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'An aphorism, properly stamped and molded, has not been "deciphered" when it has simply been read; rather one has then to begin its interpretation, for which is required an art of interpretation.' -- Nietzsche, 'On the Genealogy of Morals'

ethical life: dollar+bible « Previous | |Next »
August 3, 2005

Modernity partnered with capitalism and technology and the bible is a heady Promethean brew is it not? It gives us shop until you drop and the rules to live our private life by.

What more could you want?

Something to ease the ache of emptiness and unfulfillment inside me.

Work harder and longer is the response.

What we are confronted with is a pragmatic public discourse that offers an image of the good life and unambiguous ethical criteria for everyday living. Here the evangelical, Christian right-wing combination of the almighty dollar and the Holy Bible that is proving to be very attractive to many people.

| Posted by Gary Sauer-Thompson at 9:14 PM | | Comments (2)
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Gary

Its funny. As I was reading your link it occured to me that this is all neoliberalism is about. Here in the United States, the neocons have made a pact with the religious right and are yelling about work and the bible all day, everyday. The bible provides meaning, and work will set you free (to buy more things).

Allan
a chill is the enduring effect of the neo-liberal rhetoric of anti-government suspicion, private virtue, and economic self-reliance on everyday politics in America.

Or is a historical shudder the effect?