RevDem Podcast The Freedom to Stay: Eva von Redecker on Positive Ecological Freedom and the Need for a New Temporal Literacy
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Sep 4, 2023 
Eva von Redecker, a critical theorist and feminist philosopher, introduces her groundbreaking notion of 'bleibefreiheit' or the 'freedom to stay,' focusing on freedom through the lens of time rather than space. She critiques traditional views of freedom, highlighting the importance of interconnectedness and community in achieving true liberation. The conversation also emphasizes the vital role of soil health for human sustainability and advocates for a responsible approach to ecological issues through collective agency and democratic resource management.
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Freedom as Temporal, Not Spatial
- Freedom is commonly seen in spatial terms, as leeway or space to move.
- Eva von Redecker suggests thinking of freedom temporally, as having and sustaining time.
Critique of Negative Liberty
- Negative liberty neglects how liberal freedom harbors inherent destructive property logics.
- These logics underpin threats like fascism by permitting the abuse of property and others' freedoms.
Born Unfree, Not Alone
- We are born unfree but in relation with others who help realize our freedom.
- Freedom is an ongoing mutual process, not a static granted status at birth.
