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161. Nigel Biggar: Was Colonialism All Bad? Reconciling the Past
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Can colonialism be morally justified? Nigel Biggar explores the distinctions between colonialism and colonization, motivations behind European expansion, Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy, and the ongoing impact on First Nations people, including the controversial claims of unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School, while advocating for integrity and humility in confronting our colonial past.
Nigel Biggar is a retired professor of ethics and author known for his work on the moral complexities of colonialism, including his book "Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning.
Chapters
1. The Legacy of Colonialism and Reconciliation (00:00:00)
2. The Complexities of Historical Responsibility (00:15:35)
3. Examining Claims of Indigenous School Deaths (00:30:49)
4. Leadership Integrity (00:41:43)
181 episodes
Manage episode 424096628 series 2887271
Can colonialism be morally justified? Nigel Biggar explores the distinctions between colonialism and colonization, motivations behind European expansion, Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy, and the ongoing impact on First Nations people, including the controversial claims of unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School, while advocating for integrity and humility in confronting our colonial past.
Nigel Biggar is a retired professor of ethics and author known for his work on the moral complexities of colonialism, including his book "Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning.
Chapters
1. The Legacy of Colonialism and Reconciliation (00:00:00)
2. The Complexities of Historical Responsibility (00:15:35)
3. Examining Claims of Indigenous School Deaths (00:30:49)
4. Leadership Integrity (00:41:43)
181 episodes
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