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Philosophy Series: Marx on History, Communism, & Political Economy

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The Dark Irony of Historical Narratives and Totalitarianism

This chapter examines the risks of political practices leading to totalitarianism by reflecting on historical events such as Tiananmen Square. It critiques the selective memory of the West and its tendency to sensationalize non-Western tragedies while ignoring its own imperialist past.

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