Prof. David Flint: Western Civilisation - Is it Doomed?

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I’m really excited to share this compelling lecture from Emeritus Professor David Flint, delivered as part of the Roundtable series at Parliament House in New South Wales. Professor Flint asks the provocative question: Is Western civilisation doomed? He isn’t talking about art or music, but about the core political and moral traditions that underpin our societies. Tracing the precarious moment of 1939 — when totalitarian ideologies threatened to extinguish the Western project — Flint explores how leaders, the Atlantic Charter and the post‑war order rescued those traditions and shaped the modern world. He draws on a lifetime of work advocating for constitutional monarchy, federalism and civic education to argue why institutions, civic knowledge and historical memory matter now more than ever. If you care about how we are governed, the future of free institutions, or are simply curious about the roots of Western values, this talk is a must-watch. Stick around, take notes, and join the conversation in the comments — I’d love to hear what you think about his diagnosis and proposed remedies.

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Welcome back to our Round Table Forum upload — tonight we’ve got Emeritus Professor David Flint speaking at Parliament House, New South Wales on a big question: Is Western civilisation doomed? This is a passionate, deeply informed lecture from one of Australia’s most recognisable constitutional commentators. Flint unpacks what he sees as the essence of Western civilisation — not the artworks or buildings, but the political traditions, rule of law, civic institutions and shared moral vocabulary that make liberal societies possible.

He takes us back to 1939 to show how close Western civilisation came to collapse, and explains how the wartime alliance, the Atlantic Charter and the post‑war settlement helped preserve the liberal order. From there he moves to contemporary challenges: ideological pressure, the erosion of civic education, and why institutions like constitutional monarchy and federated government matter in preserving liberty.

Professor Flint also speaks about his ongoing civic outreach work to better inform young Australians about how we are governed and the role of the Crown, and why that knowledge is central to keeping democratic institutions healthy. Whether you’re a history buff, a student of politics, or simply interested in the future of Western values, this talk offers clear thinking and a spirited defence of institutional continuity.

If you find this useful, please like, subscribe and share — and leave your thoughts below. Do you agree with Flint’s view? What institutions do you think matter most to sustain our civilisation? We’ll pin the best comments and follow up with more on these themes.

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