Why Theory The Beautiful Soul
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Nov 25, 2024 Explore Hegel's intriguing concept of the 'beautiful soul' and its relevance to today's political landscape. The hosts dissect the tension between morality and political action, arguing for a shift towards embracing moral imperfection. Delve into the morality of forgiveness in politics, where sometimes lies might serve a greater good. They tackle right-wing populism and leftist dissatisfaction, seeking deeper truths beyond mere factuality. Finally, cinematic analyses of 'Wings of Desire' and 'Manhunter' reveal profound insights into love and identity.
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The Beautiful Soul's Inaction
- The beautiful soul observes the world and believes in moral action but never acts.
- Their inaction stems from a desire to maintain purity, seeing all actions as impure.
Boycotts and the Beautiful Soul
- The beautiful soul can manifest in everyday situations, such as boycotting certain companies.
- This inaction often ignores systemic issues, focusing instead on individual consumer choices.
Engaging with the System
- True political action requires engaging with the system, even if it means being "dirtied" by it.
- Divesting from the system renders one politically irrelevant.
