It’s Critical the West Recovers Its Self-belief | Op-ed
March 25, 2021
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as posted by the channelNew fangled Western ideologies, namely postmodernism, critical theory and identity politics, not only undermine the achievements of the Western tradition but also reject science, reason and the pillars of post-Enlightenment Western democracy.
John reads his op-ed published in @theaustralian, reflecting on his recent interview with Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay. John speaks to critical theory and the dangers it poses to our society and younger generations.
He concludes on a hopeful note: "A correct understanding of Western civilisation shows our history to be flawed but hopeful and far from irredeemable, contrary to what critical theory and identity politics would assert."
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#WesternCivilization #Postmodernism #CriticalTheory #IdentityPolitics #CynicalTheories
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