EPISODE · Aug 10, 2023 · 33 MIN
4 - Takers and Leavers
from Human Nature Odyssey · host Alex Leff
In this episode we take a step back from Ishmael to better view the philosophical context it was written in. We explore the history of the terms "civilized" and "primitive" and how their definitions have evolved over time. Topics include: Rome's influence on Western European colonization, noble savage theory, primitivism, and the rise of the identity "indigenous". When we say civilization who do we include and exclude? Who is civilized and what does that mean? If you'd like to support Human Nature Odyssey, please subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and join us on Patreon for exclusive audio extras, writings, and notes. For full episode transcripts, essays, and additional context, visit: resilience.org/human-nature-odyssey-podcast Citations Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (1992) The Dawn of Everything by David Wengrow and David Graeber (2021) Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford (1620-1647) Indigenous Continent: The Epic Conquest of North America by Pekka Hämäläinen (2022) Music: Celestial Soda Pop By: Ray Lynch From the album: Deep Breakfast Courtesy Ray Lynch Productions © Ⓟ 1984/BMI All rights reserved. 1. Amazon: Celestial Soda Pop https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B000QQXURI 2. iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/celestial-soda-pop/3242445?i=3242425 3. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2THDVIVytLuGX7S7UghuC1?si=20ea63807bba401f
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