Draggingtree Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Mises : The Intellectual Intolerance Behind “Check Your Privilege” JULY 18, 2015 Gary Galles A decade ago, no one had ever been told to “check your privilege.” Now it commands an appreciable “market share” in academia and social justice rhetoric. But it does so despite sharply opposed interpretations of its meaning. In fact, its expanded footprint is partly because of its ambiguity. It Could Be an Invitation to DebateIn a sense, “check your privilege” largely amounts to “check your premises” behind your views, and many are willing to recognize that such a reminder can be useful in advancing conversations about social issues. However, I question whether people are so bereft of concern for, or understanding of, one another that they need repetitive “check your privileges” reminders that imply they would believe more accurately and act more effectively if only they were more empathetic. I tend to agree with Adam Smith, in The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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