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#12: Caylan Ford - Exploring the Soul of Conservatism
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In this deep and thought-provoking discussion, Shawn interviews Caylan Ford, a documentary filmmaker, writer, researcher, charter school founder, and former political candidate. They explore the moral responsibilities of individuals on all sides of the political spectrum. Caylan delves into the importance of guarding our souls against the moral perils of modern politics, the value of metaphysical questions, and the role of education in cultivating virtues. With references to thinkers like Plato, Voegelin, and Aristotle, Caylan and Shawn examine how society's focus on materialism and the rejection of traditional values contribute to contemporary crises. They discuss the profound impact of beauty, suffering, and silence on the human experience and the necessity of a common good in politics. The conversation highlights the inherent tension between the quantifiable and the ineffable in modern life and the importance of maintaining an openness to the transcendent.
00:00 Guarding Our Souls in Political Times
00:55 Introducing Caylan Ford: A Multifaceted Career
01:36 The Fundamental Question: Why Does Anything Matter?
02:55 Metaphysical Significance and Human Flourishing
04:45 Plato, Vogelin, and the Nature of Reality
10:28 The Role of Education in Apprehending Reality
12:45 The Importance of Silence and Inner Stillness
19:52 Modern Society's Relationship with Mortality
26:51 The Consequences of Avoiding Metaphysical Questions
31:23 The Enlightenment and the Rejection of Tradition
32:12 The Importance of Cultural Roots
32:55 The Dangers of Uprootedness
34:11 Totalitarianism and the Atomized Man
34:49 Defining the Common Good
37:00 Philosophical Undertakings and the Order of Being
38:23 Conservatism and the Human Experience
44:49 The Role of Beauty and Family in Conservatism
54:15 COVID-19 and the Impact on Society
58:23 Concluding Thoughts on Conservatism
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