Who Won Munk Debate On Political Correctness
Immersed as i have been in the political correctness free speech dichotomy i looked forward to the recent munk debate with michelle goldberg and michael eric dyson on one side and jordan peterson and stephen fry on the other.
Who won munk debate on political correctness. The munk debates november 1 at 2 38 pm debate of the day be it resolved. Others insist that creating public spaces and norms that give voice to previously marginalised groups broadens the scope of free speech. Munk debate on political correctness may 18 2018 rudyard griffiths. My name is rudyard griffiths and it s my privilege to have the opportunity to moderate tonight s debate and to act as your organizer.
Georgetown university sociology professor michael eric dyson new york times columnist michelle goldberg actor stephen fry and clinical psychologist jordan. It may be politically incorrect to identify political. This munk debate featuring michelle goldberg michael dyson jordan peterson and stephen fry was an enjoyable one. Bannon at toronto s roy thompson hall had as its topic be it resolved the future of western politics is populist not liberal it was a remarkable event for a variety of reasons.
The debate was a win for free speech. It is also needlessly dividing one group from another and promoting social conflict. Friday night s munk debate between david frum and stephen k. The part that stuck out was michael dyson calling him an angry white man.
The democrats impeachment of tru. The twenty second semi annual munk debate held on may 18 2018 pits acclaimed journalist professor and ordained minister michael eric dyson and new york times columnist michelle goldberg against renowned actor and writer stephen fry and university of toronto professor and author jordan peterson to debate the implications of political. Mp is increasing his 2020 re election chances not a single house republican joined democrats in voting for the endorsement of an impeachment inquiry reflecting the highly partisan nature of these proceedings. The debate was supposed to be about whether or not political correctness is a form of progress which i take to mean does socially ostracizing or legislating.
I want to start by welcoming the north america wide television. Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Political correctness is stifling the free and open debate that fuels our democracy. Political correctness debate.