Why the State Seeks to Abolish Both Tradition and History

Tags: Strategy, U.S. History, World History

09/10/2020 Zachary Yost

The best way to think about tradition is to view it like capital accumulation. Knowledge is accumulated through countless centuries of trial and error. The state seeks to destroy historical consciousness and old ways of life to secure power.

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Original Article: "Why the State Seeks to Abolish Both Tradition and History".

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