Reviving Virtue: Ep 8 - Jeff Nicholas - Tradition-Constituted Reason & Beyond

Immerse yourself in a profound exploration of reason and tradition in the 8th episode of Reviving Virtue, where we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Jeffery Nicholas, a renowned philosophy professor from Providence College and the insightful author of 'Reason, Tradition, and the Good: MacIntyre's Tradition-Constituted Reason and Frankfurt School Critical Theory'. Dr. Nicholas brings a wealth of understanding as we delve into the world of substantive reason, a form of reason brimming with content, standards, and ideas about what's good, guiding us to contemplate our societal goals and aspirations. We juxtapose our established Enlightenment-based understanding of knowledge with the epistemologies of indigenous cultures such as the Lakota people, bringing forth the richness of their worldviews. The episode culminates in an engaging discussion on the transformative potential of education, and how it can foster understanding, critique, and catalyze change within our traditions. Join us in this episode as we seek to articulate new moral narratives that can reshape our time.

Topics:
1. Substantive Reason
2. Tradition-Constituted Reason
3. Indigenous Epistemologies
4. Enlightenment Instrumental Reason
5. Role of Education
6. Knowledge Transmission
7. Moral Narratives
8. Cultural Worldviews
9. The Influence of Technology
10. Pragmatism
11. John Dewey's Education Philosophy

Book recommendations:

00:00 Reviving Virtue Ep. 8: Tradition-Constituted Reason & Beyond with Jeffery Nicholas
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Navigating the World of Virtue with Professor Jeffrey Nicholas: An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought, Ethics, and the Limitations of Modern Reason
02:36 Why Did You Write Resean, Tradion, and The Good
07:48 Understanding Subjective Rationality: A Journey into the Frankfurt School and the Failures of the Enlightenment
10:48 Deciphering the Dehumanization Dilemma: The Enlightenment's Version of Rationality versus Human Experience
14:22 Habermas, Charles Taylor, and the Modern Struggle Over Rationality: A Dive into the Liberal Project and Its Critics
22:39 Rationality vs. Reality: A Deep Dive into the Conflict between Form and Substance
28:12 Restoring the Mystic Self: Challenging Eurocentric Rationality and Embracing Indigenous Wisdom
30:00 Beyond Traditional Reasoning: Unpacking McIntyre's Conception of Tradition-Constituted Reason
33:26 /The Intersection of Pragmatism and Tradition-Constituted Reason: A Deeper Understanding of McIntyre's Philosophy
36:09 Reason through Games: Exploring Different Rationalities in Chess, Go, and Checkers
40:23 Listening to Bison: Non-Western Rationalities and Their Role in Shaping Environmental Consciousness
45:35 The Role of Education and Active Participation: Fostering Critical Conversations and Crafting New Moral Narratives
51:58 Closing