SaH0045 This strand of Semiotics and History considers the rise of capitalism in early modernism in terms of changes of political theology.

Oh, I meant to say “mercantilism”.

Okay, how about a label for whatever Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice and income taxes in twenty-first century Americahave in common?

Also, I should have also said, “political economy”, instead of “political theology”.

Be that as it may, please enjoy the following commentary on Eric Santner’s challenging book.

This strand starts with of Looking at Daniel Novotny’s Article (2016) Izquierdo and Universals (and appears in Razie Mah’s blog in May 7-1, 2026, for orientation, see Razie Mah’s blog for May 7, 2026).

As well as Looking at Eric Santner’s Book (2016) The Weight of All Flesh (appearing in Razie Mah’s Blog in June, 2026, go to month and scroll down).

SaH0046 For a full list of strands in the course on Semiotics and History, see Razie Mah’s blog for February 3, 2026.