Cornel West & Robert George: Can We Disagree Without Hate? | Full FIU Event

Experience the powerful, thought-provoking conversation between two of America's most respected public intellectuals: Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George. Hosted at Florida International University (FIU) as part of the Presidential Speaker Series, this dialogue explores how two scholars from opposite sides of the political spectrum forged a deep friendship rooted in truth-seeking, mutual respect, and love for rigorous debate. In this conversation, Dr. West and Dr. George share personal stories, challenge each other's ideas, and offer a hopeful vision for civil discourse in today's divided world. They tackle topics including academic freedom, race, justice, religion, education, and the importance of intellectual humility. Learn how we can disagree without division. Discover why truth-seeking is at the heart of real education. Witness the power of friendship that transcends ideology. Chapters: 00:00 - FIU President Jeanette Nuez Introduction 02:20 - The Power of Civil Discourse 06:30 - How Dr. West & Dr. George Became Friends 15:20 - Teaching Together at Princeton 22:00 - Facing Catastrophe with Compassion 35:45 - Learning Through Honest Debate 47:00 - Academic Freedom & The Pursuit of Truth 58:30 - The Importance of Courage & Humility 1:06:00 - Convictions vs. Calling #FIU #CornelWest #RobertGeorge #CivilDiscourse #TruthMatters #AcademicFreedom