Ruth Wisse December 8, 2014 (Episode 16)
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Chapter 1 : What is anti-Semitism?
Ruth Wisse describes the origins and character of modern anti-Semitism–and its alarming strength today.
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Chapter 2 : The Politics of anti-Semitism
Kristol and Wisse consider why anti-Semitism is best understood as a political phenomenon and movement.
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Chapter 3 : Israel on Campus
Why is the Jewish state under attack on U.S. campuses, and how should one fight back? Wisse explains.
45:50 - 56:04 -
Chapter 4 : The University in Decline
Wisse: “Liberal democracy is not biologically transmitted. I don’t think [our universities] understand that.”
56:04 - 1:12:43 -
Chapter 5 : On Yiddish Literature
Wisse explains why we should study Yiddish literature and discusses a few of its valuable, enduring themes.
1:12:43 - 1:47:53