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HAP 140 - Cornel West on Himself

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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The Tragicomic Cycle of History and Human Experience

This chapter explores the interplay between history and human nature, examining recurring themes of misunderstanding and suffering through a tragicomedy perspective. Highlighting the insights of thinkers like Vico, Erasmus, and Lucian, it critiques humanity's struggle for progress amidst patterns of organized hatred and institutional greed.

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