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> West is not a geography, it's a state of mind (and a history). All I can collect from your comment is that what defines West is capitalist economy (which is

by gkya 8y ago

> West is not a geography, it's a state of mind (and a history). All I can collect from your comment is that what defines West is capitalist economy (which is not a bad thing per se) and a vague self referential form of identity that blends money and religion. UK voted to leave EU et al, and even though they wont really be leaving in a literal sense of the word, does their having preferred to leave not make them also leave the "state of mind" you mention? Is the UK thus less "Western" now?

coldtea 8y ago
>All I can collect from your comment is that what defines West is capitalist economy (which is not a bad thing per se) and a vague self referential form of identity that blends money and religion. Well, we've mentioned Economy, religion, culture -- what else do you think should have been included and is missing? It's like saying all that defines a chair is shape, size and its use (for sitting).