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#34 David Livingstone: Radical Conservatives, postmodernism, and D'Arcy McGee on Canada's Founding
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Dr. Livingstone worries about postmodernism destroying Truth. I worry about about postmodernism destroying history as a way to understand the present.
David says we need universals to resist postmoderns. I say we should fear universals lest the postmoderns inflict us with their 'values'.
In this episode we resolve the debate (sort of). Thanks for watching!
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Navigating Truth and Tradition: A Deep Dive with Dr. David Livingstone on Canadian Political Thought
In this episode, we delve into deep political and philosophical discussions with Dr. David Livingstone, a professor of liberal and political studies at Vancouver Island University. We explore the complex interplay between universal truths and particular historical experiences, focusing on the ideas of Capital T Truth and the practical politics of Canada's founding. Our conversation centers around Dr. Livingstone's chapter on Thomas D'Arcy McGee, one of Canada’s founding figures, and his civic nationalism, as discussed in the book 'Canadian Conservative Political Thought.' Join us for a profound exploration of the roots of Canadian identity, the challenges posed by postmodernism, and the enduring relevance of historical conventions in shaping a nation's values and governance.
00:00 Introduction to the Debate on Truth
00:43 Exploring Universal Values and Relativism
01:18 David Livingston's Perspective on Capital T Truth
02:54 Thomas D'Arcy McGee's Civic Nationalism
07:34 McGee's Views on Canadian Identity and Democracy
10:58 The Tension Between Universal and Particular Truths
15:41 McGee's Thoughts on Aristocracy and Education
20:03 Balancing Liberty and Stability in Canada
23:23 The Role of Philosophy and Education in Nation-Building
26:31 Reconciling Historical Empiricism and Universal Truths
38:29 The Evolution of Vocabularies and Human Nature
39:15 The Importance of Constitutional Order
41:28 The Role of Liberal Studies in Understanding Life's Purpose
42:34 Challenges Facing Liberal Studies Programs
43:21 The Decline of Constitutional Awareness
47:23 The Importance of Historical Context in Law
59:24 The Role of Universities in Shaping Society
01:03:09 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action
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