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The Alisa Childers Podcast

#229 Don’t be Wimpy, Weak, and Woke, with John Cooper

Jan 21, 2024
01:01:26

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Quick takeaways

  • The philosophy of Hegel and Gnosticism have influenced the pursuit of utopia and the belief in the perfecting of humanity through hidden knowledge and embracing contradiction.
  • The use of dialectics, as discussed by Hegel, can lead to contradictory beliefs and confusion in various aspects of society, including politics, social issues, and religion.

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Hegelian philosophy and the pursuit of utopia

Hegel's philosophy, rooted in the idea that God needs creation to know himself, forms the foundation of the pursuit of utopia. According to Hegel, God emanates a projection of himself through creation, and as creation evolves, so does God. This belief in the perfecting of humanity and the world has influenced movements like Marxism, which seeks a revolution against the oppressors to bring about a celestial kingdom on earth.

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