TRIGGERnometry DEBATE: Liberalism Vs Conservatism
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Nov 11, 2023 In this thought-provoking discussion, Professor Stephen Hicks defends liberalism while Dr. James Orr staunchly advocates for conservatism. They explore the balance between freedom and societal structures, arguing that limitations can actually enhance freedom. Additionally, they challenge the myth of individualism, emphasizing the importance of community ties. The pair also navigates the complexities of political tolerance and critiques both ideologies' approaches to human identity. Their insights provide a rich dialogue on the philosophical underpinnings of modern society.
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The Purpose of Social Institutions
- Individuals form social institutions to enhance their own values.
- When institutions fail to serve individuals, they should be dissolved and new ones created.
The Myth of Free Individuals
- Humans are not born free but attached and obligated.
- We evolve from paired units to families, villages, and eventually political communities.
Marriage: Covenant vs. Contract
- Liberalism shifts marriage from a lifelong covenant to a temporary contract.
- This contractual view reflects the dominant metaphor of the liberal universe.
