Adam Kirsch, poet, critic and editor at the Wall Street Journal, discusses his widely debated book, On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence and Justice. The settler-colonialism prism, especially in the wake of October 7, is a textbook example of the use and abuse of academic theories for political ends – how and why has it come to be? Kirsch offers an historical genealogy as well as a contemporary analysis.
The episode is sponsored by the Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History at UCLA and co-hosted by Prof David N. Myers.
Very interesting and useful podcast. Within the time constraints, nothing to add.
That said, once again (for obvious reasons) a less American-centred approach might be possible (perhpas a glance at a wider perspectives: not just S Africa, but even Europe).
btw, have you ever thought of a discussion of Moshe Berent’s work?
Excellent discussion, though Prof. Myers interjecting his political views were an unwelcome distraction.