EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 1H 2M
#8: John von Heyking - Exploring Conservatism and Community
from Concepts with Shawn Whatley · host Shawn Whatley
In this episode, I welcome Dr. John von Heyking, Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, to discuss the meaning of conservatism in Canadian politics. The conversation delves into the 2013 Alberta floods as an example of community response, the evolving nature of conservative movements over recent decades, differing ideologies within conservatism, and the importance of community and individual rights. We also cover philosophical perspectives from thinkers like David Walsh and Eric Vogelin, the dynamics between individual and collective values, and the current political landscape in Canada. 00:00 2013 Alberta Floods: Community Response 01:04 Introducing Dr. John von Heyking 01:58 Defining Conservatism in Canadian Politics 04:43 The Role of Community in Conservatism 09:06 Friendship vs. Community 10:40 The Concept of Individual Rights 20:02 The Common Good and Its Implications 25:16 Critiques of Liberalism and Conservatism 28:44 French Enlightenment and Its Influence 29:46 Locke, Hobbes, and Modern Liberalism 31:04 Hume's Radical Philosophy 31:50 Classical vs. Modern Political Philosophy 33:17 Virtue and the Liberal State 37:54 Religious Wars and Tolerance 42:59 Canadian Identity and Civic Responsibility 52:03 Philosophical Anthropology and Ideologies 01:00:16 Current Canadian Political Issues This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnwhatley.substack.com
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. John von Heyking, Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, to discuss the meaning of conservatism in Canadian politics. The conversation delves into the 2013 Alberta floods as an example of community response, the evolving nature of conservative movements over recent decades, differing ideologies within conservatism, and the importance of community and individual rights. We also cover philosophical perspectives from thinkers like David Walsh and Eric Vogelin, the dynamics between individual and collective values, and the current political landscape in Canada. 00:00 2013 Alberta Floods: Community Response 01:04 Introducing Dr. John von Heyking 01:58 Defining Conservatism in Canadian Politics 04:43 The Role of Community in Conservatism 09:06 Friendship vs. Community 10:40 The Concept of Individual Rights 20:02 The Common Good and Its Implications 25:16 Critiques of Liberalism and Conservatism 28:44 French Enlightenment and Its Influence 29:46 Locke, Hobbes, and Modern Liberalism 31:04 Hume's Radical Philosophy 31:50 Classical vs. Modern Political Philosophy 33:17 Virtue and the Liberal State 37:54 Religious Wars and Tolerance 42:59 Canadian Identity and Civic Responsibility 52:03 Philosophical Anthropology and Ideologies 01:00:16 Current Canadian Political Issues This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shawnwhatley.substack.com
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