Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul – The Wisdom of our Ancestors Part One

What is conservatism? What is Christian humanism? Brent is joined by Graham McAleer and Alexander S. Rosenthal-Pubul for the first part of a discussion about their new Notre Dame Press book ‘The Wisdom of our Ancestors: Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition’. Graham is professor of philosophy at Loyola University in Maryland and the author of a number of books including ‘Tolkien, Philosopher of War’. Alexander is lecturer at John Hopkins University’s Center for Advanced Governmental Studies and director of the Petrarch Center. (0:50) Conservatism in the 21st century; (3:20) Liberalism; (5:20) Nationalism; (6:40) The modern West and identity; (9:50) What is Christian humanism? (14:15) Christian humanism as a guardian of Western civilization? Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com.au/dp/0268207429?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.