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The Individual versus Society: Objectivism and the Moral Calculus of Self-Interest ​From my early years, I have often pondered the fundamental relationship between the individual and society. Initially, these thoughts were abstract—flashes of intuition rather than clearly articulated concepts. I struggled to answer a core existential question: why should an individual—a mortal whose time on this planet is fleeting and precious—sacrifice their limited existence for the abstract concept of the "larger good"? Why shouldn't one live self-interestedly, enjoy life to its fullest, and depart without remorse? ​For the religious mind, the answer is straightforward. The pursuit of spiritual liberation (moksha or salvation) provides a clear framework. Religions establish moral and ethical boundaries designed to maintain social order. The fear of divine retribution—or the threat of karmic consequences invoked by scriptural texts—deters individuals from crossing these lines. Believe...

Hydrocarbon extraction - Marakkanam to velankanni  (translated from "Tamil Hindu" article)            In the month of June this year, it is learnt that multinational corporations are going to get   the nod  to take  Hydrocarbon in 55 new circles  in the country with 100% FDI. Govt has finalized  the auction procedures without much noise and the same is going on from Jan 19. Recently in a reply to a question in Parliament, Minister for Petroleum has said that Hydrocarbon projects are not  working anywhere in Tamilnadu state and though his statement is factually not wrong, under a new  permit system called HELP (Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing policy), it has now been made possible to explore any energy from permitted areas. Licensing for the same is happening right now and there is credible evidence of Hydraulic Pressure test being done in the area already.            Ind...

An Outline history of communist movement of the world - Book excerpts and review - 4. Great October Revolution - 1917           Any one who reads into the history of Communism in Russia cannot ignore the contribution of  G V Plekhanov the first Marxist of Russia. From Geneva, he involved in Marxist propaganda in the 1880s. He greatly contributed by writing books like 'The development of Monist view of History', Essays  on the history of Materialism, The role of the individual in history and several others. Lenin later commented that Plekhanov's book helped to develop a whole generation of Russian Marxists. He was also one of the founders of Marxist aesthetics and art criticism. He drew important conclusions of Marxism on the origin and role  of religion and social consciousness. He along with his friends translated Communist Manifesto, wage labour and capital, utopian socialism etc.           Lenin who ...

An Outline history of communist movement of the world - Book excerpts and review - Part 3 Engels support to Marx                   In the early days of his marriage Karl Marx was supported by his family and after the financial support from them slowly stopped, his mother in law supported the family and  after that his dear friend Engels took over the role and only for his sake he started working  for the purpose of supporting Marx family in his family enterprise Ermen and Engels firm in  Manchester and almost till the end of Marx life, Engels gladly supported the family. Engels  had to perform arduous dual tasks of working as a businessman in the day and in the evenings and at night as a Communist, writing articles, letters to Marx and other leaders of the working class movement. He did that for twenty years. My take: It was an irony that Marx who got benefited hugely by the system of marr...