The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD2) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Abstract When discussing the sociological imagination, it’s nearly impossible not to mention the pioneering concepts of Pierre Bourdieu. His theories revolving around social capital, habitus, and the power field not only advanced sociological discourse but also acted as a key to deciphering complex social structures. This essay…
The Impact of Historical Events on Societal Structures
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD1) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Throughout history, major events have played a significant role in shaping social structures and institutions. These events have had lasting effects on society, moulding the way people interact, organise, and govern themselves. By examining the impact of historical events on societal structures, we can better understand…
Book 9 : Imbroglio (The Morning of the Mogul – Part III: Dolce Vita)
In “Imbroglio,” which begins Part Three (Dolce Vita) of the Morning of the Mogul serialised novel, Bassam Bourasin (BB) learns how far could go the intelligence apparatus’ manipulation of people like him, as well as the nation’s political leaders and ordinary citizens’ aspirations. It turns out that those who wield power in the intelligence services…
Excerpt from “Imbroglio” (The Morning of the Mogul: Book 9)
Part III: Dolce Vita It must have been a bright morning, for I met Mrs Waterbird again in the lift. She arrived before me, and she was by herself. That was what I’d call a close encounter of the third kind! Why? Because of what occurred, or rather, what did not occur. – Morning, Mr…
Excerpt From Forthcoming Book 9 “The Morning of the Mogul”( serialised novel)
Book Nine (The Morning of the Mogul) will soon be released. This is Chapter III, as a gift to my readers. Enjoy! For those who want a discount, please, fill up the form at the end of this post. I’ll be in contact with you. Thank you! Throughout the afternoon, I waited in vain for…
On Science and Religion
Is it real that God exists, or are we just projecting our insecurities and fantasies onto Him? We talked previously about ideologies. Here is an opinion about Faith and Reason in science. There is a wide variety of narratives and frameworks from which to choose. Evidence gleaned from experiments is the fuel that propels science…
About Althusser and Third Text: Why Do Ideologies Motivate People To Become Subjects?
In conclusion, no other crazy person has done as much good for humanity as Louis Althusser has. There are two references to him as a professor in the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Louis Althusser was a French Marxist philosopher who developed a theory of ideology and its role in reproducing the relations of production. He argued that…
Varieties of Theatre and the Role They Play
I’ve been a theatregoer for a very long time. I began performing with a local Tunisian amateur theatrical group in high school. I’ve been on the road with them in Tunisia for a few plays. After that, I went to the Sorbonne in Paris and got a minor in theatre. As with my previous interests—music,…
Japanese Musical Theatre, or Noh
The Japanese musical play known as Nogaku (sometimes spelt Noh or No) originated in the fourteenth century. The Chinese Nuo Theatre, or Sarugaku, is where it all started. Noh performers and musicians never work together in rehearsal. They all work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to perfect the choreography, tunes, and dances. Traditional Noh Theatre…