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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