Appreciating Historical Variability

Martin Jay from UC Berkeley discusses how intellectual history helps us understand the variability of concepts like politics and lying over time. He explores the conjunction of lying and politics, emphasizing the importance of cultural semantics and the historical context of words. Jay delves into the political realm, its boundaries, and the role of institutions and activities. He highlights the dynamic nature of political terms and their semantic oppositions, illustrating their historical variability.

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