Conspiracy & Governance: Post-Enlightenment Politics - Jay Dyer & Pavel Schelin Pt 3
Summary
This episode explores the philosophical underpinnings of power, arguing that the modern concept of "conspiracy" is a stigma used to depersonalize political processes. The speakers contend that true power is always personal and relational, contrasting this with the Enlightenment illusion of impersonal, objective institutions. They utilize Orthodox Christian anthropology to assert that decisions are made by individual subjects, not abstract "general wills," and critique the separation of power from responsibility. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how modern states rely on "husk" religion…
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