Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution
Interview with Carl Trueman about his book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution. Explores how expressive individualism, the idea that identity is formed internally and expressed outwardly, has reshaped Western culture, leading to a sexual revolution that has abolished traditional sexual codes. Discusses the rise of transgenderism as the latest iteration of this self-focused identity, the phenomenon of cultural amnesia, and the impact of these shifts on institutions like sports and religion. Draws on thinkers such as Charles Taylor and Philip Rieff to highlight the profound societal implications of these changes, emphasising the psychological and legal challenges to traditional notions of identity and morality.
