Crises in Modern World and Historical Lessons
～Introduction to Metaphysical Engineering～
Have you felt that our world may be going in a wrong direction? Islamic terrorists are attacking many parts of the world. China seems to be on its way to become a superpower but are they with us? The Unites States seems to be in such a political disarray, and is getting more confusing every day. In Europe, right wing political parties are rapidly becoming influential, and Great Britain is just about to leave the EU. What is happening in the world? The following six lectures are for those who are seriously concerned with the current state of the world. They will show that history can offer us invaluable lessons to cope with this difficult time. Based on the historical cycle observed by Giambattista Vico, a seventeen-century philosopher, we will examine these problems, identify the causes, and explore solutions. YouTube@Universal Idealism
- Introduction: Historical Cycle of Giambattista Vico
- Lecture 1: Vico's Cycle in Western World History
- Lecture 2: Historical Cycle and Modern Crises (1) Rise of China
- Lecture 3: Historical Cycle and Modern Crises (2) Islamic Terrorism
- Lecture 4: Historical Cycle and Modern Crises (3) Democratic Decay of Western Civilization
- Lecture 5: Driving Force for Vico's Cycle
- Lecture 6: Proposed Solution－Metaphysical Engineering
