The Crisis of Confidence in the Western Tradition
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
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Resilience and Self-Criticism in the Western Tradition
This chapter explores the revival of Western tradition values, focusing on the modernization of energy infrastructure. It discusses the historical contradictions within Western civilization, particularly the tension between democratic ideals and practices like slavery, while highlighting its unique capacity for self-criticism and moral resilience.
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