The Western Tradition from the Greeks to Classical Liberalism, and How to Teach It
- Aug 13
- 1 min read
On August 13, 2026, James Hankins appeared on the Triggernometry podcast, hosted by Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster. Their conversation took an in-depth tour of the Western tradition, from the Greeks to the Romans to Christendom to the Reformation to the Enlightenment and the birth of classical liberalism. The interview was taped during the 2026 Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference (June 23-25).
For those interested in reading part of this discussion, excerpts are posted on The Golden Thread Substack. There, Hankins explains what was unique and significant about Greek civilization, how the Romans built upon those foundations, and what exactly these two societies contributed to modern Western culture, especially in the realms of government, science, and the arts. Read the excerpts here.