And that “paradox” boils down to the intolerant saw of “you’re not tolerant if you’re not tolerant of intolerance”
It’s a paradox b/c it’s not really a paradox, but it seems like one, when couched disingenuously.
But it’s like freedom. Can you really believe in freedom if you believe in law and punishment?* But can you truly be free with criminals running amok? So to have freedom, you must restrict freedom of those who would take away your freedom.
A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement which is actually not a contradiction if you look closely. That’s why it’s named like this. Being intolerant towards fascists and other intolerant groups is actually a way to promote tolerance, it’s a tolerant act.
But it’s like freedom. Can you really believe in freedom if you believe in law and punishment?* But can you truly be free with criminals running amok? So to have freedom, you must restrict freedom of those who would take away your freedom.
The part you’re missing here is that there are two kinds of freedom: freedom to do things, and freedom from things being done to you.
Neither can be absolute, there is always a balance between the two.
And that “paradox” boils down to the intolerant saw of “you’re not tolerant if you’re not tolerant of intolerance”
It’s a paradox b/c it’s not really a paradox, but it seems like one, when couched disingenuously.
But it’s like freedom. Can you really believe in freedom if you believe in law and punishment?* But can you truly be free with criminals running amok? So to have freedom, you must restrict freedom of those who would take away your freedom.
* I’m well aware lots of ppl say “no” here
A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement which is actually not a contradiction if you look closely. That’s why it’s named like this. Being intolerant towards fascists and other intolerant groups is actually a way to promote tolerance, it’s a tolerant act.
It’s not a tolerant act, but the result is that the base level of tolerance is higher, so it’s an acceptable compromise.
The part you’re missing here is that there are two kinds of freedom: freedom to do things, and freedom from things being done to you.
Neither can be absolute, there is always a balance between the two.
that was my point. they both have the same quasi-paradox aspect because they are misconstrued as absolutes.