Stephen Leacock: Canadian Christian Humanist, High Tory and Public Intellectual:

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Date(s) - June 9, 2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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If George Grant was one of the most significant Canadian public intellectuals in the second half of the 20th century, Stephen Leacock was one of the most prominent Canadian public intellectuals in the first half of the 20th century. Leacock’s broad ranging High Tory vision was grounded in the fullness of the historic Christian Humanist way. This lecture will reflect on Leacock’s depth, breadth and fullness.

For further background, see Ron’s recent article: Stephen Leacock: Walking the Tightrope Between Nationalism and the Market Economy in VoegelinView in the link below, also published in the April 20, 2021 issue of Clarion: Journal for Religion, Peace & Justice.

Stephen Leacock: Walking the Tightrope Between Nationalism and the Market Economy – VoegelinView

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