Why do so many people still admire Donald Trump despite his corruption, dishonesty, and authoritarianism? In this analysis, we examine the deeper cultural and ideological forces that have led to America’s moral fragmentation. Drawing from After Virtue, Manufacturing Consent, and Understanding Power, this video series explores how the collapse of shared moral values paved the way for the rise of Trump and what that means for democracy today.
This is not just about Trump. It’s about the failure of Enlightenment liberalism, the emptiness of moral relativism, and the emotional manipulation embedded in modern capitalism. Through the lens of Chomsky’s political philosophy, we ask: What happens when truth, virtue, and collective responsibility are replaced by spectacle, consumerism, and power?
If you’re interested in Noam Chomsky’s views on Trump, moral collapse, or the future of liberal democracy, this video is for you.
00:00 What Trumpism Reveals About Our Moral Crisis
03:36 Enlightenment, Emotivism, and the Breakdown of Shared Values
07:53 How Capitalism Fuels Narcissism and Fanaticism
11:27 Trump as a Product of the System, Not the Exception
15:22 Restoring Moral Language in a Post Truth World
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