Jonathan Kandell
- I'm an American LCSW but I'm going to call BS on the International Federation of Social Workers recent censure of Israeli social workers. "In June 2024, IFSW called on its members in Israel and Palestine to confirm their compliance with the Federation’s Statement of Ethical Princi /1 #socialwork
- 5/ what a lost opportunity for a narrowly crafted censure of israeli or palestinian social workers who in their professional capacity violate international law, be it by actively participating in torture, psychological manipulation, arrest of children, let alone genocide and crimes against humanity.
- Internet "search interest" over time, 2004 to present, "Plato" and "Aristotle". 1) Who'd guess philosophy interest was seasonal? 2) Darn, interest in ancient greeks trending down, 3) What the heck is happening in Juneau AK with Plato, and Glendive MT with Aristotle?
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- This is a once-in-a-generation chance for teachers, politicians, media, activists and academics to rebuild from the ground up the legitimation of coequal branches, freedom of speech, tolerance, diversity, law, international cooperation, bureaucratic expertise, regulation, and a robust welfare state.
- The arguments, models, theories in favor of these are not obvious, and some are outright counterintuitive compared to the visceral pull of authoritarian satisfaction.
- Reposted by Jonathan KandellAristotle, Nic. Eth. 5.6, 1134a35–b1: This is why it is not a person that we allow to rule, but rather law, because a person does so in his own interests and becomes a tyrant. (Crisp tr.) διὸ οὐκ ἐῶμεν ἄρχειν ἄνθρωπον, ἀλλὰ τὸν νόμον* ὅτι ἑαυτῷ τοῦτο ποιεῖ καὶ γίνεται τύραννος. * M; λόγον ceteri
- What are examples from history of leaders with the mix of sadistic bullying together with childish immaturity?
- Reposted by Jonathan KandellThe New York Times analyzed the electoral impact of annexing Canada instead of asking why the president is talking like a dictator. www.readtpa.com/p/stop-analy...
