(...snip...)
- historically untrue,
- (on balance) also absurdly false as regards the present,
- anachronistically missionaristic and
- the positive aspects favoured in this paragraph are the very
ANTITHESIS of how occidental civilization has historically conducted
and continues to conduct itself.
Occidental civilization as we know it is largely based on the
underlying morality of monotheistic religion(s). As such it is deeply
rooted in a moral code that has at its very heart the presumption of an
existing all-encompassing principle of GOOD and EVIL.
This is quite wrong and is the basis of the forthcoming error...
This
ever-polarizing world view is one of dimensional reduction and not
particularly well suited to permit many faceted multi-aspect
deliberations and relations. In fact, among all world views and
civilizatory movements, it probably stands tall among the absolute
WORST suited ones.
Well, you may allow to say that you seem a bit biased in this statemeent,
a bit unjust as to the way Western Civilization has evolved and... well
just a bit too extreme. The mistake is at the beginning "the
all-encompassing
principle of GOOD and EVIL" is a misunderstanding which has led to more
misunderstandings...
Pedro.
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