Episode
#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
59:08
Published: Sat May 16 2020
Description
Stephen Hicks is a Professor at Rockford University and an author. Socialism & Postmodernism are terms thrown around a lot but I don't really understand what they are. Thankfully Stephen does. Expect to learn a great primer on the foundational principles underpinning socialism and post modernism, how these movements came about, whether socialism can work in modern society, whether postmodernism came about because of the failings of socialism and much more... Sponsor: Listen to Zion Radio's episode with Peter Marks - https://podlink.to/ZionRadio0016 Extra Stuff: Buy Explaining Postmodernism - https://amzn.to/2YYmXtB Buy Liberalism Pro & Con - https://amzn.to/2T1Dfy3 Follow Stephen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SRCHicks Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Stephen Hicks explains the beliefs and origins of postmodernism and socialism, challenging common misconceptions around these ideologies.
00:00 - 01:35 (01:35)
Summary
Stephen Hicks explains the beliefs and origins of postmodernism and socialism, challenging common misconceptions around these ideologies.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
Historians and philosophers struggle to accurately define concepts of the past due to the vast array of variations and elements involved, such as liberalism or conservatism, religion, and leisure industries.
01:35 - 06:05 (04:30)
Summary
Historians and philosophers struggle to accurately define concepts of the past due to the vast array of variations and elements involved, such as liberalism or conservatism, religion, and leisure industries.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
The postmodern movement rejects the values of the modern world, such as individualism, science, technology, freedom, and the market.
06:05 - 14:21 (08:16)
Summary
The postmodern movement rejects the values of the modern world, such as individualism, science, technology, freedom, and the market. Instead, they seek to replace these values with something else.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
The stigma surrounding socialism has largely been due to the history of authoritarianism and sloppy executions of socialist ideals.
14:21 - 20:58 (06:37)
Summary
The stigma surrounding socialism has largely been due to the history of authoritarianism and sloppy executions of socialist ideals. Western nations' individualistic and capitalist values also contribute to the negative perception of socialism.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
Socialism tends to have an appeal for younger and uninformed people due to idealism and lack of knowledge about history and politics.
20:58 - 28:26 (07:28)
Summary
Socialism tends to have an appeal for younger and uninformed people due to idealism and lack of knowledge about history and politics. However, it's crucial to educate oneself in order to exercise the right to vote responsibly.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the importance of liberalism, allowing individuals and groups to have their own opinions and freedom, while accepting the opinions and dissenters of others.
28:26 - 39:43 (11:17)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of liberalism, allowing individuals and groups to have their own opinions and freedom, while accepting the opinions and dissenters of others. The speakers mention how a meritocracy allows people to vote with their actions and money.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker draws an analogy between religion and socialism and explains that while some individuals will double down on a theory that is clearly failing, others will recognize the bad track record of socialism and the inadequacy of its intellectual strategies.
39:44 - 47:04 (07:20)
Summary
The speaker draws an analogy between religion and socialism and explains that while some individuals will double down on a theory that is clearly failing, others will recognize the bad track record of socialism and the inadequacy of its intellectual strategies.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker questions whether people who are able to create entire intellectual and political arenas of thought that have generational effects should be allowed to wield so much power.
47:04 - 52:59 (05:55)
Summary
The speaker questions whether people who are able to create entire intellectual and political arenas of thought that have generational effects should be allowed to wield so much power. He underscores the importance of being intellectually honest and following evidence and trains of logic while questioning one's own cognitive biases.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
Understanding political ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and libertarianism requires recognition of the complex arguments made by influential thinkers like Marx, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Heidegger.
52:59 - 58:18 (05:18)
Summary
Understanding political ideologies like liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and libertarianism requires recognition of the complex arguments made by influential thinkers like Marx, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Heidegger. It is important to be intellectually humble and recognize the potential for mistakes in one's own thinking.
Episode#171 - Stephen Hicks - Socialism & Postmodernism For Dummies
PodcastModern Wisdom
Stephen Warley discusses the future of work, his views on passion versus purpose, and how he has created a successful career on his own terms.
58:18 - 58:54 (00:36)
Summary
Stephen Warley discusses the future of work, his views on passion versus purpose, and how he has created a successful career on his own terms.