Danielle and José discuss the value of tolerance. Tolerance is a paradox 
because if we tolerate everyone, we have to tolerate those who are 
intolerant, thus threatening our tolerant society. Is there really a clear 
line between tolerating people’s speech and beliefs and tolerating their 
actions and policies? Why should we value tolerance, and how do we treat 
those who are intolerant?

Danielle and José discuss the value of tolerance. Tolerance is a paradox because if we tolerate everyone, we have to tolerate those who are intolerant, thus threatening our tolerant society. Is there really a clear line between tolerating people’s speech and beliefs and tolerating their actions and policies? Why should we value tolerance, and how do we treat those who are intolerant?

#11: Tolerating the Nazi Next Door

Philosophy is sometimes seen as impractical and impenetrable, but on Think Hard, two trained philosophers have accessible and lively conversations about contemporary culture, politics, and society. Each episode, we weave together topics as current as the Black Lives Matter movement, the status of feminism, or the crafter “Etsy economy” with those as timeless as meaning, value, identity, truth, and knowledge

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#11: Tolerating the Nazi Next Door

#11: Tolerating the Nazi Next Door