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Adam Hochschild on Our Obligation to the Common Good pt. 1

Nov 30, 2022

In this engaging conversation, Adam Hochschild, a celebrated author and historian known for his impactful works like King Leopold’s Ghost, discusses how history informs contemporary movements for change. He highlights the moral courage of abolitionists and the significance of collective activism in fighting injustice. Hochschild explores the parallels between Stoic virtues and the anti-slavery movement, emphasizing our responsibility to advocate for the common good. He also reflects on the powerful alliances in social change and the complexities of intergenerational relationships.

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Episode guests

Adam Hochschild

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

The Birth of an Abolitionist Movement

23min

The Courage to Confront Injustice: A Historical Perspective

4min

Echoes of Abolition: Collective Impact on History

10min

The Power of Alliances in Social Change

2min

The Value of Unity in Social Movements

3min

Legacy of Love and Justice

9min

Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma and Approval

5min

In the first of a two-part interview, Ryan speaks with one of the great non-fiction writers and historians of our time, Adam Hochschild, about how history can inform the push for change in the present, the civil rights trailblazers he examined in his book Bury the Chains (one of Ryan’s favorites), the links between the Stoic virtues and the United States’ anti-slavery movement, and more. Part two will be published on Saturday.

Adam Hochschild is an American author, journalist, historian, and lecturer. He has written 11 books, including the highly regarded and influential King Leopold’s Ghost. He has written for the New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic, Granta, the Times Literary Supplement, the New York Review of Books, the New York Times Magazine, and The Nation. He has received many awards for his writing, including the Duff Cooper Prize and the Mark Lynton History Award for King Leopold’s Ghost, and the California Book Awards Gold Medal and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for History for Bury the Chains. Adam graduated from Harvard in 1963, and he holds honorary degrees from Curry College and the University of St. Andrews.

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