Ernst Bloch's Audacity of Hope - 310

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Ernst Bloch's Audacity of Hope - 310

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Apr 5, 2024

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Today we have Jonathan Greenaway on to talk about his new book A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch. We discuss where Bloch came from, the uses of utopian thinking in politics, and more. Enjoy!

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Apr 5, 2024

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