“Soul is the most profound human faculty, the seat of the deepest and most unworldly passions and the source of overall evaluation and judgment of what appears in the world. Far from being obscure, the soul is the most manifest and yet most indeterminable human faculty. Its condition is always revealed, involuntarily, but it is inaccessible to mind and impervious to will. Interestingly, crying is the quintessential expression of the Soul, whether tears of joy and happiness and love or tears of sorrow and despair. Soul is the faculty that perceives, evaluates, and responds to the subtle expressions of feeling, such as glances, smiles, tone of voice, and body language that reveal the soul of another. The soul also is the source of intuition, judgment, taste, and conviction and is the overall evaluator of all perceptions. Soul is source of identity, of ‘who’ one is.”
– an excerpt from the book
Author Reputation Press is honored to publish “Freedom vs. Equality: The Structure and Morphology of Contemporary World Societies” by Christopher Lee Bowen. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
The narrative presented in “Freedom vs. Equality: The Structure and Morphology of Contemporary World Societies” by Christopher Lee Bowen is multifaceted, delving into societal organization and the implications of freedom and equality within various contexts.
Christopher Lee Bowen received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown School of Foreign Service and his graduate degree from the University of Minnesota, worked with the Defense Intelligence Agency, and attended the US Army Intelligence School, and the Army Language School studying Russian. He credits Caroll Quigley and Hannah Arendt as his academic mentors.
The book begins by examining how societies are structured and the influence of societal organization on individual identities. Bowen posits that individual personalities are significantly shaped by the societal frameworks in which they exist. This premise highlights the connection between collective structures and personal development, suggesting that an understanding of society’s morphology is essential for comprehending individual behaviors and ideologies.
Bowen further elaborates on geopolitical conflicts, particularly focusing on the Middle East and Islamic tribal societies. He argues that lasting peace is unattainable in these regions due to deep-rooted cultural and societal complexities. The author suggests that interventions, both humanitarian and military, lack sustainable benefits and fail to address the underlying issues, thus perpetuating cycles of violence and conflict.
The narrative also addresses the perceived decline of Russia and China, arguing that these nations pose no substantial long-term threat to the United States. Bowen attributes this decline to internal challenges and inefficiencies within their political and social systems, which he believes undermine their global standing. This assertion is tied into a broader analysis of modern geopolitical dynamics, where state strength is juxtaposed against historical and current sociopolitical issues.
In discussing the United States, Bowen identifies ongoing “culture wars” as symptomatic of historical contradictions inherent in American society. He asserts that these conflicts are reflective of a nation that grapples with its identity, often oscillating between ideals of freedom and equality. The author suggests that such conflicts arise not merely from surface-level disagreements but are deeply rooted in historical contexts and the societal fabric of America.
Bowen also explores the compatibility between Western civil society and Islamic and African tribal structures. He posits that fundamental differences in societal organization contribute to recurring conflicts and misunderstandings. His analysis suggests that an in-depth understanding of these cultural discrepancies is vital for any genuine attempt at fostering dialogue and addressing international tensions.
“Freedom vs. Equality: The Structure and Morphology of Contemporary World Societies” by Christopher Lee Bowen is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: