Idealism vs other isms

Submitted by sara (United States), Jun 27, 2014 at 21:27

Sigmund,

I would agree that the 'anthropromorphic' tendency to attribute western cultural values to other cultures is a tad arrogant (and i mean no disrespect to other cultures but rather acknowledging that there are such differences in my mind is more respectful than expecting that everyone be the same).

That said, I believe that many cultures, including the arab populace, want freedom and liberty. The manifestation of it and the implementation of it, however, is another matter. What you consider to be freedom and liberty based upon your constitution and understanding, is not necessarily in sync with one who, for example, wants freedom for their country to apply Sharia law. as sincerely as you want what you interpret freedom to be, and that is without going in to the complex dynamics at play in theocratically driven cultures.

Idealism brings with it many preconcepts that do not jive well with reality or with other cultures aspirations.

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