Cornel West Intellectual Vocation and Political Struggle in the Trump Moment Recoded April 27, 2017 at Dartmouth College Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Associate Dean of the Arts and Humanities
May not agree with everything he says, but every time i listen to Dr Cornel West I learn something. He challenges your mind and definitely takes you to another level in your thinking.
"Give the right to be wrong, in order to empower." Thank you for positing this lecture. It was intellectually stimulating and amazing. I've taken notes.
That doesn't mean anything. Big words is not the solution. Talking talking talking is not the solution. You cannot reason with the unreasonable no matter what words you use. You cannot laugh with the enemy while telling him he is killing you.
If we do not let greed go and refuse to get paid and only seek equality or death there will never be a change. We will have people that we praise and that's it. They will be more courageous than us for speaking up but that's it.
@@100AmazingFacts At what point we are going to realize the only solution is to be what we believe we are. By any means necessary. You do not beg for freedom. Even you yourself will never accept to be equal to someone that has been your personal driver or chef. They have to quit and face you and make you accept the fact that they are no longer your personal chefs or drivers and can handle themselves without you.
Dr. West remains a bold voice in the land where society listens less and less. Not many speakers out there uses the eloquence of the spoken word as he does. I am hopeful Dr. West takes more action towards those in power in the 'Academy' Ivy League that has and continues producing those very people who are guiding American towards more crony capitalism. The 'Empire' he speaks of is orchestrated, managed, and sponsored by Ivy League leaders. Nonetheless, Dr. West, keep on keeping on.
Wow! Cornel West is a great speaker! Such knowledge to form so many connections, such intelligence in the delivery, and, most importantly, such wisdom in the message. Thank you Cornel West for being who you are. Thank you to Dartmouth for sharing this video.
"American may have to come to terms with another wave of the rule of big money, big business, big corporations. American may have to come to terms with the rule of politicians who are very cleverly able to deploy xenophobic appeal and end up trying to convince our fellow citizens to scapegoat the most vulnerable rather than confront the most powerful. America may have to come to terms with that spiritual blackout; the relative eclipse of integrity, honesty, decency, and courage/fortitude across political and ideological lines. "
I am envious of Dr West intellectual freedom, not affiliated to any particular political ideology, he courageously speaks for the oppressed and the voiceless.A very inspiring, stimulating and empowering lecture.
I love and respect this man of color, Dr. West. He is really an intellectual, well read and balance in his presentations. A very knowledgeable academician. He is indeed full of knowledge and wisdom. A true prophet and very courageous to hit the hammer on the nail to rebuke humanity of our sins and unrighteous deeds no matter who you are in color and social status to repent to follow and walk on the path of truth. Indeed, you are a gem/gift to humanity. Both blacks and whites are guilty before the throne of truth. It takes genuine repentance and unbiase judgment to heal this world of her cancerous diseases and sickness. Let' all learn to stop the blame game and pursue the truth. Love is the truth. Thank you, Dr Cornel West.
Does West mention in this speech the key driver of USA Mid-East Policy, which is also the most powerful Lobby in the USA - the ISRAEL LOBBY, which has always sought to use American Soldiers as 'cannon fodder' for Israeli interests???
It doesn't take intellectual rocket science to agree righteous moral spiritual integrity should be, Do unto me as I do unto you. May the same quickly be Granted unto you by the universe reaping harvest & back to Dust for you if I have to yield my spirit from my existing plateau.
Why can't you being a loving intellectual without religious backgrounds? Love him and his insights but I have always wondered why we cannot teach deep morality without the presence of a higher power? What if we are that higher power?
Thank you DrWest,when Barack Obama wrote me via Valerie Jarrett saying " any one who smokes pot before age 10 is mentally ill for life with no valuation of whole plant therapy"I wrote him back saying my 165 tested IQ and DrWest supported SANDERS.here's to the ' exemplarity' of DrKings pacifism and don't forget JIMI.I labor in the vineyards of suffrage with the music of BLIND WILLIE McTELL @ Barbara Salisbury 140 vids.RU-vid.Rock the Soul on BROTHER WEST!Chris Young!!!Barb Salisbury!!!
I am sorry but this is why things never change, they stay the same because of people like Doctor West, One minute he talks about loving, and Christianity and the next second he’s talking hate
Economic anxiety of whom? A significant Majority of Trump supporters are elderly whites on social security & Medicare. Younger whites claiming disability, Medicaid, unemployment & other Govt. subsidies/benefits. The problem was firmly in the Racial column, xenophobia. This nation was founded on oppression of minorities, Native Americans, Blacks, Chinese, Japanese, Hispanics & other racial & religious minorities. The founding fathers, when writing the constitution, were blinkered by their xenophobic biases & prejudice so to keep harping about how great the constitution is, remember it was written for the whites by the whites because they did not even recognize a colored person as a whole person, just a fraction of a white man.
"I am who I am because somebody loved me. Somebody cared for me. Somebody targeted me...The highest honor I have ever received has nothing to do with Harvard or Yale or Princeton...but it is being the second son of Irene B Wells and Clifton Wells." 10:27
when i need moral grounding in times of political crisis it's always dr. west that i come to to keep my heart open and my feet on the high ground. thank you brother west. you seem to be one fo the only ones on the moral path these days.
An amazing speech. This man speaks for many. He's the most amazing intellectual in America today, no doubt. I love his very words. I love his amazing compassion and intellectual ability to explain the most difficult concepts in simple terms. He's an american treasure and I will follow his words for the rest of my life.
"The most amazing intellectual in America today..." Are you F-ing high? This guy is a MORON! Listen to what he is saying, it's among the most vacuous utterance I've ever heard. Larry Summers, then Prez of Harvard basically had this guy thrown out because of a lack of academic achievement. It's amazing how you MORONS on the Left are thunderstruck by IDIOCY!
vince33x. I think it's a sad thing that you missed what Dr. West said in the time allotted and what he continues to do and say. You can scream your derision from the roof-tops. Who cares? Only you, really. How lonely. I see that you've been "thunderstruck" by the ugly solipsism that you seem to think is so fashionable. I have no religious convictions myself and I'd agree that I don't find Dr. West the "most amazing intellectual in America today". I daresay that he'd agree. That said, I'm inspired by Dr. West's integrity, kindness, and continuing pursuit of scholarship. I think that I can say with certainty that he can speak intelligently on more subjects than you. I'd happily spend my time conversing with him. I wouldn't spend that time listening to your snotty-nosed, sneering bullshit for an hour. I value my time, even if you don't. Obviously, that angers you. Too bad.
Dumb-ass Robert, this fraud West is a devoted Marxist and Marxism & Nazism & Fascism are ALL THE SAME. Indeed, the Marxists murdered far more people than the fascists/Nazis did - by a factor of at least 12X! And you call this MORON's rant "kindness". You are the absolute personification of Vladimir Lenin's term: USEFUL IDIOT.
I happen to KNOW Cornel West and to have read some of his books. I had discussions debates with him going all the way back to the 1980s when I was a student. West is NOT a "devoted Marxist," but does believe that Marx (like other philosophers) has significant insights as well as weak spots in his interpretation of the social world. Cornel West actually leans more toward Pragmatism and even Christian existentialism than to Marxism. I know this not only from taking with him, but also from reading some of his books and articles--which I am sure you have not done. (i've also written critical review essays on West which have been published). Furthermore, anyone who thinks Marxism and Nazism is the same shows profound ignorance both of history and of the major ideas influencing the world in the past 100--200 years. You view of things is so myopic and ignorant that it boggles the mind. I more informed than you are today when I was in high school.
Sagesse Noir1968. I'd love to spend time with Dr. Cornel West. He continues to live, learn and speak. I'd consider myself fortunate to spend time with him. It's wonderful that you were able to engage conversationally with Dr. West. I enjoy his wisdom and his humour. "The Cornel West Reader" is one of my favourite books, though it was published 18 years ago. I'd love to sit and have a meal with Dr. West and enjoy his company. I'd be proud to call him my friend and my Brother. I think he'd be kind enough. Cheers.
"Indifference is the one trait that makes the very angels weep. Indifference to evil is more insidious than evil itself." Quoting Cornel West quoting others is somehow cathartic. This is what Coltrane would sound like if a saxophone could speak. #CornelWest
"Indifference to evil is more insidious than evil itself." Nonsense; if there were no evil then a disposition of indifference to evil would not matter. If there is evil, concern with it is more often than not powerless, no more than a gesture
@@gbennett69 He could not be further from that. He is calling for all voices to join together in spirit and in practice. You're spouting rightwing nonsense.
But is he addressing anything of value or galvanising energies for solutions, is he not out of touch, what about his multi racial society, are other ethnicities of the same views? Cornel West has nothing of value to offer.
@Bebeto Lopez Me too. I wish we had something more to make that determination; until then I guess I'll take Joseph's word on it until better information arises and puts it to rest.
@@gbennett69 yeah, he started as an anti-communist, until he got some life experience and started helping his fellow workers. The American Commie improved the wellbeing of workers and prevented deaths
The only reason whites dominate education and other areas is because they are white in a white supremacist society. And only in a white supremacist society could people of European descent with NO accomplishments feel entitled--like vince33x--to belittle the achievements of a Black man vastly superior to themselves in intellectual achievements.
I find it interesting how many Blacks have gotten so fabulously rich because of Western Civilization's creations: 1) Movies/TV/Entertainment/Music Industry, 2) Hoops, 3) Football, 4) Baseball, 5) the Olympics, etc. What have Blacks created? When Western Man landed on the West Coast of Africa in the 15th Century, they encountered a people who had NOT YET INVENTED the WHEEL! Meanwhile, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was about 600 years old! I really believe Blacks HATE Whites because of the accomplishments of Western Man - INCLUDING THE ENDING OF THE WORLDWIDE SLAVE TRADE! Blacks=Ingrates.
Was there any thought at all before you pressed "enter?" He's speaking out ALL of us, for you. We are all being victimized in this country. I think the difference is that some peeps know who the real villains are; others get to discover who is stealing from ALL OF US, including YOU. Have you had a raise lately? Gotten as much education/training that you've needed to live a decent life? If you get sick or injured, will you be able to handle all the bills pouring in or go bankrupt? Can your kids look forward to college? WE are all in the same boat. WE need each other...
Ah, fresh water! The romance and enthusiasm of going out on real adventures, on behalf of the most vulnerable and America's timeless democratic vistas. What fun!
"Love Warriors different than polished professionals. Remember the difference of what it means to really fall in love with the quest for truth and goodness and beauty as opposed to falling in love with commodities, possessions and status..." 15:20
I know what you mean at the time the film The Last Temptation of Christ with the apostles appeal to The Unknown God toward the post Roman Empire and Christianity, at least as a religion of state.Social Democracy builds the strongest republic and capitalism, as in Japan, though of course after the heinous, unbelievable inhumanity to end the second twentieth century war period with nuclear weapons and we have no HARP treaties protecting U.S. and western Europe. SANDERS 20 WITH JIMMY CARTER VICE PRESIDENT! Chris Young Barb Salisbury
Anyone that attempts to debate brother West needs to be not just educated on a non academic level but be in touch with humanity . Bravo, brother West !
There is no indication in this address that West has any debating skill. His stock-in-trade is unsupported assertion followed by unsupported assertion ad nauseam.
Name dropping is when you mention someone to gain status. West is mentioning people to support his arguments. All academics do it. It's called quoting/referencing.
Bethany Hunt A list of names is not quoting/referencing. Not saying he's wrong. Just saying that listing people you know without quoting them or using them to support your argument somehow is name dropping.
West is such an incredible speaker. You can tell that he is intelligent, but he doesn't put it in your face or use it as a way to get people to listen to him. His intellect is secondary to his speaking from the heart. Also, him touching on enthusiasm for voting for Sanders. He just gets it. So many of us voted for Biden/Harris not because we were enthusiastic about them but because we didn't want to see Trump win whereas his base is so incredibly for him. It's interesting to see this play out 3 years later...
Cornel's memories of writers and artists make me feel despair. I read and heard many of them years ago - Trilling, Bloom, Riesman, Frye, Erdman, Wilson, James Baldwin, Ella, Aretha, Malcolm et alia - and wonder if they've made any difference at all, then or now. The world seems ever more reactionary, ignorant, glib, heartless. I'm only thankful Cornel remembers them and does his best to pass their riches on to us and to the young. Do they read them, dig them, love them the way he does? I can only hope so. He's still giving me new names and stories to look up, look up to, to inspire me and to treasure. Love from London UK.
3Hearing, really hearing Prof. West is to be reminded of how much time we waste in joyless pleasures , and how we might all come to prosper if we were to turn away from distraction.
15:30 redefining Greatness as being on “the love train” vs Corporate/$/military conquest train. The Love of God, of Truth, and of Human beings made in God’s image, person by person. This is the core of Cornel West. Let all else be in orbit to this one central passion
WARD AME @Los Angeles under Rev. [now Bishop] Reid was absolutely lit with Dr. Cornel West's lectures that spoke beyond our ears and landed in the depth of our hearts launching inspirational births for a new purpose in a new tomorrow! new horizone! unapologetically young gifted and black! You are truly PRICELESS @2020! God bless you Dr. Cornel West!
This is actually a rather silly thing to say. Wisdom and compassion do not arise in us because we decide that we want them. They emerge, if at all, as a result of a series of life-changing experiences that usually arrive unexpectedly.
@@ernestmoney7252 Are you saying that we cannot be wise and compassionate on command? If so, I feel like that might be a semantic argument with "got to"
You think this guy is an intellectual? This guy is a MORON who wouldn't be allowed near an Ivy League school if he wasn't Black. He is the very personification of what affirmative action results in - IDIOT Gibberish.
I am not homophobic, Cornel. Nor is my husband and wider family. To each her own. We (vast numbers of Black, Brown, Yellow, Red and White people), resist only the State trying to indoctrinate our children in school with an Ideology which is aggressively prejudiced against the nuclear family. Education cannot be reduced to socially and politically constructed (faux) sociology and which defies most of human history in this matter. The nuclear family provides stability for the children and it is a cure for the deepest loneliness of so many adults into deep old age. The nuclear family is a school of stable (real) love, beyond infatuation and selfishness.
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So how does democracy which is majority rule or mob rule work for the black minority? It doesn't, this guy is actually not very smart. The blacks started the Republican party to protect themselves from Democracy which is two wolves and and lamb sitting down to discuss what's for dinner. Democracy is in place to keep blacks impoverished, angry and uneducated. Democracy is the plantation. This bozo is on the George Soros payroll. If this guy is the intellectual voice of the black community then there is no hope. This clown doesn't even know who the real Jews are. He's a pathetic coward just taking the stage to bash the best U.S. president in history, pathetic...
I never knew of this man,everything he’s saying makes so much sense ,what a great man,yes he does have a lot of wisdom,it’s easy to understand.Someone like him should be a President or Vice President,
Jesus Christ God Bless you brother! You already has seen the light You don't need heaven You are bringing it to us. If Malcolm wanted to learn from someone. Then it will be from you. Again excellent words you are the kind of American that I have always admired. Soul Train Love one another.
Sending love to brother Cornel West from Sweden. His is an astonishing loving intellectuell person. He is the greatest. Always a great pleasure to listen to this great Dr. West.
If there is no speech worthy to take the time to listen to THERE IS STILL THIS ONE! There has never been a more serious, hitting the nail right on the head person, EVER!
