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Conversations: With Professor Nigel Biggar, Ethicist, Theologian and Author II

John Anderson: Conversations

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Complexities of Colonialism and Concerns about Public Opinion

The author expresses disappointment when a British publisher refuses to publish their important book on colonialism due to unfavorable public opinions. This leads the author to reflect on the complexities and nuances of public sentiment and their impact on a liberal society. They share a conversation with an elderly man from Myanmar who explains the mixed feelings of freedom during the British rule. The author emphasizes the need to unpack the complexities of historical narratives. The interviewer asks the author about the focus of their book on colonialism and the main countries explored.

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