Portraits of Liberty A Monument to Freedom of Speech: Havel's Place
Oct 2, 2023
This podcast celebrates Havel's Place, a symbol of open democratic debate and the Velvet Revolution. It explores the erosion of civil society under the communist regime, Vaclav Havel's philosophy of living in truth, and the importance of civil society in creating progress and good in society.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Historical Background of Gbaslav Havel
01:57 • 8min
The Erosion of Civil Society and the Tactics of the Post-Totalitarian Regime
10:23 • 3min
Living in Truth: Charter 77, the Velvet Revolution, and Havel's Presidency
13:27 • 3min
Exploring Havel's Monument and the Importance of Civil Society
16:07 • 2min