Medieval Foundations of Limited Government | Dr. Andrew Willard Jones

In this insightful lecture delivered at ISI's Annual Student Honors Conference, Dr. Andrew Willard Jones explores the medieval roots of limited government, delving into how freedom and power were balanced in the feudal world. Drawing on his deep expertise in medieval history, Dr. Jones challenges modern assumptions about the Middle Ages, revealing how the concepts of personal liberty and localized authority laid the groundwork for Western political traditions.
Dr. Jones argues that the medieval system, often misunderstood as oppressive, actually fostered a dynamic interplay between lords, vassals, and the Church, creating a society where authority was distributed, and freedom was negotiated within a framework of mutual obligations. He traces how these medieval ideas of governance, rooted in Christian thought and feudal practice, contributed to the development of limited government and the protection of individual rights.
Join us as Dr. Jones takes us on a journey back to the feudal world, offering a fresh perspective on how the medieval past continues to shape our understanding of freedom and government today. Whether you're a student of history, politics, or philosophy, this lecture provides a compelling look at the origins of concepts that remain central to contemporary debates.
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I really enjoyed this talk

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BAP mentioned

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A wonderful talk, I'm curious how we can live more like the medieval, it seems like we're currently imprisoned to this liberal democracy.

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Under joe biden its a genocide supporting non-democratic republic

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You can see more of Dr. Jones at New Polity: kzbin.info They have some great content

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FREEDOM!

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christians are the greatest tools

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I listened to about 30 minutes of this.... and Im still curious, what about the limited government in the mideval era? You're really smart, but just kinda rambling here

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Sounds idyllic But tell me, was torture used during those times?.

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Ever heard of a black site?

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@@RA9U1 No. What is that? Please tell!

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@@user-ol9gz1wp1b They're places that modern governments use to disappear people to, where said governments will torture and dispose of persons troublesome to attaining the goals of these governments. The US probably has the most globally of any country.

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@@user-ol9gz1wp1b They're places that modern governments use to disappear, torture, and dispose of dissidents.

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40:27 I think talks about that. As for a black site, it's a place where certain unsavory police officers lock up suspects and beat them