21st Century and Its Discontents
A conversation with Dr. Jack Simmons
American culture is changing, focusing more on outcomes than dialogue and debate. This contributes to the contemporary political divide and the notion that — instead of common goals and shared understanding — we are engaged in a zero-sum game. A new book, edited by philosophy professor Jack Simmons, examines today’s America and the role changing discourse norms play in cancel culture, corporatism, the counter-sexual revolution, racialism, and COVID-19. Join Dr. Simmons and Leigh as they discuss the work of Jürgen Habermas in relation to our present state and life under the increasing scrutiny of a strategic institutional authority.
(Painting by Savannah Simmons, 2020)
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