Sociology

[close] Radical Reading is a new GR bookclub group dedicated to nonfiction books on various topics from a progressive, liberating, anti-racist, feminist and queer perspective. We have buddy reads and an active discussion board, where we talk about the books we read, exchange ideas or just have fun. Our goal is to engage in lively, productive and respectful conversations to expand our horizon and become an advocate/activist for positive societal change. The range of nonfiction books we read and discuss is wide, covering genres such as history, economy, art, sociology or politics. Our group is still new and thus a work in progress, however we gladly welcome new members! Please read the guidelines for a membership request. Guidelines for requesting membership 1) Prospective members must have an active public profile; a request from an inactive and non-public profile is rejected 2) We have mandatory questions you must answer when you apply 3) Authors are welcome; however self-promotion is not allowed 4) We may reject an application if we feel that the person is not joining in good faith, e.g. just here to provoke, troll or spread hateful content; or for the reasons stated under 1) and 2)

[close] This is the official book club of the Institute for a Greater Europe. The scope of this group is to maintain an informal conversation about fiction and non-fiction books, critically and constructively engaging in academic discussions. It could also serve as a platform for obtaining different perspectives for those that decide to write a book review afterwards.

[close] We read especially nonfiction books but also classic books like Antigone or Kafka.

[close] The Pursuit of Thought, Culture & Identity. Plato’s Cave Advocates Free Speech, A Free Society & A Free Soul. The way to fight against “Hate” is the same throughout history; with FREE SPEECH, not Censorship & Cancel Culture. Liberals & Fundamentalists are only different sides of the same coin. Those who are for Censorship are not by definition “Liberal” or (set free). Both seek to repress Free Speech & Human Thought. Some Ideologies Absolutize Particulars & Collective (Culture, Society & Media) using Identity Politics to make Race & Gender Ultimate. Other Schools of Thought Absolutize Universals & Individual (Thought, Religion & Soul). These Ideologies are in conflict & set the stage for both Political & Religious Propaganda, Etc. It is a balance which makes for true progress throughout humanity, building Civilization & a Free Society. The best Philosophy is one of Paradox between Particulars & Universals; one that protects Free Speech, promotes A Free Society & A Free Soul.