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Tag: Critique

0 Television/Film Philosophy

'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' build on Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead,' then blow up her ideas

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Sep

Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" serve as cinematic critiques of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, contesting the notion that individual achievement should prioritize selfishness over communal benefit.

0 Communities Politics

What our British teens can teach us about Jewish pride

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Sep

In this reflective piece, the author explores the balance between loyalty and healthy critique within the context of Jewish identity and support for Israel, particularly in light of the complexities surrounding the current geopolitical tensions.

0 Education Politics

Meritocracy and Its Critics

Itxu Díaz in Tablet · 24 Sep

Reflecting on the concept of meritocracy, Itxu Díaz illustrates its transformative power through personal and societal examples, including his own mother's journey from a remote village in Spain to a successful academic career.

0 Israel Politics

Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 28 May

Following a deadly Israeli strike in Rafah resulting in civilian casualties, some of Israel's staunch supporters, including influencers like Zoe Buckman and Avi Mayer, expressed horror and criticized the incident.

0 Politics Leadership

The Calm Before the Electoral Storm

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Nov 2022

Eli Lake discusses the upcoming midterm elections and also dives into a heated debate about his recent COMMENTARY piece titled "Can the FBI Be Saved From Itself And Can We Be Saved From The FBI?" on a podcast.

0 History Politics

The Servile Fanatic: Niall Ferguson’s Grotesque but Telling New Biography of Henry Kissinger

Todd Gitlin in Tablet · 28 Oct 2015

The text critiques historian Niall Ferguson's biography of Henry Kissinger, highlighting how Ferguson portrays Kissinger as a reasonable statesman-hero, ignoring criticisms of his actions such as the invasion of Cambodia.