Parliamentarisms vs the “Tyranny of the Majority” and the Tai Ji Men Case
Parliamentarism is the worst form of government except for all the others. But it may degrade into tyranny of the majority as the Tai Ji Men case shows all too well. by Marco Respinti* *A paper presented at the webinar “How an Effective Democracy Can Protect Religious...
Transition to Democracy and Religion: The Bitter-Sweet Experiences of South Africa and Taiwan
Both countries experienced a difficult transition to democracy. In both countries, guaranteeing a real freedom of religion or belief proved to be problematic. by Palesa Hloele* *A paper presented at the webinar “How an Effective Democracy Can Protect Religious Liberty...
The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Taiwan: Science Without Conscience?
As a patent attorney, the author understands the need for private and public integrity and for putting together science and conscience. It did not happen in the Tai Ji Men case. by Daniel Y.C. Lee* *A paper presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of East Asian...
Taiwan’s Tax Problems, Spiritual Movements, and the Role of Conscience
Taiwan’s economic development finds an obstacle in its idiosyncratic tax system, which also affected spiritual movements, including Tai Ji Men. by Juselia S.F. Lin* *A paper presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of East Asian Society for the Scientific Study...