Jordan Peterson Critique | Philosophical Genius?

This video answers the question: Can I offer a critique of the work of Jordan Peterson? Dr. Jordan B. Peterson has a Ph.D. is clinical psychology and is quite popular due to his views on politics, theology, philosophy, personality theory, and mental health. I offer my opinions in terms of the positives and negatives of his work and examine some of the more common criticisms of Jordan Peterson.

[Regansaidso]

Haven’t watched the video yet but after high school I fell into a depression that left me bed ridden for almost 3 months, I didn’t get out of bed unless I needed to use the bathroom.
It got to the point where it became uncomfortable to walk. My mom would have to bring me food which I usually didn’t touch. I finally came across Dr.Peterson’s videos and he did more for me than any therapist, family member, or psychologist ever did. He’s the one who inspired me to get my life together and stop rotting away.

[thebluedoorstep]

Jordan Peterson spoke in Vancouver several years ago. My daughter spoke to him after the lecture and found him to be very interested in hearing how she had found his advice very helpful during a health crisis she had. She said that he was very humble and kind. His genuine interest in her meant a lot to my daughter.

[shhh]

He's a professor, a clinical psychologist. I don't consider him a philosopher and I don't consider him perfection. I take his information and enjoy most of his rhetoric. He'd not want you to entirely embrace him only but to consider his ideas and challenge them. Good professors teach you to think, not to agree. Just my take.

[susancurd]

I just wanted to say that I appreciate your approach. You have a way of not tearing down. Your very thoughtful with your words, I sense no vindictiveness. You don’t take pleasure in that.
Your a calming person and that usually translates to trust.
Thank you for your videos and breaking down many things I think about. You do so with such dignity for all. ❤️

[Jimvesterstallone]

Here's something...I recently went through something horrific. Around the same time, I found Jordan Peterson clips on Youtube...his 12 rules...snippets of his advice... I distinctly remember being out one day, and I remembered his rule to stand up straight, and I did it...I know it's "obvious, " yet I had never stopped to consider doing it. And it dramatically affected my mood that day. It's something I have since adopted whenever I think of it (and I still don't always think of it). My point: Sometimes it really does help for someone to state the obvious; many of us are lost in our stuff and need simple direction. I love him!

[lythalmind]

I love how you focus on patterns rather then individual instances where he made mistakes. This is my fav approach when trying to judge other's more accurately.

[tigersharkchomp]

I believe it would be interesting if Dr. Grande critiqued himself.

[taylorowens]

This is probably the best commentary I've seen yet on Mr. Peterson. I enjoy the fact that you are specifically coming from an outside point of view and you don't tear him down in any sort of way.
You are specifically scientific about your observations and your criticisms of him are very insightful.
Thank you Dr. Grande for making this content! I enjoy it very much. I also enjoy your breakdowns of other mental illnesses and trying to get people to understand about each specific mental illness/personality disorders.
I am always learning something new from you videos and I love the fact that I'm obtaining so much knowledge from your videos.
So, again, thank you so much for all of your videos!

[mariaannalikouris]

I have always enjoyed Jordan Peterson even when I disagree. I find the lectures thought provoking. Thanks for the critique.

[duxiexc]

"Dr Peterson, what's your favorite color?"

"Well that depends on what you mean by favorite.
And it also depends on what you mean by color.
This is a very complex question..
One must acknowledge the underlying
verisimilitude that is irrevocably nested within a
multi-layered metaphysical substrate which many
people fundamentally conflate with their ideologi-
cal presuppositions with no uncertain irregularity,
causing the inadvertent dismissal of Jung's arche-
typal extrapolation of the quintessential axiomatic
juxtaposition required to achieve Raskolnikov's
magnitude of Neo-Marxist existential nihilism..."

Be careful Dr.Grande Dr.Peterson might analyse you too🤣🤣

[robertcollazo]

“I think people get a little too hung up on the way other people look when they talk” that quote warranted my like 👍🏻

[GrumpyCat-mwxl]

Im a physician. I thought it was just me too. My opinion of him is he’s hard to follow and sometimes he doesn’t make any sense. I also thought that he overthinks things. Being able to keep complex things simple is a sign of a true understanding of an issue. I like him though and will be willing to listen to him for a few minutes. But once he starts overthinking I have found myself tuning out.

[schizophrenicreacts]

Interviewer : Are you OK Dr.Peterson?
Jordan Peterson : Define OK.

[Ozma]

Dr Peterson totally changed my life. 2 years ago I was extremely depressed and suicidal. My life and health were falling apart and I was letting it happen. I was in an abusive relationship and not able to care about myself enough to stop it.
Then I found Dr. Peterson’s YT channel. I watched every single lecture. His challenge to “rescue my dead father from the abyss” struck a deep emotional chord. I took the challenge and have not looked back.

Now I’m getting healthy. No contact with my abusive ex and mother for a year now and life keeps getting better!
I can’t thank Dr. Peterson enough for his boldness and for his message. I would not be on this channel today if not for his words breaking through the fog first.

[JFromAcc]

This is the best, most balanced critique I've seen on JP so far. Great to see a peer that is not afraid to be both critical and complimentary at the same time. This is rare and much appreciated for those of us trying to make sense of these difficult but important topics.

[markbaker]

I stumbled across JP several years ago when I was going through a lot changes and difficulties and a lot of what he had to say then helped me tremendously. I don’t think I would’ve advanced and grown as much as I have on all fronts if I hadn’t seen those videos years ago. Glad to see one of my favorite people critiquing another one of my favorite people. Thank you! 🙂

[whitelightsheddinweedsmokin]

So much *integrity* in this, hands down the best video on Jordan Peterson I've seen.

[TheMoanaWay]

One correction on a statement you made, Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life is not a book for men. It’s for men, women, and anyone who wants to set their life in order. He’s always sure to make that point known. Thanks

[МаријанаЂаковић]

His lectures are pretty fast forward, but I`ve recently seen some of his interviews and was blown away by such an engaged listener, so patient and supportive, and though suspicious at first, I now feel his motivational messages come from deep concern for changing the tragic human condition. A very fair and informed critique from dr.Grande

[DanielleCapichano]

Dr. Grande, would you be willing to do an updated take on Jordan?