The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 373. Social Justice: A Religious Movement | Andrew Doyle
315 snips
Jul 6, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Doyle, a writer and comedian known for his thought-provoking book The New Puritans, explores the religious underpinnings of social justice movements. He and Jordan B. Peterson critique the irrationality of far-left ideologies, the stifling of authentic expression by woke culture, and the tension between individual merit and identity politics. They delve into the psychological roots of radical behavior and draw parallels between modern activism and historical hysteria, emphasizing the importance of free speech and critical thinking.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Religious Presuppositions and Social Justice
- Jordan Peterson suggests that a religious belief system specifies the deepest, axiomatic presuppositions about the world.
- Doyle adds that the social justice movement, while not supernatural, operates on axiomatic presuppositions about power structures and group identity.
The Paradox of Group Identity and Licentiousness
- Peterson questions the paradoxical nature of social justice, emphasizing group identity while promoting personal licentiousness.
- Doyle argues that social justice isn't about fulfilling every indulgence but rather about "queering" society to dismantle traditional power structures.
The Infantilization of Society
- Doyle highlights that prioritizing emotional responses and subjective views has created an infantilized generation.
- Peterson adds that the postmodern claim of power corrupting society is valid, but the left struggles to define when it goes too far.
