The Sacred Myths of Liberalism - Eric Kaufmann
TRIGGERnometry
Shift in Moral Authority and White Guilt
The sudden shift in moral authority from white America to black America in the mid-1960s, noted by Shelby Steele, led to a situation where white individuals started deferring to black individuals due to their moral authority. This shift negated the previous norm of black individuals deferring to white individuals. Steele argues that this change resulted in a societal focus on virtue signaling to prove one's moral legitimacy by being an ally to black people, rather than genuinely helping them. Additionally, the concept of white guilt, as highlighted by Steele, is not rooted in cultural Marxism but emerges from liberalism.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
