Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics

Is Equality Natural?

Oct 22, 2021
Exploring the concept of equality in different societies throughout history, discussing various tribes and their beliefs and practices regarding equality. Also touches on the transition from hunter-gatherer communities to civilizations and the philosophical perspectives of John Locke, Hobbes, and Prudeon. It examines how the majority uses cultural tools to keep the powerful in check, the effects of status on conversations and the detrimental effects of inequality.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Universal Quest for Egalitarianism
04:04 • 3min
3
Exploring Equality in Different Societies
06:42 • 9min
4
The Power of the Majority and Cultural Tools for Checking Power
15:51 • 3min
5
The Effects of Status and Stress on Conversations and Equality
18:45 • 3min