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Identity Politics and the Ascent toward Comprehensive Empathy (Anthropologic Pedagogy)
Intellectual historians of Australia, the questions and answers section ties everything together in the attached essay of the Dynamic of Cognition and Spiral Historiography. Identity Politics and the Ascent toward Comprehensive Empathy (Anthropologic Pedagogy) This essay explores the proposition that “Identity Politics is Personal,” an argument developed by Dave Andrews which…
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Charles Ringma: Comprehensively Christian Historiography and the Philosophy of Charles Ringma (HAPI Past Series)
Series Abstract: For the past few years, I have been researching and writing about the defuncted Department of History, University of Queensland, 1911-2000. It will take a few more years before a tome on the subject may be published. In the meantime, it has occurred to me to write up on the past academics of…
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Geoffrey Bolton. Comprehensive Historiography
Geoffrey Bolton: Comprehensive Historiography and the Philosophy of Geoffrey Bolton (HAPI Past Series) Series Abstract: For the past few years, I have been researching and writing about the defuncted Department of History, University of Queensland, 1911-2000. It will take a few more years before a tome on the subject may be published.…
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Socialist Historiography and the Philosophy of ‘Ray Evans’ HAPI Past Series
https://www.academia.edu/164902737/Socialist_Historiography_and_the_Philosophy_of_Ray_Evans_HAPI_Past_Series Dr Neville Buch ABN: 86703686642 Abstract This essay examines the historiographical legacy of Raymond Evans, a transformative figure within the University of Queensland’s School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry (HAPI). Evans’ career, spanning from the 1960s to his retirement as Associate Professor in 2002, is defined by a radical…
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Buch, Neville (2025). The Fortress of Hubris. Arrogance in Cultural Warfare, Unnderworld 2(11) 50-3
The Fortress of Hubris. Arrogance in Cultural Warfare Unnderworld 2(11) 50-3 Abstract This essay examines the arrogance inherent in contemporary cultural warfare, specifically through the lens of the frequent confusion between Christian Progressivism and Christian Realism. Drawing on source material from the Sea of Faith debates and Dr. Neville Buch’s Dynamic of Cognition (DoC) framework, the…
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The Humanistic Ascent. Reclaiming Dignity in Australian Higher Education
25 February 2026 Dr Neville Buch (ABN 86703686642) Scholar, Principal Researcher, Team Leader, Management Institute for Contributory Economy Business Office 18 Callendar Street, Sunnybank Hills 4109 AUSTRALIA cc. Drs. Michael Mackin and Neil Peach, Directors, Management Institute for Contributory Economy Dear “university friends”, I have a message that must…
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As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus
As I Stand Mildly Crucified: Life of Jesus Abstract This essay presents a philosophical plea constructed through the “historical-critical” lens of David Strauss’ Life of Jesus, advocating for the professional employment of Dr. Neville Buch. It argues that just as Strauss sought to strip away the “mythical” layers of the New…
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Christian Progressivism and Christian Realism, and the arrogant stupidity of cultural warfare
There is a great arrogance in Cultural Warrior arguments. One such argument is a confusion between Christian Progressivism and Christian Realism. In a recent “debate” of the Sea of Faith in Australia, my attempt to defend Christian Progressivism was meet with an arrogant dismissal. I cite Steven Higson in fairness, and hold no…
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Tackling Propaganda: How legitimate advocates for change can challenge opposing institutions known to use propaganda
Abstract Legitimate advocates for social change often face institutions that maintain the status quo through “institutional bullshit” and sophisticated propaganda designed to enforce orthopraxy (uniform action) rather than genuine belief. Drawing on the analysis of Joshua Kyle T. Rovero, change is not merely a political event but a universal mode of disclosure that redefines a…
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Tackling Australian Historical Ignorance Head-On
Said in a tradition of Australian politicians. I was thinking this morning would Australians talk of “defending the constitution”. Would they know what they were defending? Certainly, defending the Australian constitution is not defending gun rights, nor free speech, nor “inalienable rights”. If we were to defend the Australian constitution, then there…