What American Freedom REALLY Meant On National TV in 1962
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- The presenter in this 1962 TV educational program titled “Self Encounter: A Study Of Existentialism" is Hazel Barnes. The series looked at the meaning of freedom and ran for 10 weeks on national public television. Barnes was an American philosopher & author. She was best known for her popularization of existentialism in America. She translated the works of Jean-Paul Sartre.
Barnes recounts in her autobiography taking on the translation of Being and Nothingness. "I was quite casual about it all", she writes, "never asking myself whether with only three years of badly taught high school French and a bare minimum of background in philosophy, I was qualified to do the task of looking at freedom."
Hazel Barnes was born on August 16, 1915, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA. She played a significant role in introducing and popularizing existentialist philosophy, particularly the works of Jean-Paul Sartre, to English-speaking audiences. Her translations of Sartre's writings, including "Being and Nothingness," "Existentialism is a Humanism," and "No Exit," made these complex philosophical works more accessible to English-speaking readers.
Barnes was influenced by existentialist philosophy and shared some of its core ideas which she shared in the TV program. Existentialism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility. Existentialists argue that individuals define their own essence through their actions and choices rather than relying on pre-existing meanings or values.
Barnes also contributed to feminist thought, particularly in her later works. She explored the intersection of existentialism and feminism, examining the role of women in existentialist philosophy and society.
Hazel Barnes's work in translating and interpreting Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophy played a crucial role in introducing existentialism to English-speaking audiences and contributing to the understanding of existentialist thought in the mid-20th century.
Sartre is considered one of the leading existentialist philosophers. Existentialism is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the individual's freedom, choice, and responsibility in creating their own meaning in a seemingly indifferent or absurd world. Existentialists argue that existence precedes essence, meaning that individuals exist first and then define themselves through their choices and actions.
Sartre famously asserted that "existence precedes essence." He argued that human beings are condemned to be free, which means that they are responsible for creating their own values and purposes in life. This freedom can be both liberating and anxiety-inducing, as individuals must make choices without relying on pre-established moral or societal guidelines.
Sartre introduced the concept of "bad faith" in his philosophy. Bad faith occurs when individuals deny their own freedom and responsibility by conforming to societal norms and roles without questioning them. It involves self-deception and avoiding the anxiety that comes with true existential freedom.
Sartre emphasized the importance of authenticity, which involves fully embracing one's freedom and taking responsibility for one's choices. Authentic individuals are aware of their freedom and act in accordance with their own values and beliefs, rather than conforming to external pressures.
Sartre expressed many of his philosophical ideas through his literary works, including novels, plays, and essays. His most famous literary work, "Being and Nothingness" is a foundational text in existentialist philosophy.
Sartre's philosophy often explored the human condition, including themes of alienation, meaninglessness, and the struggle for individuality in a world devoid of inherent meaning.
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1962, I was living with my older brother. He was finishing graduate school. He was going to be a sociologist. He was going to change the world. He got his degree and began his career. In 1969, He left America and moved his family up to Canada. I joined the U.S. Army and went overseas. Those were some crazy days.
She's right to the extent that 62 years later, freedom in America means a couch, a TV, control of the remote, and submission, immersion in the message as projected.
shes not right and people are far freer today than in 1962 lol she was trying to chalk issues up of that era to psychology and what people see and hear. I mean can you imagine living by laws and social standards of 1962? lol You would be pretty far from free and you would NOT be doing a lot of things you do daily today. I think most people today view freedom as far as what they want, what they enjoy. Real freedom is people being free to do all the things you hate and you dont enjoy.. That means freedom..
I was born in the early sixties, and I don't feel I am freer today. Quite the reverse.
@@VolkXue my point is that today people don't know where we are in the constant tug between people controlling government versus government controlling people, paraphrasing Ronald Reagan on this subject. Not only is the perspective missing today, but people are fine with, even welcoming the surveillance, CBDC, and drive to what Orwell aptly describes in '1984'.
As far as the monologue, she was a bit tedious but interesting to hear the psychobabble from '62. I was ten in '62 so it was a throwback to a time I can remember, the 3rd grade, but I sure never caught that clip back then.
@@clearday9525 in all real ways you're more free today.. Corporations are less free and they have managed to sell a lot of you on some wacko ideas so you will stand up for deregulation and them having more freedom to run you over. In your life though? You cant name a way you're not factually more free today lol
@@clearday9525Roger that. I was born in '64. We have much less freedom today.
American dream:
1800s--agrarian farm life
1900--industrial life
2000--capitalist life
Today: pharma
Better living through chemistry
1600 feudalism. 1700 capitalism.1800s capitalism. 1900s capitalism. 2000s capitalism.
Liberty and capitalism are twins.
@@action2news256 1. Move to a new territory
2. Locate food
3. Locate vocation
4. Fine tune stable living
@@GallumA No, liberty and mutualism as proposed by Lysander Spooner are twins. Capitalism is a way of enslaving most people and FOOLING them that they are free. Capitalism is just a smarter form (for the rich and powerful) of feudalism.
Big pharma is medicating young children in the foster care system. Those meds are tied to a diagnosis and perhaps increasing funding for the organization’s getting the funding. There is no education about NUTRITION for those developing brains.
Self-Encounter is one of many amazing treasures on TH-cam. This is the first time I’ve seen it promoted - thanks for that.
Hazel Barnes credential is impressive, she brings up several excellent points in her opening speech. I agree with the thought that each of us has to come to our own conclusion what freedom is and what freedom mean. Thanks, David, for another thought-provoking film clip. 😊🧡
The write up was a great read as well as you commentary 💖🌞✨
@@MGMG-lc2fe Thanks you MG 😊✌🧡
This video really made me appreciate my parents for some reason❤
@MicahScottPnD... What Hazel Barnes had to say in this program is thought provoking. Have a good one Micah.😊🧡✌
Dear Mr Hoffman my friend, you always provide such thought provoking info. I am so grateful to you for sharing and for being you.🎉❤
Very timely and helpful, thanks ❤
It's all BS MADE UP CRAP
I returned to college in my 50s it seemed to me that a collegiate discussion of philosophy is really wrapped up in a similar structure . I tried to challenge the form of philosophical speak. Always loved the thought of using mixed mediums to explain things. A play could say more than a limit placed by a theme. Was this staged just for this document ? Dude the things you must have seen that never hit a screen. ❤✌️😎
The 1611 King James Bible works just fine.
What an incredible and wise woman. I've never met one like her in real everyday life.
Very interesting and I’m sad to say I never remember studying this woman
I hadn't heard of her before seeing clips from this on this channel. Very interesting. ✌️
She reminds me of some college professors I had who left me confused by learning about Thoreau or Emerson, ideologies and theologies. Of freedom, did I really want to tell me how to think? To me that wouldn't be freedom but absolute confusion.. I do know that your subconscience is much stronger than your conscieneness. I can dredge up things from my past but mostly supress them and why? I know about my past and by the time I was twelve, I'd lived in nine places. Too negative. I find this woman's thoughts based on Satre's theology is semi- frightening. We all know our past shapes us but it's how we handle the present. The best advice I ever got was from my former female doctor who was very revered in my town: She said "You can make a fist until it hurts but who is making that fist? You are and you can let it go by stopping." Thank you David for this post.❤
I've read philosophy books, including, I think, Being and Nothingness, but it was a long time ago. I take a more nuanced stance, in that I believe both existentialist and deterministic beliefs have things to offer individuals. I believe in a higher power, and the unconscious, but I believe we can determine our own lives and overcome our pasts. This is one of those discussions you can finish in a few minutes or even hours.
Thanks, David. ❤️
The 1612 King James Bible works just fine.
Oops, I meant to say *...you CAN'T finish in a few minutes..."
@@StephanieJeanneThis was articulately accurate, and I absolutely agree Ms. Stephanie 💖🌞 ✨
@@MGMG-lc2fe Thanks, MG. I'm glad we are of like minds.☺💜
Individual concepts of freedom were a privilege and luxury at an earlier time when philosophers were supported by society. As our world grew larger and more complex, by needs we’ve become more pragmatic. Existentialism reflects existence as it is today, not as it was in 1940, 1950 or 1960.
As I watch and listen to Hazel Barnes and the three short sketches,
I was reminded of this piece from the 1968 film "Head" staring the
Monkees Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork.
"Swami Plus Strings"
by Ken Thorne.
We were speaking of belief
Beliefs and conditioning
All belief possibly could be said to be the result of some conditioning
Thus the study of history is simply the study of one system of beliefs
Deposing another and so on and so on and so on
A psychologically tested belief of our time is that the central nervous
System, which feeds it's impulses directly to the brain, is unable to
Discern between the real and the vividly imagined experience,
If there is a difference, and most of us believe there is
Am i being clear?
To examine these concepts requires tremendous energy and discipline
To experience the now without preconception or belief
To allow the unknown to occur and to occur requires clarity
For where there is clarity, there is no choice
And where there is choice, there is misery
But then why should anyone listen to me?
Why should I speak since i know nothing?
@@drewpall2598 That kind of goes back to this morning's post about curiosity. I love it! 😊💜✌️
@@StephanieJeanne I do see your point how it ties in with David morning post. I don't know if you ever seen the film "Head" in the film there is a scene where a guru is taking to Peter Tork in a sauna and said those lines in a profound way then laugh at the end as if he was mocking Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who became popular during the mid 1960's trough the early 70's in western culture. 😊✌🧡
@@drewpall2598Isn't there validity to the sentiment that where there is choice, there is also misery? Got my gears going now, most appreciated 💖🌞✨
@@drewpall2598 I did, but it was in the '80s, I think. I don't remember it. I see the reference to the Maharishi, though.☺✌💜
@@MGMG-lc2fe The first time I watch the film head and heard this piece I thought it was deep and made sense about "For where there is clarity, there is no choice And where there is choice, there is misery" to this day I find this piece fascinating. thanks for sharing your thoughts MG 😊✌🧡
The question still remains ..I think we’re less free these days,the pendulum may not swing back ..?
Nope actually it's to be free from being murdered and or jailed for speaking and doing certain things
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The alternative timeline where Peggy told Pete to get lost and picked up a dang book
It's quite evident that Sartre made quite an impression on Hazel Barnes, and to such an extent that I wonder if Sartre wore cat eye glasses.
Very interesting and good points. Psychology keeps transforming. I think it would be silly as a counter to reject any implications that something we haven't considered is affecting us. I was 23 when I found out my parents were abusive
Can we talk about Hazel Barnes' bangs?⁉💇🏻♀😉
It's the Mamie Eisenhower effect.
@@ksrmkHow I remember that and the saying stays.😊
insightful and intellectual view of the human consciousness and the conditions under which we choose to live.. we choose, or we tolerate these versions of freedom .. only our own understanding is limited by our own experience conditioning and learning ..
Feelings are not to be confused with thinking.
dig that cool beatnik hair do
Those bangs tho
Enjoyed her classes in the early eighties, implored her though in vain to exercise radical freedom in switching coiffures.
The crabs are already watching us...900 years early.
TV was like that? 😅
I can't watch stuff like this. The only way I keep myself from spontaneously combusting with rage at the so called "Greatest Generation" is by telling myself they can't be blamed because they we're largely ignorant of the bad actors fattening them up with postwar prosperity as they schemed how to steal it back over time via artificial boom bust cycles and proxy war profiteering.
But then I watch and see with my own eyes and ears that hear that they knew what was up, 100%. They knew, they made little TV specials about it, and those heroes just didn't care cuz they knew they'd be dead before the check came.
But most of them were dead inside already anyways, so alas
Did you ever read Howl, by Allen Ginsberg? "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked." Now tell me we could not apply the same line to Tic Toc users. Industrial civilization is not kind to its young. Remember millions of young men sufferings from PTSD from the world wars. Rampant racism and sexism. What you call GLBT with just a dark closet for protection against violence. Are you really trying to blame kids for failing to fix capitalism?
Blame the politicians, the lawyers, the bankers. Don't blame my grandmother who did nothing but teach, or granddad who ran a gas station and put his kids through college. Blame the pushers of propaganda, the very ones who convinced you that it was a "generation" that screwed up the economy and not the elite.
I hope she's reading a prompter.
The sentiment is there, but obscured by monist trappings. Self exploration and understanding is the only point. Those people throwing up there hands saying they've tried to figure out their own mysteries but cant are chickensh*t liars. They started to peel their onion, saw a glimpse of their shadow, and ran away like cowards.
Philosophy on TV!
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No one is free if you are not living in the present moment. Here and now. Almost everyone is asleep and therefore not free of the ego. She's wearing a mask as she speaks. She doesn't even know who she is. That's not freedom.
Did she just say that people that have had brain injuries are not considered human beings? dear Lord!!
This video should not even be for Public viewng 😈
Dear Father God please forgive America for our stupidity and our greed and the evil deeds weve done 😢 we repent Father for we know not what weve truly done 😭 please forgive us Lord in Jesus name we are truly sorry for what we've done as a nation to each other and what we've done as humans to each other please have mercy Dear Father God we should pled insanity as a nation 😵 only You can help us Jesus only You God and we pray You do in Jesus name we're looking up and waiting on Your return please have mercy amen❤
Amen!🙏
Wasn't there the simple awareness of gospel truth, prayers to God, and evidence to answered prayers
Is that Alice?
Go ask Alice...
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The person speaking is Hazel Barnes, a philosopher and author.
sounds like a communist
This lady about put me to sleep 😂 she talks in circles and never says really anything 🎉 psychiatry ain't nothing but pharmakias money market 😢
The medications they give you causes psychosis and I milk your insurance dry and get rich on your abuse. I pray God help every one of them that have done this to patients 😡
Does she know how creepy she is?😂😂
Yet Babies Need Free From Abortion.
Women need freedom from ungrammatical busybodies.