

The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity
6 snips Nov 8, 2023
Professor Matthew McManus, Professor of Political Science, discusses the history of conservative thought, from Aristotle to the Enlightenment. They explore the influence of philosophy and religion on concepts of equality, the distinction between liberalism and socialism, and the impact of influential figures like Hegel and Dostoevsky. They also delve into the concerning trend of academic extremism and engage in a debate on Zionism and the Israeli government's relationships.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Analyzing the Ideas of the Political Right
02:45 • 13min
Origins of Human Equality in Western Civilization
15:22 • 3min
The Distinction Between Liberalism and Socialism
18:50 • 12min
Aristotle's Influence on Conservative Politics
30:58 • 15min
The Enlightenment and the Challenge to Hierarchical Systems
46:09 • 23min
Understanding Hegelian Philosophy and Critiquing the Teleological Vision of History
01:09:07 • 4min
Dostoevsky's Impact on Right-Wing Thought
01:12:43 • 34min
Unveiling the Disturbing Trend of Academic Extremism
01:46:40 • 15min
Debating Zionism, Using 'Apartheid' to Describe Israel, and Exploring the Complexity of the Issue
02:01:15 • 4min
Gratitude and Recognition
02:05:23 • 7min