The Liberalization of Contraception | Mary Harrington

Jordan B Peterson

Jordan B Peterson

5 min, 27 sec

The conversation explores the guest's self-identification as a classical liberal, her reactionary feminist views, and her stance on contraception.

Summary

  • The guest initially identifies as a classical liberal but clarifies that she generally describes herself as a reactionary.
  • She expresses strong opposition to no-fault divorce and hormonal contraception, citing a feminist and ecological case against the pill.
  • While ambivalent about other contraception forms, she advocates for fertility tracking and barrier methods aligning with natural bodily functions.
  • The discussion touches on the transhumanist aspect of the contraceptive pill and its broader societal and political implications.

Chapter 1

Self-Identification and Views on Individual Freedom

0:00 - 22 sec

The guest discusses her self-identification as a classical liberal and the importance of individual freedom for societal stability.

The guest discusses her self-identification as a classical liberal and the importance of individual freedom for societal stability.

  • The guest classified herself as a classical liberal earlier in the podcast.
  • She tilts towards minimally regulated individual freedom, considering it a strategy for psychological development and long-term social stability.

Chapter 2

Stance on Liberalization of Divorce and Contraception

0:25 - 51 sec

The guest elaborates on her stance regarding the liberalization of divorce laws and contraception.

The guest elaborates on her stance regarding the liberalization of divorce laws and contraception.

  • She stands against the liberalization of divorce laws and the contraceptive pill, deeming them disastrous.
  • The guest wrote a chapter against the contraceptive pill in her book, 'Feminism Against Progress'.

Chapter 3

Feminist and Ecological Perspective on Contraception

1:18 - 1 min, 13 sec

The guest presents a feminist and ecological case against hormonal contraception and the pill.

The guest presents a feminist and ecological case against hormonal contraception and the pill.

  • She argues against the contraceptive pill from a feminist perspective, stating it's ecologically catastrophic and affects mate choice.
  • The pill's effects on Aquatic Life and its general ecological impact are also discussed.

Chapter 4

Ambivalence Towards Non-Hormonal Contraception

2:32 - 1 min, 5 sec

The guest expresses ambivalence towards non-hormonal contraception methods.

The guest expresses ambivalence towards non-hormonal contraception methods.

  • She is more ambivalent about non-hormonal contraception methods, preferring those that don't disrupt natural bodily functions.
  • Fertility tracking in conjunction with barrier methods is suggested as a more natural approach.

Chapter 5

Reordering Contraception Technologies

3:38 - 53 sec

The guest discusses the idea of reordering contraceptive technologies to align with human nature.

The guest discusses the idea of reordering contraceptive technologies to align with human nature.

  • She advocates employing technologies in a way that is ordered to our nature rather than against it.
  • Fertility planning should utilize technologies that support human flourishing according to our nature.

Chapter 6

Consequences of Hormonal Contraception

4:33 - 46 sec

The conversation concludes with reflections on the political and social consequences of hormonal contraception.

The conversation concludes with reflections on the political and social consequences of hormonal contraception.

  • The hormonal effects of the contraceptive pill have disrupted relationships between men and women.
  • There is a lack of understanding of the political ramifications of women on the pill showing less preference for masculine men.

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