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Welcome to the Gender Wars, Dr. Gary Francione!

Jan 28, 2024
Dr. Gary Francione, legal scholar, philosopher, vegan, and animal rights activist, joins as a guest. Topics include Equality Claims vs Belief Claims, old-school transsexuals, admitting you’re wrong, Andrea Dworkin, nonviolence, intersectionality, and principles of a liberal society. Can we police fetishes? Who’s Afraid of Kathleen Stock? Are vegans extra crazy? Does Corinna not want to be a Good Person? Despite disagreements, Dr. Francione offers thought-provoking insights.
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Quick takeaways

  • Progressives often unintentionally cause harm in their pursuit of the greater good due to a lack of awareness of unintended consequences.
  • Respecting equality claims while recognizing the right for individuals to hold their own beliefs is crucial in balancing belief claims and equality claims.

Deep dives

Progressives and unintended consequences

Progressives are individuals who consciously strive to be good people and act according to their understanding of what is good. However, they often lack an awareness of unintended consequences, which can lead them to cause unintentional harm in their pursuit of the greater good.

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