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SaH0045 This strand of Semiotics and History<\/em> considers the rise of capitalism in early modernism in terms of changes of political theology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, I meant to say “mercantilism”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, how about a label for whatever Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice<\/em> and income taxes in twenty-first century America<\/em>have in common?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, I should have also said, “political economy”, instead of “political theology”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be that as it may, please enjoy the following commentary on Eric Santner’s challenging book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

SaH0046 For a full list of strands in the course on Semiotics and History,<\/em> see Razie Mah’s blog for February 3, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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”. 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