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Zen buddhism and Jacques Derrida - Alexis karpouzos
The Kyoto School and Jacques Derrida appear, at first glance, as distant interlocutors—one rooted in the Zen-infused meontology of 20th-century Japan, the other in the post-structuralist deconstruction of French philosophy. Yet beneath this geographic and methodological divide lies a profound convergence: both dismantle the Western "metaphysics of presence," revealing reality as a play of traces, negations, and interdependent arising. Nishida Kitarō’s basho (place of absolute nothingness), Nishitani Keiji’s śūnyatā (emptiness), and Derrida’s différance (difference/deferral) converge on a shared refusal of fixed centers, origins, or transcendental signifieds.
By alexis karpouzos3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Haitian Society
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Haitian Society Haiti is most often portrayed in the world media as a land of poverty, political strife, and earthquakes. All of these things are true, but they encompass only part of its reality. Behind the headlines is a society of depth, resilience, and cultural richness, built upon a history that is both tragic and magnificent. Haitian society is based on a distinct logic, a mix of African origins, a history of revolution, and religious beliefs that infuse daily life in ways that may appear foreign to the rest of the world. To fully comprehend Haiti, it is necessary to look past the headlines and examine these intriguing, frequently unexpected, social dynamics.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Amazing and Unexpected Facts About Guyanese Society
10 Amazing and Unexpected Facts About Guyanese Society Held secret on the north Atlantic coast of South America, Guyana is a country of dramatic contrasts. It is the only English-speaking nation on the continent but is more Caribbean than Latin in sentiment. It is defined by the dense, unmapped Amazon jungle, but coastal life is defined by a complex dynamic with the sea and land reclaimed from it. Often described as the "Land of Many Waters," Guyana's culture is a rich, bubbling stew of traditions, adaptations, and unique elements that have evolved in relative isolation. To understand Guyana is to look over the map and into the fascinating, and often bizarre, realities of daily life. The following are ten strange facts that reveal the hidden rhythm of Guyanese culture.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
ASL Isn’t English in Disguise
I've been signing for over forty years and teaching online for the last ten years. If I had a dollar for every time a student was surprised that ASL isn’t just “English on the hands” — or that facial expressions are actually required — I’d be retired by now.
By Tracy Stine3 months ago in Education
Globalisation and Holidays in New Zealand.
Globalisation and Holidays in New Zealand. Globalisation has a significant influence on how people in New Zealand celebrate holidays. Nowadays, people like to explore new types of celebrations from different countries and consumption of foreign food and decorations have increased. This essay will show how holiday celebrations have changed in Aotearoa.
By Alina Polkova3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guinea-Bissauan Society
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guinea-Bissauan Society Tucked between Senegal and Guinea along the Atlantic seaboard of West Africa, Guinea-Bissau is one of the continent's smallest and least well-known nations. Despite being all too frequently reduced to statistics about political unrest, poverty, or its status as a transit hub for the illicit drugs trade, the country's deep social and cultural complexity remains largely unexplored. Yet to define Guinea-Bissau by its issues is to neglect the incredible resilience, unique history, and fascinating social adaptations of its people. This is a society built on a tenuous balance between archipelagic flexibility and mainland tradition, between a tumultuous past and a prosperous present. What follows are ten odd facts that reveal the hidden, unforeseen, and captivating essence of Guinean society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guinean Society
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guinean Society Located on the West African coast, Guinea is a country far too often overshadowed by its neighbors and boiled down to news which emphasizes its natural resources and political instability. To know Guinea at this level, though, is to ignore one of the most complex, long-lasting, and culturally rich societies on the continent. It is an extreme nation, where ancient traditions bubble away beneath the surface of modern life, creating a social scene that is full of surprises. Ten surprising facts follow which capture the fascinating and often secret nature of Guinean society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guatemalan Culture
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About Guatemalan Culture Guatemala, the heartland of Mayan civilization, is a country of massive volcanoes, dense jungle, and old city-states. While often associated with its breathtaking scenery and colonial architecture, the true heart of Guatemala is the vivid richness of its society. It is a land where pre-Columbian traditions not only survive; they survive alongside colonial and modern influences to create a rich tapestry of a culture that is beautiful and, for the visitor, often bewildering. Social conventions, religious observances, and everyday practices that determine Guatemalan life seem peculiar, but they bear testament to a deep, resilient, and distinctive national character. Ten fascinating facts delve into the hidden layers of Guatemalan society beneath.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unconventional Grenadian Society Facts
10 Surprising and Unconventional Grenadian Society Facts Located in the southern Caribbean, Grenada is oft mourned as the "Spice Isle" because it produces nutmeg and mace. As tourists flock to experience its stunning Grand Anse Beach and hike through its tropical rainforests, the actuality of Grenada exists in the diverse, multi-layered, and often surprising nature of its society. Other than postcard-perfect images, Grenadian society is a concocted culture of African descent, colonial history, and Caribbean resilience that yields social norms and traditions that are offbeat to outsiders. Ten interesting facts delve into the darker side of Grenadian society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Unexpected and Strange Facts About Greek Society
10 Unexpected and Strange Facts About Greek Society The birthplace of Western civilization, Greece is well-known throughout the globe for its ancient philosophers, island-hopping sun, and mythological gods and goddesses. Blue-domed churches and the Parthenon overwhelm the postcards, yet the composition of modern Greek society is rich with yarns that are much more intricate, contradictory, and fascinating. Underneath the famous cliches lies a nation struggling with its great past and precariously balancing a disorganized present, all that translates to social norms and behavior that are flat-out puzzling, even paradoxical, to the outside observer. Here are ten surprising facts that shed light on the true, nonconformist character of Greek society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Amazing and Quirky Facts About Ghanaian Society
10 Amazing and Quirky Facts About Ghanaian Society Ghana, the West African country long heralded as a beacon of stability and democracy, is a country of rich colors, venerable history, and fiery cultural passion. And yet, beneath its famous warm hospitality and lively cities lies a full social rich tapestry of quirky traditions, quirky beliefs, and everyday customs that can be teasingly strange to the visitor. Ghanaian society operates on a wavelength that blends the modern and the ancient, the logical and the mystical. To truly understand Ghana is to accept these bewitching paradoxes. Here are ten unexpected facts revealing the hidden personality of Ghanaian society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About German Society
10 Surprising and Unusual Facts About German Society Germany is often seen through a lens of efficiency, engineering prowess, and strict order. While there is an element of truth in these clichés, they don't paint a full picture of a society that is riddled with quirky contradictions, unwritten rules, and cultural sensibilities that leave foreigners perplexed. Underneath the façade of timely trains and strict bureaucracy exists a social terrain molded by an inherent yearning for order, privacy, and a very precise understanding of freedom. To get to know Germany is to unravel its cultural code. Following are ten strange facts that unlock the intriguing and often secretive nature of German society.
By Omar San3 months ago in Education