The myth that the founding of American Republic was based on the philosophy of John Locke could only have been maintained, because the history of Leibniz's influence was suppressed. Robert Trout americanbasefound Change image and share on social
At midnight on July 1, 1997, Hongkong, the British Crown Colony, will be restored to China. This is not only an event which will be celebrated by patriotic Chinese; any patriotic American should celebrate it as well. Robert Trout americanbritishcelebrate share on social
In order for a society to survive, it must generate a sufficient level of physical production both to meet its current needs, and to produce a surplus for upgrading its productive powers. Robert Trout currentgeneratelevel Change image and share on social
The British seizure of Hongkong was an aspect of one of the most ugly crimes of the British Empire: the takeover and destruction of India, and the use of India to flood China with opium. Robert Trout aspectbritishchina Change image and share on social
The American Revolution was, in fact, a battle against the philosophy of Locke and the English utilitarians. Robert Trout americanbattleenglish Change image and share on social
Although the Chinese had used opium as a medicine, there was no widespread addiction before the British arrived. Robert Trout addictionarrivebritish Change image and share on social
A successful society is characterized by a rising living standard for its population, increasing investment in factories and basic infrastructure, and the generation of additional surplus, which is invested in generating new discoveries in science and technology. Robert Trout additionalbasiccharacterize share on social
The level of potential physical productivity of a society depends on both the development of the intellect of its members, and a minimal standard of both demographic characteristics and of consumption. Robert Trout characteristicconsumptiondemographic share on social
From this bestial view that the human mind consists of only sense certainty, pleasure and pain, Locke developed an equally bestial theory of the nation. Man originally existed in a State of Nature of complete liberty. Robert Trout bestialcertaintycomplete share on social
Many Chinese saw opium as a poison introduced by foreign enemies. Robert Trout chineseenemyforeign Change image and share on social
