The Sean McDowell Show Is “The Woke Right” Even a Real Thing?
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Jan 13, 2026 Corey Miller, an author and scholar focused on philosophy of religion and cultural critique, joins to explore the contentious concept of a 'woke right.' He argues that university ideologies shape cultural movements and shares insights from his academic journey confronting radical ideas. Corey reveals the philosophical underpinnings of wokeism and its distinction from right-wing identity politics. He warns against mislabeling, emphasizing the importance of accurate terminology in understanding modern ideological battles.
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Odd Allies On A Campus Tour
- Corey describes teaming with atheist Peter Boghossian on a campus speaking tour about viewpoint diversity.
- Their events struggled as their usual allies refused to attend and COVID then halted plans.
Campus Tensions Before The Revolution
- Miller recounts touring universities where events were canceled and opponents threatened, noting campus tensions before COVID and George Floyd unrest.
- He describes the moment as a turning point that exposed rising campus radicalism.
Woke As A Three-Part Worldview
- Woke ideology can be mapped to metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics: D (metaphysic), I (epistemology), E (ethic).
- That layered view clarifies why the label 'woke' carries philosophical commitments.
