Nigel Biggar is an Anglican theologian and priest whose work delves into the ethics of patriotism, nationalism, and empire. His theological and moral reflections stem from a deep interest in the ethical questions surrounding national identity and international relations. Biggar's approach blends theological principles with philosophical analysis to explore complex moral dilemmas of the modern world. His writing offers a penetrating examination of the challenges societies face in balancing national loyalty with universal ethical obligations.
The Sunday Times Bestseller A new assessment of the West’s colonial record In the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever.
What's Wrong with Rights? argues that contemporary rights-talk obscures the importance of civic virtue, corrodes military effectiveness, and subverts the democratic legitimacy of law. It draws upon legal and moral philosophy, moral theology, and court judgments. The discussion ranges from medieval Christendom to debates about justified killing.