Conversations | Stephen Hicks | Postmodernism and Nazism

Prof. Stephen Hicks is a philosopher who is well known for his expertise in demystifying postmodernist
ideology. His insights into postmodernism and political correctness have extra significance today as we see university progressive activism spilling out into the streets.

Stephen Hicks:

[craftercrew]

As a young adult in Australia, when you said it’s almost as if young people are instinctively feeling that the changes in our society are wrong, and that they are looking for verification that the foundations of our society are relevant and worth keeping. You’ve spoken for me here perfectly John. Though I can’t speak for others of my generation, although most seem to be largely brainwashed by leftist slogans, the majority it would seem to me only hold these at surface level. The core Australian values upon which our society’s foundations are built are in the majority underlying, though increasingly becoming confused. Though, if free speech and debate is properly exercised, without being shutdown by the left, I have no doubt the conflicting beliefs and values of the majority of the youth will be put straight. Thank you John and Prof Hicks.

[ORagnar]

Stephen Hicks is becoming my favorite modern day intellectual. He's very smart and deeply knowledgeable of philosophy. I also like the way he realizes the importance of human psychology and human nature.

[dsartain]

Let’s hope more and more first rate minds have the courage to support Stephen Hicks. Excellent interview-thank you.

[thadtuiol]

I like Prof. Hicks' work a lot (his book on explaining postmodernism is excellent, btw) but he's very naive at the end of this interview. Our enemies didn't spend the last 60 years marching through the institutions just to hand them over again after losing a debate.

[anjansarkar]

This was a clarifying experience. Something about leftist ideologies has always rankled me, but I could never put a finger to exactly why - it was a recoil from the ideas, historical precedents but also a mild revulsion fr the sorts of people who prescribe to those notions. Listening to John's discussions with Stephen here, and Jordan Peterson in a previous interview, have been very very helpful. Look forward to more of this.

[casperdog]

One of the best discussion of why identitarian politcs exists. Top class and worth listening to and reslistening to. Thank you for posting.

[collie]

this guy has a clear logic, non judgmental non prejudice look and he can put it all in very easy to understand ways. Just wow.

[christopherrobbins]

2 Canadians (Jordan Peterson and Stephen Hicks) and and Aussie (John Anderson) seem to best understand the imminent threat the POMO crowd presents to classical liberalism and it's 200 yr + track record of producing prosperity, liberty, freedom and tolerance.

[suzannespanier]

He speaks like a gentleman. That used to be something to strive toward.

[winstonsmith]

This man was your deputy pm?! What's the line from that old Joni Mitchell song? " you don't know what you've got, till it's gone." What a thoughtful, rational, compassionate man. Subscribed.

[ManInTheBigHat]

I hope Hicks is right about the market weeding out the bad professors.

[garycleave]

I am whom I am today
Because of each and every choice
I've made along the way
My will is free
No matter how hard or easy
My life is my responsibility
Choice is just another word for agency

[HeavyK.]

"It's hard to admit you are wrong."
This seems to be particularly difficult for the Left. When I began reading about sociopathy, I found past interactions that were confounding at the time, much more understandable. Also, there was an uncomfortable and ghostly familiarity that I did not put into place for a while. When learning about politics, I ran into people that would never admit they were wrong and they were particularly annoyed with me if I brought irrefutable evidence.

[importantjohn]

This is the best explanation of the current crisis and it was provided before the crisis (which increases its credibility). This interview needs to widely shared.

[jonbaker]

So many extraordinary intellects out there like Professor Hicks- maybe this world does have some hope.

[advocate]

What an extraordinary man - his moderation pervades his speech and his manner. So refreshing

[C.D.J.Burton]

Stephen knows this stuff so deeply, it's always a pleasure to listen to him.

[johnbrown]

Stephen Hicks does indeed offer a fantastic overview of philosophical development...a great thinker! Thank you.

[andrewmichaelschaefferXIV]

"Resentment Politics"

Sweet term

I'll use that.

Great psychological critique about halfway through the video.

[james-ksvh]

I had the honour to interview prof Hicks once, really nice man.