The motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or “Unity in Diversity,” has become part and parcel of the Indonesian state. The motto, being derived from the ancient poem Kakawin Sutasoma, written by Mpu Tantular in the 14th century Majapahit, not only describes a condition of tolerance, but also of that of fusion, the creation of a new […]
From absolute monarchy to the concept of the social contract, Thomas Hobbes has always been remembered for his immense work in the study of politics. Being heavily influenced by Francis Bacon, Thomas Hobbes was among the early pioneers of empiricism. Stemming out from the Machiavellian philosophy that Bacon describes as “…write what men do, and […]