Into The Depths of Western Philosophy with David Theroux

On this episode, John Papola chats with Founder/President/CEO of the Independent Institute, David Theroux. David also founded the C.S. Lewis Society of California. The two collaborated on both seasons one and two of the web series “Love Gov”.

John and David take a deep dive into the history and ideas of natural law, the pre-modern/postmodern debate, and the idea of emergent order. This episode is accompanied by a hefty reading list, as Theroux talks about the many books that have shaped his worldview.

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References from this episode:

Love Gov: From First Date to Mandate (Web Series)

Love Gov 2: A Crisis Not to Waste (Web Series)

Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis

The Victory of Reason by Rodney Stark

Principles of Economics by Carl Menger

Choice by Robert Murphy

Man, Economy, and State by Murray Rothbard

The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley

Restoring the Promise by Richard Vedder