I think his case would be stronger if he cited particular "progressive" literature, which are supportive of his claims. The post-colonial lecture gave extreme examples, which did not persuade me on the merits of his claims about post-colonialism. Also, much of "progressivism" responds to the assumptions which arise from these "objective" claims to truth...so it is not entirely correct to say "progressivism" is attacking the very foundation of objectivity, but rather the underlying unacknowledged (or unspoken) presuppositions that rationalists use in the application of objectivity. I find a careful distinction here to make. That said, I have certainly read post-structural thinkers who do, in fact, reject universality, totality, objectivity of truth--choosing a fragmented view of the multiplicity of truth(s). In short, just as Bishop Barron often criticizes the prevalence of scientism used against religion, I think post-structuralist (post-modernists) or "progressives", likewise argue against a similar reduction from Cartesian foundationalism/rationalism of their "lived experience" and so on. (Also, as an aside, I wonder if some scholarship is predicated on anger, rather than skepticism?)
2:17 "at the heart of its comprehensive moral vision" This I think is going too far. Love of God is at the heart of the Catholic moral vision. Even if we want to suggest that love of neighbor is synonymous with social "justice", it is at most second. Moreover, it seems the attainment of personal virtue which is a prerequisite for being that which God made you to be and living in community well trumps anything done by the "society".
Odd adaptation of Carl von Clausewitz. It works in this scenario, but is a bit of a stretch from his original meaning. Great work across the series. Each one of this lectures could be an hour and a half long. The editor's pen must have struck out some great material.
This is a great series that helps me as I prepare to meet with the DEI director of my company.
Thank you….. God bless you and yours
Thinking things through... after watching this class.
EXTRAORDINARY!!!
I think his case would be stronger if he cited particular "progressive" literature, which are supportive of his claims. The post-colonial lecture gave extreme examples, which did not persuade me on the merits of his claims about post-colonialism.
Also, much of "progressivism" responds to the assumptions which arise from these "objective" claims to truth...so it is not entirely correct to say "progressivism" is attacking the very foundation of objectivity, but rather the underlying unacknowledged (or unspoken) presuppositions that rationalists use in the application of objectivity. I find a careful distinction here to make. That said, I have certainly read post-structural thinkers who do, in fact, reject universality, totality, objectivity of truth--choosing a fragmented view of the multiplicity of truth(s). In short, just as Bishop Barron often criticizes the prevalence of scientism used against religion, I think post-structuralist (post-modernists) or "progressives", likewise argue against a similar reduction from Cartesian foundationalism/rationalism of their "lived experience" and so on. (Also, as an aside, I wonder if some scholarship is predicated on anger, rather than skepticism?)
We don't owe anyone an explanation. Pray for them.
2:17 "at the heart of its comprehensive moral vision" This I think is going too far. Love of God is at the heart of the Catholic moral vision. Even if we want to suggest that love of neighbor is synonymous with social "justice", it is at most second. Moreover, it seems the attainment of personal virtue which is a prerequisite for being that which God made you to be and living in community well trumps anything done by the "society".
Just so I am clear ... are you saying "Wokeism?" an "Progressiveism" are one in the same?
Odd adaptation of Carl von Clausewitz. It works in this scenario, but is a bit of a stretch from his original meaning.
Great work across the series. Each one of this lectures could be an hour and a half long. The editor's pen must have struck out some great material.
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