Q&A: Progressives
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Progressives
Question
Hello,
Is the progressive worldview rooted in neo-Marxist thought and postmodernism?
I argue that it is not. Even if there are postmodernist progressives, that does not necessarily show a connection or continuity between one worldview and the other. I have someone I’m debating with who claims that there is continuity and a strong ideological connection.
I’d be happy to hear the Rabbi’s opinion on the matter.
Answer
There is. But it’s hard to conduct that kind of discussion in this format here. The question is broad and not well defined. If there’s something specific you want to clarify, post it here.
Discussion on Answer
Part of it does. Definitely yes. You can.
I’ll try to narrow it down.
Does the Israeli left represent progressive values?
Can a person hold a social-democratic outlook without holding progressive views? That is, should a distinction be made between a left-wing economic outlook and a political one?