Evangelization & Culture Podcast Václav Havel & The Power of the Powerless w/ Flagg Taylor
May 28, 2024
Join Professor Flagg Taylor as he delves into Václav Havel's powerful essays that challenged Communist oppression. Explore the evolution of totalitarian societies and the importance of dissent in resisting oppressive regimes. Unpack the nuances of authoritarian vs totalitarian regimes and the risks of conformity and dissent in such systems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Journey to Understanding Totalitarianism
01:48 • 8min
The Political Evolution of Václav Havel
09:33 • 29min
Reconstructing Dissent: The Parallel Polis
38:19 • 23min
The Evolution of Totalitarian Societies
01:01:13 • 9min
Resilience Amidst Totalitarianism
01:10:39 • 19min
Exploring Dissidence and Totalitarianism
01:29:19 • 3min
Exploring Totalitarian Regimes and the Power of Dissent
01:31:56 • 4min