Deconstructing the Global Standard. A brilliant philosophical inquiry into how Anglo-American centrism became our only perceived reality—and the search for intellectual alternatives
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ON ANGLO-AMERICAN:
By Thanes Wongyannava
Whether consciously or not, the Anglo-American paradigm governs our reality. From the architecture of our cities to the clothes on our backs, we are living within an influence we rarely pause to question.
In ON ANGLO-AMERICAN, Thanes Wongyannava reveals how "America-centrism" has permeated our daily lives, from the moment we wake until we sleep. It is the invisible force that defines our "global" standards:
The Uniform of Modernity: Why is the Western suit considered the "universal" standard of formality? Who dictated this universality?
The Cathedral of Commerce: Why is the sprawling shopping mall—the "Mega-Complex" containing restaurants, cinemas, and services—the primary landscape of our leisure?
The Political Implacable: How do these ingrained structures contribute to the political deadlocks we face today?
Wongyannava argues that this influence extends beyond material objects; it is embedded in the human subconscious. We are led to believe that the Anglo-American way is the only "natural" reality, leaving us unable to perceive any viable alternatives.
The Core of the Inquiry:
This volume deconstructs the foundations of Individualism—the hallmark of the American dream. It invites the reader to question whether this brand of individuality truly offers liberation or if it is merely another form of subjugation. By tracing the roots of Christian theology, the evolution of the State, and the mechanisms of Capitalist economics, Wongyannava exposes the genealogy of the thought that now dominates the globe.
While examining the virtues and pitfalls of Anglo-American cultural imports, the book also provides a comparative landscape. It explores alternative paths toward "liberation"—from French intellectualism and the Scandinavian social model to the spiritual tenets of Buddhism.
This is a scholarly work that is as engaging as it is profound, illuminating an intellectual horizon that is at once expansive, towering, and, at times, provocatively shallow.
Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : September 2022
▪️Length : 232 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-044-4
▪️Dimensions (in) : 5.25 x 8.25
▪️Price : 250 THB
