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Susan Neiman: "It's not about being pro-Israel or pro-Palestine, but pro-human rights"

Jan 22, 2024

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.

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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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Introduction

3min

Exploring the Universalist Jewish Tradition and the Jewish Left's Challenges

5min

Exploring Jewish Identity and Advocating for Universal Human Rights

2min

Debating Universalist Values and Tribal Perspectives at the International Court of Justice Hearings

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Exploring the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Challenges for the Left

7min

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.

Read Susan Neiman's essay: The universalist tradition has been forgotten, the Enlightenment betrayed

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