Philosophy For Our Times A world without values | Janne Teller, Dale Turner, Robin van den Akker, Isabel Hilton
8 snips
Jun 17, 2025 Janne Teller, a critically-acclaimed writer, challenges the notion of universal values, arguing for their pursuit despite societal divisions. Dale Turner, an associate professor, shares insights on Indigenous values and the complexities of engaging with dominant cultures, highlighting legal injustices faced by his community. Robin van den Akker analyzes values as social constructs and the rise of progressive populism, discussing the struggle for equity amid cultural conflicts. Together, they explore the need for a new dialogue that embraces diverse values in a polarized world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Dale Turner's Indigenous Legal Struggle
- Dale Turner shares his Indigenous background blending Anishinaabe and Western identities.
- He explains how Indigenous values were distorted in Canadian courts facing legal systems alien to their culture.
No True Universal Values
- Janne Teller argues universal values never truly existed; they were practical illusions for Western dominance.
- She also believes some values appear widely across cultures, like not killing or child abuse, to sustain societies.
Values as Political Social Constructs
- Robin van den Akker sees values as social constructs used politically to unite interest groups into historic blocs.
- He advocates for a progressive populism to create new universals inclusive of marginalized voices.