
The London Lyceum Virtue and History with Stephen Presley and John Wilsey
In this episode Hunter talks with Stephen Presley and John Wilsey about the intersection of virtue and historical inquiry. They explore how virtue ethics informs the methods historians use, the importance of moral integrity in historical analysis, and the challenges posed by contemporary historiography. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of virtue in understanding history and the role it plays in shaping both the historian and the historical narrative.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Virtue in Historical Inquiry
05:04 The Role of Virtue in Historical Understanding
09:49 Vices in Historical Inquiry
14:39 The Virtuous Historian: Courage and Temperance
19:32 Practical Applications of Virtue in History
24:26 The Controversy of Historical Statues
28:11 The Virtue of Historical Inquiry
31:44 Engaging with Conflicting Narratives
34:39 The Value of Disagreement in Intellectual Life
38:32 Shared Beliefs in Historical Understanding
43:58 The Role of AI in Academic Growth
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