Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics
The First Critics of Modern Life
Nov 22, 2023
The podcast discusses the first critics of modern life during the 18th and 19th centuries. It explores concerns about factories, pollution, capitalism, and modernity. It also examines perspectives on usefulness and utility, the limits on rights during the Industrial Revolution, and the synthesis of nature and civilization.
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- Historical critics recognized the benefits of modernization but also raised concerns about issues like inequality, isolation, stress, and environmental degradation.
- The one-dimensional pursuit of utility in modern life sacrifices elements like play, whimsy, creativity, and spirituality, leaving a gap in people's lives.
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The Complexity of Modernity
Modernity is a complex concept encompassing science, technology, urbanization, and industrialization. It allows us to analyze our present, question our beliefs, and denormalize what is considered normal.
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