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455. The Devil and Karl Marx | Dr. Paul Kengor

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Revolutionary Ideals and Moral Dilemmas

This chapter examines the fascination with revolutionary figures and their ideologies, scrutinizing the unintended consequences of radical protest actions such as statue destruction. It explores the philosophical implications of communism, power, and morality, contrasting it with the tenets of Christianity amid discussions on human nature and the failures of materialism. The speakers invoke historical critiques from figures like Dostoevsky to highlight the deeper complexities of striving for a utopian society beyond mere economic considerations.

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