal, unyoked, on collision course, & probably indicative of a nation in unavoidable decline. Continue reading →

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