HM6: Insurgent Universality
Historical Materialism Podcast
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The Abandonment of Traditional Beliefs and the Embrace of Modernity
This chapter discusses the abandonment of traditional beliefs and the embrace of the modern project, highlighting its rejection of the past and its impact on the left. It explores the criticisms of John Rawls and the concept of the veil of ignorance, questioning how individuals relate to their world. The chapter also raises the question of whether isms like socialism and communism emerge from modernity.
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