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Political Philosophy Podcast

INTERGRALISM With Kevin Vallier

Apr 28, 2024
Kevin Vallier, expert on integralism, discusses the rise of the intellectual movement on the religious right known as integralism. Topics include the history and philosophy of integralism, exploring Catholic integralism, the relationship between state and church, the evolution of political views, therapy culture in political ideologies, similarities between extreme ideologies, navigating integralism and church teachings, and religious alternatives to liberalism.
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  • Integralism emphasizes the state's role in promoting eternal spiritual goods for the common good.
  • Integralists value a rich intellectual lineage from various historical periods to support their beliefs.

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The Intellectual Appeal of Integralism

Integralism presents a movement grounded in the idea that the state should be concerned with promoting the whole human good, not just temporal goods, but eternal spiritual goods as well. This approach, emphasizing a symmetric focus on the ultimate good, appeals to those who believe in the importance of eternal goods such as spiritual well-being and communal salvation.

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