Why do bright people tweet in this manner?
There's nothing silly about the tribal instinct. It is the most basic instinct to care for one's kin.
Sure all humans are related if you go back far enough. But degree matters, as with most things in life
There's nothing silly about the tribal instinct. It is the most basic instinct to care for one's kin.
Sure all humans are related if you go back far enough. But degree matters, as with most things in life
Tribalism based on dogma / ideology is even less silly
It is precisely ideological tribalism that gives rise to the party system and politics
Sans tribalism, you only get despotic rule. Be it that of monarchs, despots, or bureaucrats
It is precisely ideological tribalism that gives rise to the party system and politics
Sans tribalism, you only get despotic rule. Be it that of monarchs, despots, or bureaucrats
Ideological tribalism makes politics noble.
It makes politics of principle possible
In its absence, you only have politics of factions led by strongmen. Akin to the court politics in ancient monarchies.
Not a principled philosophical divide
It makes politics of principle possible
In its absence, you only have politics of factions led by strongmen. Akin to the court politics in ancient monarchies.
Not a principled philosophical divide
For a defense of party politics, I strongly recommend "Statesmanship and Party Government" by Harvey Mansfield
Also his talks with Bill Kristol.
conversationswithbillkristol.org
Also his talks with Bill Kristol.
conversationswithbillkristol.org
Here's an extract from Mansfield
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