Professor Cornel West - Lecture One: Philosophic Prelude 

4 questions How does integrity face oppression ? How does honesty confront deception? How does decency respond to attack? How does courage make its way in the faces of brute forces? Integrity Honesty Decency Courage Hegel said human history is a slaughterhouse. A history of organised greed Institutionalised hatred Routinised indifference to the vulnerable The indifference the evil is more insidious than evil itself. William James said the difference is the one trait that makes the very angel weep. 68th African empire Historians and philosophers know that the most part of the history full of madness and imbecility

So great, i feel wordless in his praise, totally mind boggling lecture and i have never watched such a effective eloquent speech in whole 50 year old life ❤❤❤❤❤.

I want cornell west for next president of the united states. we need change when there's no change. We need radicalized people but in smiles and so radical and so animated only cornell west can pull naturally.

An absolute pleasure to listen to Professor Cornel West at the University of Edinburgh.

so pleased to see this - Prof West has the necessary focus for politickin

He is simply phenomenal.

May Allah empower u for speaking up for the Palestinian resistance.

I perceive that a Kindness! Thank You! I am at Mssr. West's Lecture 3 & 4 today. And after cooking and a bit of Saturday cleaning am so looking forward to it. Again, for this traveler, it's Love, Knowledge, Kindness, Just Forgiveness---breathe!

Amazing teacher, thank you Dr. West. Sadhu. Sadhu, Sadhu, Respect, Respect, Respect. 🙏🙏🙏

Wow,what a panoramic conversation

I am just amazed at Cornel West’s memory!

Food for the brain. Simply delicious.

This man is a gift, thank you!

Thank you so much we are all Brothers or sisters to this world we are all connected, do you speak the same language the language of the mind ❤❤❤❤❤❤

An articulate brother always trips the haters. Its 2024 yes but theres still are people who cant believe a brother can be an intellectual. I give CW his due. Man did his homework a while ago so he talks out of his heart not just his head.

reminder to the USians to vote for this guy for president!

Thanks sifu ❤

The hate doled out to Prof West on here is very similar to that which Socrates received. Interesting that.

Why am i so Happy?

West for President!

Thank you 🙏

Dr C speaks for thee

Socrates to Coltrane 😮😮😮...💕❤️♥️🙏

feeling great listening to him.

📍1:02:06

wow

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🙏 Gratitude and Humility* - Expression of gratitude towards those who facilitated Professor West's visit and his dedication of the. - Acknowledgment of the sources of good in his life, from family to mentors and philosophers. - 00:37 🌎 University of Edinburgh and Gifford Lectures - Introduction to the University of Edinburgh and the prestigious Gifford Lectureship series. - Overview of the history and significance of the Gifford Lectures, including notable past speakers. 01:33 *🏛️ Introducing Professor Cornel West* - Biographical background of Professor Cornel West, including his academic and intellectual accomplishments. - Explanation of the themes and approach he will take in his Gifford Lecture series. 06:14 *🎶 A Jazz-Soaked Philosophy* - Professor West's conviction that philosophy can be a "force for good in a broken world." - His plan to mobilize philosophic and artistic resources, particularly from the jazz tradition, to address the challenges of our times. 07:11 *🌍 Philosophic Levels of Analysis* - The three philosophic levels Professor West will explore: genealogical (historical), existential, and pedagogical. - The resonance of his overall theme with the three pillars of jazz: tragedy, swing, and improvisation. 09:16 *🙌 Piety and Vocation* - Professor West's understanding of piety as the acknowledgment of the sources of good in one's life. - The formative influences and personal experiences that have shaped his philosophical vocation and calling. 00:00 *🙏 Gratitude and Humility* - Expression of gratitude towards those who facilitated Professor West's visit and his dedication of the lectures. - Acknowledgment of the sources of good in his life, from family to mentors and philosophers. 01:33 *🌎 University of Edinburgh and Gifford Lectures* - Introduction to the University of Edinburgh and the prestigious Gifford Lectureship series. - Overview of the history and significance of the Gifford Lectures, including notable past speakers. 06:14 *🎶 A Jazz-Soaked Philosophy* - Professor West's conviction that philosophy can be a "force for good in a broken world." - His plan to mobilize philosophic and artistic resources, particularly from the jazz tradition, to address the challenges of our times. 09:16 *🙌 Piety and Vocation* - Professor West's understanding of piety as the acknowledgment of the sources of good in one's life. - The formative influences and personal experiences that have shaped his philosophical vocation and calling. 32:30 *💔 Catastrophe and the Blues* - The blues as a personal narrative of catastrophe, lyrically expressed and artistically transfigured. - The acknowledgment of death, domination, and nihilism as central themes in the blues tradition. - The blues' subversive piety and pursuit of moral and spiritual greatness in the face of overwhelming adversity. 47:49 *🎶 Swing and Improvisation* - The role of swing in fighting off nihilism, fatalism, and despair, while maintaining a sense of joy and love. - Improvisation as a form of practical wisdom and timely intervention, rather than just a technical skill. 59:17 *📖 Vocation and Integrity* - The distinction between career and calling, profession and vocation, as explored by Max Weber. - Weber's wrestling with the preservation of intellectual integrity in a world of catastrophe and the collapse of the age of Europe. 01:01:08 *💼 Ethics of Conviction and Responsibility* - Max Weber's exploration of the tension between the ethics of conviction and the ethics of responsibility. - The challenge of preserving authenticity and integrity in the face of a disenchanted world. - The complementary nature of these ethical frameworks in cultivating the authentic human being with a vocation in politics. 01:04:24 *🤔 Socrates' Daimon and the Way Up and Down* - The significance of Socrates' daimon and his discovery of practicing the arts and music in the jail cell. - The connection between the way down and the way up, suggesting that light may be found in the depths of catastrophe. 01:06:15 *🎶 Swinging with Professor West* - Audience's eagerness to engage with Professor West's "jazz-soaked philosophy" in the upcoming lectures. - The anticipation of the Gifford Lectures "swinging" as the series progresses. 01:08:50 *🎷 Coltrane and the Broader Jazz Tradition* - Addressing the musicologist's question about the significance of focusing on John Coltrane, rather than other radical figures in the jazz tradition. - The balance between preserving the individuality and uniqueness of Coltrane, while also situating him within the broader context of the jazz tradition. 01:12:33 *🧠 Approaching the Question of Death* - Reflections on the philosophical and practical challenges of addressing the complex issues surrounding death, from euthanasia to the denial of death in transhumanism. - The need for a nuanced, context-sensitive approach that balances principles of compassion and sensitivity with practical wisdom. 01:17:18 *🇵🇸 Radical Love and the Palestine Question* - The long-standing struggle to raise awareness and address the injustices faced by the Palestinian people, despite the persistence of liberal blockages and indifference. - The importance of maintaining moral consistency and incorporating spirituality and morality into the discourse around resistance and liberation movements. 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Who wants a great new president named Cornel West 🍀✨💫👍✌️😎.

I AM A FAN of DR WEST - however, for those who are not - move on , this is not for you

Really, Edinburgh?

How strange. Our times are not catastrophic. Life has never been better.

OSWALD BATES 😂WANNABE

That’s not what piety means

woe is us woe is us word salad, don't you ever get tired of being ethnocentric?

I wouldn't trust you or him if you think this way.

smart and deranged like Don King

How such a mediocre mind has established even a modicum of academic credibility is astonishing

Always been underwhelmed by this individual from his appearances on TV. Still underwhelmed. Platitudes and hot air. Woke academic appointment

Brothers mercy blah blah blah. Sell that product dear "brother West" 🙄I have about as much trust left in him as I do in "brother Bernie" ... Yea I seen enough of the stik he's been doing for decades. Almost like a set narrative? Hmm 🤔 deniability?

Playing the preacher as usual 🙄