Politics and Human Freedom (Part 3) - TBWJP057
Release Date: 10/20/2020
Politics and Human Freedom (Part 3) - TBWJP057
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This is the third installment in a series of episodes about human freedom. This podcast examines the role of politics in human freedom. Dr. Johnson argues that politics is the core of human survival. It is the essence of self-identity. Every human being must strategize to survive. Politics is the mechanism that enables the being to hide the self.
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The Coronavirus and Human Freedom (Part 2) - TBWJP056
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This podcast is the second installment in a series of episodes about freedom. This entry discusses the notion of human freedom in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic. In it, Dr. Johnson argues that the pandemic makes it indisputable that nobody is free in society. To learn more about human freedom, grab a copy of Dr. Johnson's recent book about the subject.
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Understanding Human Freedom (Part 1) - TBWJP055
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This podcast discusses the notion of human freedom. Dr. Johnson argues that there is no freedom to be had. Men live in a state of perpetual bondage. Freedom is a feel-good notion, which is nowhere tangible. To learn more about human freedom, grab a copy of Dr. Johnson's recent book about the subject.
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Comment lutter contre le racisme dans le monde - TBWJP053
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
Ce podcast souligne la nature conflictuelle du terme anti-racisme. Le Dr Ben Wood Johnson parle de la complexité de la notion de racisme. Il n'est pas facile de mettre une étiquette sur certains comportements, que certains pourraient considérer comme racistes. Il faut faire preuve de prudence. Le terme antiracisme est une distraction d'un problème grave dans la société américaine. Cela diminue l'importance d'une conversation sérieuse, que les Américains devraient avoir sur le racisme. Écoutons!
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The False Debate about Police Brutality and Racism - TBWJP054
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
After the death of an African American (George Floyd) by a Minneapolis Police Officer (Derrick Chauvin), there has been a debate about police brutality in America. In this podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson notes that brutality is the nature of the police itself. Police institutions are designed to be brutal. Police officers are trained to be brutal. Most often, Dr. Johnson argues, racism is not the cause of police brutality. Let us listen!
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Cómo luchar contra el racismo en el mundo - TBWJP052
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
Este podcast describe la naturaleza divisiva del término antirracismo. El Dr. Ben Wood Johnson habla sobre la complejidad de la noción de racismo. No es fácil poner una etiqueta a ciertas conductas, que algunas personas podrían considerar racistas. Hay una necesidad de precaución. El término antirracismo es una distracción de un problema grave en la sociedad estadounidense. Disminuye la importancia de una conversación seria, que los estadounidenses deberían tener sobre el racismo. ¡Escuchemos!
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Anti-Racism as a Divisive Rhetoric (Part Three) - TBWJP051
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This podcast outlines the divisive nature of the term anti-racism. Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about the complexity of the notion of racism. It is not easy to put a label on certain conducts, which some people might consider racist. There is a need for caution. The term antiracism is a distraction from a serious problem in American society. It diminishes the importance of a serious conversation, which Americans should have about racism. Let us listen!
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Anti-Fascism versus Anti-Racism (Part Two) - TBWJP050
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This podcast points out a difference between the term anti-racism and the term anti-fascism. Dr. Ben Wood Johnson talks about the need to be cautious when determining which conduct is which. He argues that anyone could be a racist. However, a fascist does not have to be a racist. Let us listen!
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The Fallacy of Anti-Racism (Part One) - TBWJP049
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
This podcast examines the dangerous nature of the term “Anti-racism.” Dr. Ben Wood Johnson discusses the implications of allowing individuals to become race vigilantes. He argues that racism is a serious issue. We should take it seriously. Let us listen!
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Stay-at-Home Orders and Civil Liberties - TBWJP048
The Ben Wood Johnson Podcast
In this podcast, Dr. Ben Wood Johnson discusses the implications of staying-at-home orders. He discusses the potential implications of government actions for civil liberties. Dr. Johnson argues that we must be cautious not to infringe on individual rights in the name of public safety. He points out that staying-at-home orders are not sustainable in the long run. Let us listen!
info_outlineThis is the third installment in a series of episodes about human freedom. This podcast examines the role of politics in human freedom. Dr. Johnson argues that politics is the core of human survival. It is the essence of self-identity. Every human being must strategize to survive. Politics is the mechanism that enables the being to hide the self.