Also, I don't just mean they are reactionary in certain area or in their personal life (Like Aristotle was important for biology despite being an apologies for slavery)?

I mean worth looking into their thinking precisely in areas where they're reactionary.

Possible suggestions (not saying they're justified) that I expect people would put forward include:

  • Carl Scmitt
  • Heidegger
    • StalinForTime [comrade/them]
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      2 years ago

      I find Kissinger's thought on his own experiences and lessons from geopolitics, statecraft and strategy to be very interesting.

      I don't think he really understands China per se as a country, culture and civilization.

      That actually goes for other cultures in general. I found 'On World Order' to be very underwhelming. He's extremely reductionist there imo.