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161. Nigel Biggar: Was Colonialism All Bad? Reconciling the Past

161. Nigel Biggar: Was Colonialism All Bad? Reconciling the Past

Update: 2024-06-17
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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.

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161. Nigel Biggar: Was Colonialism All Bad? Reconciling the Past

161. Nigel Biggar: Was Colonialism All Bad? Reconciling the Past

Aaron Pete / Nigel Biggar