We continue on the theme of freedom by discussing Martin Hägglund's case for 'democratic socialism'. In this episode, we leave the book itself to one side and attempt to "put the concepts to work".
We survey the many intelligent responses the book has generated and discuss what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Is 'secular faith' just a therapeutic ethos to do with caring about your loved ones?
What guarantees that we will use our free time appropriately? Why would we work freely for others?
How does Hägglund’s vision work on a global scale?
What kind of post-capitalist “state” does Hagglund actually propose?
Does Hägglund evade class struggle? Does he have any vision of agency?
