Why didn't you guys tell me about this earlier? This is great, and still feels extremely topical despite being written 30 years ago. Not just in the issues Lasch addresses, but even the jargon that has come to dominate. Remarkable that Lasch could see where we were headed, back in the optimism of the 90s
Liberalism was created 300 years ago during the british revolution, it hasn't changed ever since. The propaganda that liberalism has a diversity of currents and chabges over time is preposterous and only created to entertain the masses that ''democracy evolves'' and that ''the peasants have power over the bourgeois'', contrary to the monarchy where peasants were powerless against the kings.
The reality is that the population is the cattle of the bourgeoisie just like it was under the kings.
It was the 30 Years War and the Dutch.
You might also like this book OP
Not her best work
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when do i get my piece of that cash? i say Black person all the time
lmao, read a book on billionaires by a israeliteess. i'm sure she'll be totally honest about who is pulling the strings and what their agenda is.
>Catholic accurately describes present and thereby the future
Picrel is promoted by New Polity press and falls into the tradition of Catholic critique of modernity
Lasch isn't a catholic thoughalbeit. He started as a marxist and then moved to a more conservative critique of society.
He was still basically a Marxist, that oposed social liberalism
>everything i don't like is evil
Nietzsche already covered this perspective in his analysis of Christian morality, it's impressive to see how accurate it continues to be
This point applies to all moralities generally and so it's just saying the idea of morality is a conflating of taste for good and evil to which I would argue that if I enslaved your whole family, beating and working them to death may be not something only distasteful but given how historically and naturally sheltered this generation is from human beings themselves and their own capabilities I'm not surprised constantly surveilled and policed cowards find morality an excess rather than the most essential.
>cowards find morality an excess rather than the most essential
yes you are so stunning and brave for labelling things evil
It's concerning that you don't realize moral apathy is evil.
Nietzsche was an atheit bug who wanted to make atheism cool by spending his day orgasming like Dyonisus.
No matter how much you hate being a surplus male in an egalitarian society it will not make Christianity real.
The psychoanalysis chapter was unreadable.
The psychoanalysis parts are always the only dated parts in any of Lasch' works
To be fair psychoanalysis is always the same thing since Freud created it. All atheists can spout out is how sex addiction is the nature of the human psyche framed into a self made and self aggrandizing myth disguised as science to surf on the atheist hype of positivism lol.
100 years later atheists still consider this based, since they are still lobotomized sex and drug addicts...
"The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy," published in 1995. Lasch argued that in modern society, particularly in the United States, there is a growing disconnect between the intellectual and cultural elites (e.g., academics, professionals, technocrats) and the broader population, leading to social and political tension. Here's a brief QRD (Quick, Reliable, Digest) on the concept:
Definition: The "revolt of the elites" refers to a situation where the educated and cultural elites in a society become disconnected or alienated from the rest of the population, often resulting in a sense of superiority and a detachment from common values and concerns.
Causes: Lasch argued that this disconnect is partly due to globalization, technological advancement, and the rise of a global elite class, which often has more in common with their counterparts in other countries than with their fellow citizens. This can lead to a sense of detachment from national or local concerns.
Impact: This divide can have profound consequences for a society. It can lead to a lack of empathy or understanding between the elites and the rest of the population, fueling mistrust, populism, and political polarization.
Cultural Aspects: Lasch also explored how the cultural elites, including academics and media professionals, shape and influence public discourse and how their values and perspectives may not align with those of the general population.
Democracy: The "betrayal of democracy" in the book's title implies that this disconnect can undermine the principles of democracy, as the elites may not fully represent or understand the needs and aspirations of the majority.
Critiques: Some critics argue that Lasch's analysis is overly simplistic and that the relationship between elites and the broader population is more nuanced. They also contend that not all elites exhibit a sense of detachment or betrayal.
In summary, the "revolt of the elites" concept highlights the tension that can arise when the educated and cultural elites in a society become disconnected from the concerns and values of the broader population. This phenomenon can have significant implications for the functioning of democracy and social cohesion.