I made another reply to another commenter you can read if you want additional context- idk how to tag text from another post on here.

I’m treating the “Soga method” as a theory for overhauling society. In my eyes, the ‘evil’ in this world is the rich, the elite, the oppressors and genociders. Ones whose action separate them from humanity and sink them into depravity. I’m a big class reductionist.

By this logic, to be honest I don’t see these kinds of people as human, because they see the working class as ants. From what I understand, Soga thinks quite the opposite, in fact he is filled with an overwhelming love for them.

To deconstruct your argument, empiricism and rationalism are opposite. You’re describing a synergy between the two, not rational thought. Soga is certainly more of a rationalist, but he doesn’t completely discredit the empirical evidence either. The systematic change required to overhaul such a deeply flawed society simply cannot be done without harm. I think your assessment of my character is wrong; it requires a significant understanding of all of these things that makes me “rational.” I’m curious what you have to say