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Australia is, bluntly, seen as a bit of a philosophical backwater. Additionally some of the most recent en-vogue leftie thought has come from the US - particul
by tomlock 9y ago
Australia is, bluntly, seen as a bit of a philosophical backwater. Additionally some of the most recent en-vogue leftie thought has come from the US - particularly bell hooks, judith butler, etc.
- stcredzero 9y agoAustralia is, bluntly, seen as a bit of a philosophical backwater. One thing we've noted in traditional music: Sometimes something awesome gets preserved in the backwaters while progress devolves something in the hot-centers of rapid change. (Scottish music in Cape Breton.) most recent en-vogue leftie thought has come from the US - particularly bell hooks, judith butler, etc. Bell Hooks is a Marxist. She claims to be Marxist. She's a Marxist that likes some things from Postmodernist social construction.
- tomlock 9y agoThis is confusing. Now you're talking about "being ahead" as something negative, but just two comments you said you thought I was "ahead" of the "trash academic circles". Bell hooks may be a marxist but she's not just a marxist.
- stcredzero 9y agoThis is confusing. Now you're talking about "being ahead" as something negative, but just two comments you said you thought I was "ahead" of the "trash academic circles". Being behind could amount to being ahead. It all depends on your point of view. Yes, that is confusing/complex -- so be it! Also, didn't I say "perhaps?" I meant it if I didn't. Bell hooks may be a marxist but she's not just a marxist. True. I also respect her as an astute observer of the personal. My sister likes her. But still, the Marxian thing is a red flag for me.