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Episode #207 ... Fear is toxic to a democracy. (Martha Nussbaum)

2024/8/1
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马莎·努斯鲍姆认为,在当今政治话语中,恐惧情绪泛滥,对民主制度的运作造成了严重损害。她指出,恐惧是一种原始情绪,在人类发展中根深蒂固,容易被政治家和媒体利用来操纵民众,破坏社会信任和合作。她认为,解决这一问题需要从自身做起,培养批判性思维,促进不同群体之间的理解,并积极参与民主进程。她还建议实施全国性强制义务兵役计划,以减少社会隔离,促进不同群体之间的理解。努斯鲍姆强调,希望是克服恐惧,促进社会进步的关键,她区分了“消极希望”和“积极希望”,后者需要对未来有具体的规划,并积极参与民主进程。她认为,公共空间和艺术有助于促进不同群体之间的交流和理解,并提出能力方法作为衡量社会正义的框架。 马莎·努斯鲍姆通过分析羞耻和内疚两种情绪,说明不同情绪对现实的理解和解决问题的态度不同,并指出在不同社会环境中,哪种情绪更有用。她认为,未经检验的恐惧会使其他负面情绪(愤怒、厌恶、嫉妒)变得具有破坏性,损害民主进程。她认为,政治家和媒体煽动恐惧,这与民主政治的目标背道而驰,因为民主需要公民对话、协商和追求共同利益。她指出,恐惧会缩小人们的可能性,阻碍民主的运作,而法律的强制力在民主社会中并不总是有效。

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Martha Nussbaum challenges the traditional view that emotions are irrational, arguing instead that they are valuable appraisals of reality. She emphasizes the importance of examining emotions to understand societal and personal relationships.

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Today we talk more about the work of Martha Nussbaum and her book The Monarchy of Fear. We discuss emotions as important appraisals of reality. The comparison of shame and guilt and their social implications. The prevalence of fear and its toxic impact on democracy. The importance of practical hope in fostering democratic participation. Hope you enjoy it! :)

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