#21 Dr. Arnie Lange: How to Sort Conservatism in Canada

Concepts with Shawn Whatley

Arney Lange has applied his medical and military mind to a structured definition of conservatism that includes 7 different types along two axes. He said there are 3rd and 4th dimensional axes also, but he didn’t want to overwhelm me with details.

He has found a way to package complex ideas in a format that most high-school students could manage. Order through his website or Amazon.

AI summary and chapters:

Dr. Arney Lange, a former medical researcher and current internist in Ottawa, unpacks the complexities of conservatism in Canadian politics. With a background that includes teaching, military service, and authorship of four books on political theory, Dr. Lange explores the different facets of conservatism, ranging from liberation to conservation. He discusses the historical context, the role of private property in environmentalism, and how citizenship responsibilities play into the larger national narrative. Don't miss this deep dive into political thought, enriched by Dr. Lange's unique poetic perspective.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Arney Lange

00:53 Defining Conservatism in Canadian Politics

02:27 The Seven Types of Conservatives

02:52 The Freedom Axis and Its Implications

03:34 The Conservation Axis and Its Types

05:33 Motivations Behind Dr. Lange's Work

14:08 The Ship of State Metaphor

19:30 Democracy and Political Legitimacy

30:32 Influence of American Constitutional Ideas

32:15 Debating John Locke's Philosophy

38:59 Identity Politics and Its Impact

45:55 Environmentalism and Conservatism

52:01 A Patriotic Canadian Poem

56:27 Conclusion and Farewell

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