

006 - Hegel and Dr. Martin Luther King
Jul 6, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King delves into how he applied Hegel's concepts in civil rights activism, discussing resolution of opposing forces, identity, and social change. The episode explores King's simplified adaptation of Hegelian ideas for strategic civil disobedience, his emphasis on identity indifference, and his interpretation of Hegel's concept of absolute reality in the context of the civil rights movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Hegel's Influence on Martin Luther King's Civil Disobedience Movement
03:59 • 3min
Exploring Identity Indifference in Hegelian Philosophy through MLK's Insight
07:17 • 2min
Exploring Hegel's Absolute Reality Through Martin Luther King's Interpretation
09:29 • 3min
Hegel's Concept of Self-Consciousness and the Influence on Civil Rights Movement
12:26 • 7min