Robinson's Podcast 233 - Judith Butler: Trump & Harris | Israel & Palestine | Sex & Gender
25 snips
Nov 3, 2024 Judith Butler, a Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley and a pioneer in gender theory, dives deep into contemporary issues. She discusses her upcoming book, "Who’s Afraid of Gender?", exploring the intricate dynamics of sex and gender. The conversation also delves into the political landscape of the 2024 election, focusing on candidates Trump and Harris. Additionally, Butler tackles the complex relationship between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, questioning prevalent narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advocating for equality and self-determination.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
The Right-Wing Thrill of Falsehoods
- People support Trump despite knowing his lies because they thrill at his freedom to defy reason.
- This "right-wing thrill" embraces irrationality and hatred as a misguided form of liberation.
Judith Butler's Philosophical Start
- Judith Butler's entry into philosophy began after a synagogue incident and tutoring with her rabbi.
- Her studies included existential theology and reasons behind Spinoza's excommunication, leading to university philosophy classes.
Blurring Philosophy's Divide
- The analytic-continental philosophy divide is less rigid than once thought, with significant crossover especially in applied ethics.
- Philosophers can read figures like Hegel or Freud using either framework depending on approach.