Lewis Gordon & Jason Stanley - When Philosophers Talk - Part 1

The video features a discussion between philosophers Jason Stanley and Lewis Gordon. They explore the roles of public philosophers, the importance of academic knowledge, and the connections between philosophy and community. The conversation delves into the influences of CLR James and Quine on their work, the themes of dialectics, and the concept of sovereignty. The discussion also highlights the impact of the Haitian Revolution and the importance of recognizing flawed but significant agency.

What is one of the key roles of Jason Stanley as a public philosopher?

• Writing fiction novels

• Teaching at high schools

• Connecting philosophy with community issues

• Conducting scientific experiments

Which institution is associated with Jason Stanley's current teaching?

• Princeton University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What area of study did Luis Gordon pioneer in philosophy circles?

• Metaphysics

• Environmental ethics

• Ideology and race

• Quantum mechanics

Which two philosophers are depicted in the photographs discussed?

• Socrates and Plato

• Descartes and Spinoza

• CLR James and Quine

• Kant and Hegel

What was the philosophical background of Quine?

• Postmodernism

• Phenomenology

• Analytic philosophy

• Existentialism

What is a central theme in CLR James's 'Black Jacobins'?

• The inevitability of technological progress

• The dialectic of human nature and societal structures

• The supremacy of Western culture

• The decline of ancient civilizations

What does CLR James argue about the treatment of enslaved people?

• They were ignored by society

• They were given full rights

• They were seen as mere property

• They were treated as equals

What is a potential danger of dialectical thought according to the discussion?

• It can lead to scientific errors

• It can become undialectical

• It can ignore historical context

• It can become overly simplistic

What unresolved dialectic is highlighted in the discussion of 'Black Jacobins'?

• The balance between art and technology

• The conflict between science and religion

• The struggle between capitalism and socialism

• The tension between liberal naivete and brutal realism

What does the Haitian Revolution demonstrate according to the discussion?

• The creation of a flawed yet significant Republic

• The decline of philosophical thought

• The impossibility of change

• The superiority of European powers