This book offers a fresh interpretation of Bergsonism, emphasizing time as a swelling duration that excludes negativity. It explores the concept of élan vital, highlighting life’s immanence to matter and self-overcoming as a dynamic of reality. This perspective rejects dualism and reductionist monism, presenting a creative process that fosters a diverse world.
The book explores how the Ethiopian masses' reasonable demands for change escalated into a radical revolution, resulting in civil wars, economic decline, and ethnic politics. It argues that elite conflicts over limited resources fueled power struggles, leading to the adoption of ideologies that justified zero-sum politics. This dynamic ultimately transformed the quest for socialist equality and freedom into a tumultuous period marked by significant upheaval and division.
In a multi-disciplinary approach, this seminal work examines, among others, the role of western education, impact of being instructed in English, the invention and imposition of a new WoGaGoDa language in the South, and the national educational strategic plans. With scholarly rigor, eminent Ethiopian scholars offer to enlighten readers on the role of education over the last 100 years. I recommend this book to anyone interested to feed their intellectual-soul on education, development, and politics in Ethiopia.--Worku Negash, Ph.D., Vice President, Mission College, Santa Clara, California [Review via publisher's website]
The book offers a deep exploration of the underlying factors that led to political turmoil in Ethiopia during the latter half of the twentieth century. It delves into historical, social, and economic elements, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding these upheavals. Through a critical lens, the investigation seeks to unravel the intricate dynamics that shaped the nation's political landscape during this tumultuous period.