Dr. Benedict Beckeld (born 1980 in Uppsala, Sweden) is a Swedish-American philosopher, author, and poet known for his work on “oikophobia” (cultural self-contempt or aversion to one’s own civilization), especially in his book Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations (Cornell University Press). He earned a Ph.D. in philosophy and classical philology from the University of Heidelberg, taught philosophy, Greek, and Latin at institutions including the American University of Paris, volunteered as a teacher in Namibia, and since 2014 has focused on writing about aesthetics, political philosophy, history, and contemporary culture while living in New York.
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Latest posts by Brian Martinez (see all)
- Benedict Beckeld on Why Oikophobia, not Suicidal Empathy is Killing the West | Fireside Chat 277 - August 24, 2026
- The Difference Between a Bear’s Disinterest and a Man’s - August 21, 2026
- Ethically challenged | HBR Talk 412 - August 20, 2026
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