From the moment he chose the name “Francis,” it was clear that this pope would be different. His inspiration was St. Francis of Assisi— a truly noble 13th-century saint, who is often seen as the first ecological thinker who underscored the need to live in harmony with our environment. Pope Francis carried forward that spirit, emerging as a firm advocate for the climate agenda. He supported the scientific consensus on global warming and emphasized that all action on the environment should be … [Read more...] about How Pope Francis brought a groundbreaking shift in the Catholic Church?
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Aristotle, Montesquieu, and the Future of Modern Democracy
From ancient Greece to modern-day politics, the fate of governments follows a cycle that philosophers have long recognized. Aristotle described a cyclical theory of political change—later termed Anacyclosis by Polybius—in which forms of government follow a recurring sequence of rise, decline, and replacement. Montesquieu, writing centuries later, warned that extreme equality could erode institutions and lead to authoritarianism. Today, these warnings feel more urgent than ever. The rise of … [Read more...] about Aristotle, Montesquieu, and the Future of Modern Democracy