
Downstream: Are We Living Through the End of an Empire? w/ Lea Ypi
Novara Media
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Law, Politics, and the Struggle for Justice
This chapter explores the historical ties between law and politics, emphasizing the impact of past social democratic movements on contemporary legal institutions. The speakers critique the left's excessive reliance on legal frameworks for justice without sufficient political engagement, while also addressing the threat nationalist sentiments pose to international legal agreements. Through historical reflections and discussions on the potential decline of modern civilization, the chapter connects past struggles with present challenges in human rights and societal stability.
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