Was Colonialism All Bad? Nigel Biggar's Surprising Insights

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, a retired ethics professor from the University of Oxford, is an author renowned for his exploration of the moral complexities of colonialism, notably in his book "Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning." Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Colonialism-Moral-Reckoning-Nigel-Biggar/dp/0008511632 PODCAST INFO: Website: https://biggerthanmepodcast.com/ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3PvYJ3V Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3KFAoXo #Canada #News #Politics