He is so right about people knowing less about other cultures since the inception of the era of "globalization," which ought really to have been called corporate globalization, the imposition of Western businessmen's ideas, rules, and values on the world.
A great thought-provoking lecture. Perhaps greater familiarity with world history and literature would prevent some from confusing criticism of the XVI century Spain with criticism of Catholicism.
Tariq Ali comes off as lacking basic knowledge of history, economics and human nature. Al-Andalus was only tolerant to people who hate Western civilization and ignore writings from the entirety of its history rather than Muslim apologists. He continuously criticizes Western civilization; even Communism is portrayed as a victim. This whole lecture is envious Muslim whining about Western power and influence without any introspection about why the West became so powerful. It's implied this is solely due to imperialism which is ironic considering that imperialism is the sole reason Islam gained influence.
He is so right about people knowing less about other cultures since the inception of the era of "globalization," which ought really to have been called corporate globalization, the imposition of Western businessmen's ideas, rules, and values on the world.
Yep. That sounds about right. Great CV! What an Endorsement!
Great lecture Tariq Saheb
Excellent!! Brilliant!! Bravo, Mr. Tariq.
The Master of Ceremony mentioned about The British Revolution " it will come " and certainly it will happen.
A great thought-provoking lecture. Perhaps greater familiarity with world history and literature would prevent some from confusing criticism of the XVI century Spain with criticism of Catholicism.
starts at 7:24
Brilliant
Easternodyssey: Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Did you catch the last names of Doug?
#NowPlaying Gonna start a revoluuuution, heh, we all wanna change the world! Only some of us can. #NowPlaying Equally Cursed and Blessed
Open University, Beginner's French.
Man, he looks like Donald Sutherland.
Christ, this is long.
Tariq Ali comes off as lacking basic knowledge of history, economics and human nature. Al-Andalus was only tolerant to people who hate Western civilization and ignore writings from the entirety of its history rather than Muslim apologists. He continuously criticizes Western civilization; even Communism is portrayed as a victim. This whole lecture is envious Muslim whining about Western power and influence without any introspection about why the West became so powerful. It's implied this is solely due to imperialism which is ironic considering that imperialism is the sole reason Islam gained influence.