Discussion: Allan Carlson - The Family in American Society

About this episode

C.Jay discusses the decline of the traditional family in modern America with Allan Carlson.

In this episode, C.Jay sits down with Allan Carlson to discuss his intellectual journey, his concept of the “Natural Family,” and the decline of the traditional family in modern America. We explore the rise of neoconservatism, the distortions of radical individualism, the economic and cultural forces that have weakened family life, and whether the West has any real path toward renewal. Support the show: https://www.contramundumpod.com/

People in this episode

Host: C.Jay

Guest: Allan Carlson

Topics covered

• family
• neoconservatism
• individualism
• cultural forces
• economic forces
• family life
• renewal

Keywords

• family
• neoconservatism
• radical individualism
• cultural forces
• economic forces
• family life
• renewal

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Natural Family

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