Susan Neiman: "It's not about being pro-Israel or pro-Palestine, but pro-human rights"
Jan 22, 2024
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In this podcast, Susan Neiman discusses the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on leftist ideologies. She talks about the clash between tribalism and universalism, the complexities of Jewish identity, and the importance of advocating for universal human rights. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by the Jewish left post-war and debates the values at the International Court of Justice hearings.
Neiman emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human rights over being pro-Israel or pro-Palestine.
The podcast explores the tension between tribalist currents and universalist principles on the left following the Israel-Gaza war.
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Challenges Faced by the Left and Susan Neiman's Perspectives
Susan Neiman's insights highlight the challenges within the left, discussing the split following the Israel-Gaza war. She critiques the trend towards tribalism and the impact on universalist principles. Neiman encourages a return to core values of human rights advocacy, advocating for a balanced, pro-human rights stance amidst political complexities.
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has now passed the 100 day mark. On the 14 January Alona Ferber attended the Jewish Labour Movement conference, which happened to take place on the 100th day of the war. In this podcast she speaks with Susan Neiman, the American moral philosopher, about the splits this war has caused on the left and tensions she sees between tribalist currents on the left and universalist principles, which Neiman believes are the values of a true left.