Peter Robinson Unbridled Finding Truth and Friendship in Divided Times - Cornel West & Robert George
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Oct 15, 2025 
Cornel West, a renowned philosopher and public intellectual, and Robert George, a legal scholar and political philosopher, explore their unexpected friendship despite deep ideological differences. They discuss their new book, Truth Matters, focusing on shared truth-seeking in a divided world. Themes include their views on grace, the role of theology in academia, and the state of liberal arts education. They also examine challenging topics like racial justice and the sanctity of life, weaving in personal anecdotes and insights on the power of music in shaping identity.
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Shared Truth-Seeking Over Agreement
- Robert George says their bond is built on a shared commitment to seeking truth, not policy agreement.
- They test and challenge each other to get closer to truth despite human fallibility.
Truth Requires Character And Humility
- Cornel West ties truth to Christian notions of the ground of being and character like integrity and courage.
- He insists humans can pursue truth through humility and self-interrogation while never fully possessing Truth.
Philosophy And Faith Shape Their Inquiry
- Both approach issues from a Christian perspective while engaging diverse traditions and methods.
- Robert George frames truth as being in touch with reality via reason and freedom, aligned with natural law.
