Written by: Michael Kravshik. Click here to view the original version of this article in FrontPage Magazine. Below is a version that includes some personal experience debating the matter with a fellow student at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs. Also, click here to check out my original piece on cultural relativism. * … Continue reading
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Cultural Relativism: An Intellectual Quagmire
Written by: Michael Kravshik. Recently, a quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti (an Indian author) was shared with me touting that by identifying ourselves differently from any others, we are in fact committing violence (See the picture below this paragraph). This excellent example of cultural relativism, although quite extreme, is a great starting point to jump into … Continue reading
Book Review: Why the West is Best – Ibn Warraq
Reviewed by: Michael Kravshik. At first glance the title of this book caught my attention. Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate’s Defence of Liberal Democracy, is obviously seen by many groups as highly contentious, and therefore sparked my interest. The author Ibn Warraq, labeling himself a Muslim apostate (which he most certainly is), is … Continue reading