Jeffrey E. Paul: U.S. Stands on Cusp of Fascistic Autocracy
Mar 21, 2024
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Discussion on the historical roots of US moving towards a 'fascistic autocracy', the influence of German academic ideologies, warnings against fascism in the US, evolving political labels, proposed universal sales tax for tax reform, and exploration of America's civil war threats.
The historical influence of 19th-century German academia has shaped a left-leaning ideological dominance in US higher education.
The importation of autocratic ideologies from German academia has homogenized political perspectives within American universities.
Deep dives
Challenges in Higher Education
The podcast episode delves into the challenges within higher education, highlighting the ideological skew observed among faculty members towards left-leaning views. It traces the history of this ideological dominance back to the 19th century German academia, impacting various disciplines and shaping academic discourse. The discussion emphasizes the impact of this dominance on shaping political views and discourse within educational institutions.
Autocratic Ideologies in Academia
The episode explores how the academic environment has been influenced by autocratic ideologies rooted in German academia, leading to a shift in political perspectives among faculty members. This shift is attributed to the importation of German academic views by American scholars trained in Germany, perpetuating a singular ideological narrative within universities. The conversation raises concerns about the portrayal of right-leaning perspectives in academia and the homogenization of political thought within educational institutions.
Impact of Academic Ideologies on Society
The podcast delves into the societal implications of academic ideologies, particularly in shaping political beliefs and societal structures. The adoption of autocratic ideologies in academia, influenced by German academic traditions, has contributed to a political climate that prioritizes control and regulation over individual rights and liberties. The discussion highlights how these ideologies seep into societal structures, media, and political dynamics, impacting decision-making processes and policy formulation.
Call for a New Taxation Model
The episode concludes with a recommendation for a novel taxation model as a solution to address the financial disparities perpetuated by the current tax system. The proposal advocates for a universal sales tax as an alternative to the progressive income tax, aiming to reduce financial dependency on government provisions and create a more equitable tax structure. The discussion underscores the economic implications of taxation policies in shaping societal dynamics and individual financial independence.
Jeffrey E. Paul discusses the deep history, roots, and trajectory of how it came to be that the United States is now on the verge of becoming a "fascistic autocracy" and one-party state. The origins emanate from 19th century Germany and its autocratic collectivist mindset which permeated American academia and government in the late 1800s. These German authoritarian ideologues were the same who later went on to mentor Hitler and the Nazi regime. The clock is fast running out on the American experiment.
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About Jeffrey E. Paul
JEFFREY E. PAUL is a research professor in the Social Philosophy Center of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. He was previously a research professor at the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom at the University of Arizona. Paul is professor emeritus at Bowling Green State University, where he played a pivotal role in the original founding of the Social Philosophy and Policy Center and was its Associate Director. He is also an executive editor of the journal Social Philosophy and Policy, published by Cambridge University Press, which has the largest circulation of any philosophy journal in the United States, Great Britain, or Canada. Paul has been a visiting scholar at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. He has published many essays in major philosophy journals and edited many philosophical collections, including Reading Nozick and Labor Law and the Employment Market.
*Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
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