Really True Fiction28 Jul 2021

Ep. 16 - The Open Society And Its Enemies - Pt. 4

Here is the conclusion of my four part series on the book The Open Society And Its Enemies by Karl Popper. This episode finishes up Popper's observations on Marx as well as his general overview on how we should best think about history. In this episode I discuss Popper's thoughts on:

- How upon success revolutionary leaders become the new ruling class - and how there are many different classes; not just two.

- How modern democracies are not what Marx knew as capitalism - political intervention as a less sexy but also less violent reform instead of revolution

- The impoverished conception of Marx's practical program

- Violence ended the exact moment it is not needed is the point of revolution

- The Left Wings ambivalence and ambiguity toward violence is something to be suspicious of - equality or table turning?

- The working class are realists and Marx had a lack of imagination in regards to Capitalism - the world today doesn't mean the world forever

- We can use our thoughts to change our environment - the ethos of The Liberal Soul is about reflection and being able to change your mind

- Honesty is making sure other people know what you mean by your words - traditions need to be analyzed before celebrated

- Rationalism vs Irrationalism

- Equality before the law - not a fact but a political demand based on a moral decision

- One can only learn if you take others seriously

Thank you once again for listening to The Liberal Soul. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe and leave a rating or review.

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